Planning Your K-6 Math Class
Instructional Minutes
For a full outline of LKSD Minimum Minutes for elementary, click here
Instructional Materials & Strategies
In accordance with LKSD Best Practices #3 and #5, direct teaching should be limited to 20 minutes or less at a time and all students should be introduced to grade level content.
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- HMH Into Math curriculum
- Collaborative Learning (small group and partner practice)
- Kahoot or Quizizz to support formative assessments
- Nearpod
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Click here to learn more about incorporating turn & talk into your elementary math classroom.
To learn more about incorporating group work, click here.
Teaching Resources
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We highly recommend and encourage teachers to embrace centers as part of their instructional delivery.
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Check out this short video for more info on how to incorporate centers (station rotations) into your everyday practice.
We know some teachers are nervous when it comes to implementing centers. Sometimes you simply don't know where to start, and that's okay! Remember, consistency is key.
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Check out this short video for more info on how to design your math centers.
Tier II Interventions​
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District supported Tier II interventions in LKSD include the Pearson Black Box, DreamBox, and iXL. ​
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Learn more about the Pearson Black Box here. ​