Join us this Friday for another great book study! We'll be posting online about Guided Math strategies that we find in:
Each week we'll discuss strategies we'd like to try from various chapters. I'm going to post discussion questions and little challenges for you to try in your own classrooms. These will coincide with the chapters we read. If you're from my school, we'll be meeting in person from time to time. For those of you joining us from elsewhere on the web, please feel free to jump in to the conversation by posting your thoughts in the comments.
We're going to begin with Chapter 8 (assessment). I always want to know what my students are going to be expected to accomplish before I begin designing lessons. I liken it to taking a road trip. Once you decide on the destination, you can begin planning your route. Our district has really been pushing Backwards Design this year so I'm going to keep that theme going here. Below you'll find your first challenge.
Week 1 Challenge:
Read Chapter 8.
Then think of a mathematical skill or concept that you will be teaching soon. Then devise a rubric or checklist that will help you keep track of student learning. Save this rubric or checklist to use as you implement your skill.
Post your assessment tools below in the comment section.
