ABSTRACT
Guided math groups can appear as many different things. Sometimes they are more of an exploration of a concept with manipulatives like ten frames and counters, other times they are skill practice in the form of a dice game. Every small-group lesson should begin with an introduction to the lesson. In this introduction, students will often go over the agenda. After that is discussed, everyone should talk about the math vocabulary and phrases that are associated with the present topic, if they are already familiar with the words. Then, the lesson begins with either a discussion, an exploration, or an activity. Planning is key. As teachers are planning for the guided math lesson, it is important to think about the differences between the content, the context, and the activity. The content could be to teach students how to compose ten. In the guided math group, there can be an agenda.
