2. All students are
assigned a math
and a reading
small group
with me. I post
this on the
board at the
start of each
week and let
them know
what days and
times to
schedule their
groups.
.
I also have a spot for students to sign up for a
conference. This week it is focused on science
fair – if anyone needs to touch base with me
about that project, they can sign up for a
3. Before coming to a small group, students
have something to read or complete. In
this example, students had to read and
annotate an article. When we were in the
small group we focused on main idea and
key details.
4. I have student lead small groups
as well. Those are posted daily.
Today, Gaby and Jordan are
running a small group on adding
and subtracting fractions. Up to
4 students can sign up for a
student lead small group.
5. In order to run a small group, students must do the following:
1. Be an expert in what they would like to run a small group on.
2. Watch me a teach a small group on the same subject and use a graphic organizer
to make notes.
3. Teach a small group with other students; I sit in the group.
4. Sign up for a time to do a reflection with me.
Only after they complete these steps will they be able to run a small group. I
usually pair up students to lead the groups.
6. Students are working in pairs, small
groups or independently to continue
working on their task. Some are
utilizing student experts, some
continue to work on their task and
other may complete a grab and go
science lab, depending on what they
have scheduled for that block of time.
