M.A.T.H.

Workshop

What is it?
Why do we use it?
 What is math workshop?

1. Math workshop starts with a short lesson.

2. Then we have independent math time.
M- math with teacher
A- math at your seat
T- technology
H- hands-on math activities
3. We will end with a discussion about the
day's work.
Why do we use math workshop?

Different students have different needs

Lets students practice what THEY need
Talking about math helps you learn
Different students have different talents
 M- Math with teacher (Group)
Guided math groups at rainbow table with
teacher
A- At your seat (Independent)
Working independently at your seat (possible
flexible seating)
T- Technology (Independent)
Working on the computers
H- Hands on (Group)
Working together on activities with partners in
group
 Independence

Think-Pair-Share:
What does it mean to be independent?
Do you like being independent?
Share a time that you have been
independent and successful.
We will complete 2 rounds per day.
Monday/ Wednesday Round 1:
MATH
Monday/Wednesday Round 2:
ATHM

Tuesday- Round 1:
THMA
Tuesday/Thursday Round 2:
HMAT
 M- Math with teacher:
Come prepared with pencil and other
materials to the rainbow table
Voice Levels: Listener=0 Participating=2
Expectations: Listen, participate, and be ready
to show what you know
 A- At your Seat:
Practice what you learned during the lesson
Voice Level: 0
Computation Check-in: Some answers will be at the
check-in to check for understanding
Expectations: Try your best, show what you know,
use your strategies, be a problem solver
 T- Technology:
Log into computer and work the WHOLE time
Voice Level: 0
Expectations: Remember to always be
responsible 21st century learners, continue
working until the round is over
 H- Hands-On:
Stay focused on your activity and work hard
the WHOLE time.
Voice Level- Independent: 0 Partners: 1 or 2
Expectations: Treat classmates and materials
with respect, put away quickly and quietly.
 Think-Pair-Share

What are the four rotations?

How many rounds will we complete each
day?
 A Mathematician Is...

Someone who likes math

Someone who uses numbers
Someone who thinks a lot
Someone who knows their times tables
Someone who solves problems
 A Mathematician...

Encourages others
Asks questions
Follows directions
Thinks
Shares thinking
Listens to the ideas of other mathematicians
 What will we be doing?
We all have a job to do.
Your Job: (student) My Job: (teacher)
work at each rotation teach math
listen and learn help mathematicians
follow directions work with mathematicians
pay attention listen and learn from you
practice math
 If you need help
Problems: Solutions:

I need to use the restroom, get a drink of Use your hand signals and I will give you
water, tissue...etc a yes/no nod

I dont know what group Im in Look at the board and see where your
I dont know what rotation we are in... name is.
Ask a partner what round we are in.

I dont know what I should be doing... Ask a partner in your group. Look at the
board for directions.

There is a serious emergency Wave both hands in the air (like a crazy
person)
If you are not able to finish your <At your seat>
work, you will need to finish it for homework
and it MUST be turned in the next day.
Do you have any questions about
M.A.T.H. workshop?