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Note on Ability Grouping:
Note on Ability Grouping:
I do group based on ability, and students know I use data to create my groups, but I never call these groups "low groups", "high groups" etc. with my students. The language shown here is only being used to explain to you (the teacher) how my rotations work. These ability groups are flexible and change based on students needs. Also, because I like to keep my groups fairly equal in size, they're not perfect "low level skill", "middle", "high level skill" groups. There is some overlap, but the students really help one another!
Majority of my students have experienced math rotations, so this is not a totally new concept. However, you will need to give them clear expectations and practice it. If they make an error because it is new to them, remodel your expectations and give them lots of praise and positive feedback when you see they're doing it well. You can do it! Just like anything, give it a solid go. You just might be pleasantly surprised!
Note on Tier 2 Groups:
Note on Tier 2 Groups:
Be sure to follow your district or school's tier 2 procedures.
You can use this template and adjust it to meet your needs.
Maybe you decide to meet with each group daily for 10 minutes each, or two groups a day for 15 minutes each. Just tweak it as needed to fit your needs.
math rotations
math rotations
Rotation 1: The low level skill group will start on Zearn (math chat or learning lab). *There is a way to unlock the lessons in Zearn so they can go to math library and choose the lesson and activity. I print the Math Chat notes and have them complete those. If it is a learning lab you could have them take notes in a math notebook or just complete the activity.* The middle level skill group will meet with the teacher where the concept development for that day's lesson is taught. The high level skill group will start on problem set. They will have already been taught the lesson previously (more info about this in rotation 3).
Rotation 2: The low level skill group meets with teacher for concept development. The middle level skill group starts the problem set. The high level skill group is on Zearn reviewing the day's lesson.
Rotation 3: The low level skill group will start on the problem set now, after having two dips of the lesson, once with teacher and once on Zearn. The middle level skill group will get on Zearn. The high level skill group meets with the teacher. They bring their problem set and we debrief. They bring any questions they have. Then I teach them tomorrow's lesson. This will help them when they begin with problem set tomorrow.
Exit Ticket: Next all students have 10 minutes to complete and turn in their exit tickets. I like to give them 10 minutes, but I end the time early if they all complete it before time is up.
Math Tier 2 Rotations: I use data (such as Fastbridge Assessments) to group students. These groups may change based on progress monitoring data. Group 1 will consist of my students who report as "high risk" and "some risk" on my assessment reports. They will meet with me Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The other two groups will meet with me once a week. I plan different activities for groups based on their needs. When I am with a group here are some things I might have other students doing quietly: Zearn (a lesson ahead or going back and reviewing a lesson), sumdog, prodigy, xtramath, or fluency games.
Sometimes during Tier 2 students will take a Topic Quiz on Edulastics. I usually schedule those to fall on Tuesday or Thursday to avoid taking time away from Group 1.
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