Are you ready to put Guided Math into practice in your classroom? What has really struck me as I've been reading is how the instructional framework of Guided Math so closely mirrors guided reading.  In this last chapter, there's a list of questions (p. 247-248) adapted from reading strategies which can help guided math ...

Have you been wondering about assessments in guided math? Assessment gives us guidance to developing effective instruction.  When you start planning a unit, do take a close look at the standards, identify what students need to learn, then decide how to assess & evaluate your students' learning?  Chapter 8 is all about ...

How cool is it that the author of Guided Math, Laney Sammons,  agreed to participate in a Q & A session with us?!! I was SUPER excited when I found out! (Heck-- I was super excited that I was actually conversing in email with the actual AUTHOR of this fabulous book!). We had lots of questions that I shared with her. Have you also ...

  I am so excited to be co-hosting Chapter 7 with Beth over at Thinking of Teaching! Although I've been doing my own version of math workshop for a while now, conferring wasn't something I did everyday. After reading this chapter and really reflecting on it, I now see the incredible value in conferences and can't wait to implement them next ...

I am the co-host for our Guided Math Book Study and Chapter 7- Conferring with Students During Guided Math. I chose to host this chapter because of my background in language arts and I am comfortable conferring with students about their reading and writing. It was my thought that I could bring that knowledge base to this chapter and be ...

Is it hot where you are? We are seriously having a heat wave here!  This is the fifth day in a row we have had temps of over 100!  Crazy, crazy, weather! Looking at the thermometer today, I thought now would be a good time to get a temperature reading of how you're feeling about Guided Math right now.  Are you lukewarm about ...

Have you heard the BIG NEWS? Laney Sammons, author of Guided Math will be doing a Q & A session with us!  Do you have questions about guided math?  Guided math is a framework to help us effectively deliver differentiated instruction to all of our students. If you're like me, you're excited about launching guided ...

I am so glad that I have finally been able to get back on track for the Guided Math book study. My mind has been whirling with ideas for posts, planning, freebies, templates...and everything guided math! I found Chapter 5 to be very informative and helpful. Creating and working with small groups is something I really enjoy as a teacher ...

I know that I am not the only one who loves to curl up with a good professional resource and a cup of coffee! Come on. Admit it! Don't you just love when you find a REALLY GOOD book, that's totally worth the money and time to read? The kind of book that you go back to again and again, because it's just so full of useful information, tips and ...

I am super excited to have the opportunity to be a co-host for Chapter 3 of our Guided Math Book Study!  I have learned so much from these first 3 chapters and I know I'll keep learning throughout the rest of this awesome book.  I absolutely can't wait to get back to my classroom and implement some great new ideas! If you've been ...