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Beginning-of-Year Math Intervention Assessments: What I Look For & Why It Matters

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The beginning of the school year can be busy.  There are schedules to create, students to get to know, materials to organize, and intervention groups to plan. When students need math intervention, it can be tempting to jump right into instruction as quickly as possible. However, I have found that spending just  15–20 minutes learning how a student thinks about mathematics  can save countless hours of ineffective instruction later. Before I begin intervention lessons, I want to understand what students already know, what strategies they are using, and where their mathematical understanding begins to break down. As a math intervention teacher, I assess my Tier 2 and Tier 3 students in grades K–4 individually. Depending on the student, I may complete the assessment in one sitting or split it into two shorter sessions.  The goal is not to overwhelm students with a long assessment.  The goal is to gather enough information to determine the best place to begin instruc...
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"How to Catch a Snowman" by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater, Comprehension Questions & Word Search Companion Resource

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Winter will be arriving very soon in Northern Minnesota... Winter's arrival bring with it a world blanketed in snow, and the air filled with the joyous anticipation of building snowmen for many children.  What if catching a snowman became a thrilling adventure?  Adam Wallace's book, " How to Catch a Snowman ," weaves a fantastic tale that sparks the imagination of both children and adults!  This charming story takes readers on an imaginative journey filled with humor, creativity, and a quest to capture the elusive snowman.   Reader's theater is a fantastic way to help bring the story to life in your classroom! How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater Companion with Comprehension Questions & Word Search on TeachersPayTeachers enhances the reading experience by providing interactive learning.   The reader's theater component allows children to dive deeper into the narrative, fostering comprehension and engagement .  Additionally, comprehension questio...
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Multiplication Fact Fluency - Quick Draw

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Multiplication fact fluency is so critical for students to be more successful in upper elementary grades. A game that I use to help develop fact fluency is Quick Draw. In the realm of educational games, Quick Draw stands out as a dynamic and engaging card game designed to make learning multiplication a breeze. Created to reinforce the multiples of 2, 5, and 10, the Quick Draw Multiplication Game is an excellent resource for teachers and parents alike. In this blog post, we'll explore the game's concept, its benefits, and how it can be a valuable addition to any educational toolkit. The Quick Draw Multiplication Game: Quick Draw is a card game that combines the excitement of a fast-paced challenge with the fundamental principles of multiplication. The game is designed for students learning the multiplication tables of 2, 5, and 10. With colorful and visually appealing cards, the game makes learning not only effective but also enjoyable. Sample Game with Multiples of 2 The goal...
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