Math Time in Room 106

In fifth grade, we do flexible grouping. I teach the high math group. This is the first time I have EVER done this! Math was not my strong suit as a student and it is not my favorite thing, however I am really enjoying it this year! I finally feel like I have a grasp on the content and can take it deeper with the higher math group. Below are some of the visuals in my room.

 

 

 

For every unit, we discuss vocabulary.  The students do double-column notes and I "take notes" on the bulletin board.  I color code each unit with the vocabulary word, definition, and example.  Then after the unit is over, I move most of the terms to the back bulletin board.

 

 

Here is a close-up of a previous unit.

For the unit we are working in, we have detailed notes on the white board.  I then transfer the words to the bulletin boards shown above.

Word problems always seem to give kids a hard time.  During one of my district trainings, we were introduced to this step-by-step system.  I keep it magneted to my white board to move it around as needed.  Anytime a student comes across a word problem, I expect the problem to be worked with this process.

We are in our major fraction unit right now.  A math professional development introduced all of these ideas with fractions.  The students' favorite is the Patty Paper.  We use hamburger patty paper (in a box, not used!) and fold it to show fractions.  It works great because it is square and can easily be colored with color pencil.