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. Planning is key. As students are planning for the guided math lesson, it is important to think about the differences between the content, the context, and the activity. In the guided math group, the goal is for both teacher and students to be questioning. The expected answers should require thinking, not just a quick yes or no. Students should be thinking and explaining the work. In the guided math group, there can be an agenda. Whether or not students make it public, the teacher should have an idea of the structure of the lesson.
