AIS+in+Math

Facilitated by Kimberlee Texter, Staff Development Specialist Erie 2- Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES**
 * AIS in Mathematics

Developing AIS in Mathematics Kimberlee Texter E2CCB  The AIS Mathematics Workshop asked participants to share something that “works for them” to share with the group. The following are their responses.  I like brainpop.jr for a review of math concepts  Common Formative Assessments aligned (formatted) to the state test. We focus on Number Sense above and beyond for AIS students.  We use Accelerated for progress monitoring K-8.  I use center based math instruction for AIS. Each topic is color coded. We test using NWEA tests. This data is used to tell students what “color” they are. When students go to their center, they choose that particular color.  I’m interested in ways to avoid the “test prep” mind set. It’s a change in culture. Who has been successful with this change?  AIS Strategy-Brain Pop. Jr. review online given math areas. I review vocabulary, look at a joke, if appropriate, use the game or activity.  Math AIS Strategy- Jim Wright Intervention Central- Number Fly is a great resource to assess number sense and basic math facts.  For grades 3-5, extra curricular money was reallocated for AIS math and ELA “clubs” held after school. (Provides for teacher stipends) All afterschool clubs are bused home on the late bus. The club met 4 days a week.  Departmentalization can work with cross-curricular ideas if each teacher creates a subject based unit to share with colleagues.  Foldable review packets-“Google” foldable. There are lots of different types.  Bingo game with integers. Make up a Bingo board with answers. Also make cards that = game boards. Students solve equations and put 1 chip on the answer. Children like this competition and help one another. This can be used with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. (even larger numbers) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0070c0; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> Team Teaching Block- <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0070c0; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> 1st Half-Teacher #1 teaches primary lesson (student group 1) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0070c0; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">1st Half-Teacher #2 teaches support lesson, re-teach, enrichment, small groups (student group 2) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0070c0; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> 2nd Half of the block-Flip flop groups. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #0070c0; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Teacher #2 also scaffolds activities for higher level think skills. (Everyday Math Open Response) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #76923c; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> Blended classrooms of SWD and low achieving students allow a team of 2 teachers to differentiate instruction. Remaining students at the grade level are heterogeneously grouped; however differentiation for gifted students is easier because students with the most need are in the separate blended classroom. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #1f497d; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> I provide AIS math to 5th grade students. I push –in for the math instruction, then pull-out students for reinforcement of the core lesson. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #00b050; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> I am a 5th grade AIS teacher. This year I am pushing into the lunch room to be available to help students with math. I have a cart with many materials and set up a table. We play math game and I pre-teach some skills that they will be needing (The kids are self selected). <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6699; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> Team Teaching/Push In: I helped in 1st grade with mostly math and ELA. I also helped when students taking tests got behind. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #d60093; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> Rotations of different problems on the whiteboard, students come to the board, do the problem, check, erase, and then switch. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> AIS Assessment Tool-AIMSweb: <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #d60093; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">-Three benchmark computation assessments a year (fall, winter, and spring) <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> -Progress monitoring pieces included for more frequent assessment <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> -Basic math facts assessments also <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #548dd4; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> -Program generates line graphs and data charts <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #cc3300; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">I use a “Table Top Review” in math for the end of a unit and/or extra practice. Students work in partners with white boards. They choose numbered index cards with math problems on them. Students solve the problems then bring them to the teacher to check the board with a simple yes or no. Students then record correct answers in their notebooks. This is generally fast paced and fun for the students and it gives the teacher a chance to work individually with students who do not understand a problem or concept. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #00b050; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> Feedback given to students goes a long way. Reassuring them when they do well with a skill helps them build confidence. I also show them where and why mistakes are made and the thought process behind them. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #d60093; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> In small group math AIS, student in my class work on individual whiteboards so I can see quickly and clearly how they are doing on particular skills. (very informal assessment) This guides my instruction, as I will record students’ strengths and weaknesses in an Excel spreadsheet. Once I sort the data, I can individualize the instruction. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: #403152; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; COLOR: #403152; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Thank you all for your ideas and suggestions! <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">