60 Second Strategy Math Attack

Summary

By incorporating this quick physical game into a When kids explain their mathematical thinking to their peers, they learn there's more to Doing repetitive computational problems for just a few minutes a day can help students grow their Getting students up on their feet and solving problems together helps build engagement—and stronger Differentiated levels of “heat” for these By asking students to retrieve from memory what they recently learned about a certain topic, partner with a classmate to discuss ... When teachers bring this fun formative assessment game into a lesson, they get a snapshot of what students have understood, ... An easy, fair way to manage multiple students' needs when they're working independently or in groups. to the Edutopia ... When teachers make their teaching and learning goals clear to their class, every activity has a purpose and every student ... Following discussions with a quick reflection exercise helps students sharpen their speaking and listening skills. for ... This simple activity helps students practice giving and receiving peer feedback—and gets them out of their desks. for ... By making small goal setting part of the everyday routine, teachers help students build the skills they need to achieve larger and ... When students help each other in the classroom, they gain confidence and independence—and you get to keep on teaching.