Read the Instructional Routines summary and think specifically about the Warm Up Routines (we'll take a closer look at the Math Language Routines in Part 5).
Then read the first few pages of your grade level's Number Talk packet and look at some of the number string slide decks.
- Instructional Routines
- Number Talk Packets:
Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grades 3-5 - Number String Slide Decks:
GK Dot Flash GK-1 Addition Strings G2 Addition Strings G2 Subtraction Strings
G3-5 Addition Strings G3-5 Subtraction Strings G3-5 Multiplication Strings G3-5 Division Strings
Consider
- What are your thoughts about incorporating warm up routines into your math time?
- What are your thoughts/experiences with using number strings?
- What math experiences from your own classroom came to mind as you were thinking about warm up routines?
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Please post your response to one {or more} of the prompts above. Read our colleagues' reflections. Feel free to respond to someone by sharing a comment, insight or interesting possibility.
Please post your response to one {or more} of the prompts above. Read our colleagues' reflections. Feel free to respond to someone by sharing a comment, insight or interesting possibility.
Love the warm up routines presented in the article. Again very similar to a KWL in ELA used to set the stage for learning around what you know and what you want to learn or are curious about. A great way to keep previous learning spiraled in to each day's lesson, a great way to build content vocabulary, and a great way to build student confidence as you move into new learning plus so much more.
ReplyDeleteI reviewed the Grades 3-5 Number talks and your slide show on addition strings. This concept of making ten was a foundational practice in Math Expressions grade 2 and will be nicely reinforced with IM. The computational practice will be necessary if students are to gain fluency. Thank you for highlighting the purpose in the warm up activities for me.
I did warm up routines every day on whiteboards, but this usually didn’t happen until after I had introduced the concept and practiced it on day 1. Then after that, I started each day with warm up problems, walked around to see what students were trying, then shared a few strategies I saw and asked how many tried any of the different strategies. I feel like this year I made time for a warm-up but next year I will be more intentional in how I do them, how students talk about them, share them, and learn from others. I like how warm-up routines are designed to elicit student discussion. I feel like the warm-up routines will help students all feel safe to contribute their thoughts and ideas, especially after we create and building our procedures and routines for this short warm-up time. I am hoping warm-up time will help all my students build their math language so that they can learn from one another. I know number talks are short and sweet, about 10 minutes, so I am hoping that the warm-up routines will be short and sweet too. With math talks, the teacher is a questioner, listener, and learner which I am sure will be the same for the warm-ups, helping me see if any differentiating needs to happen for the lesson to follow. The outline with the Number String routines seems like a good outline for warm-up routines and math talks. I look forward to seeing how IM flows throughout a lesson.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you started with the number talks twice a week. I started off strong and then it just kind of was a hit or miss thing by the end of the year. I really do not remember the warm up activities in the IM program but I can't wait to revisit it and I feel much calmer that they are part of the curriculum and so we do not have to make anything up or look for stuff. Whew!
ReplyDeleteI am very motivated to use the math routines/ warm ups for next year. One of my goals is to keep at it and making sure that we stick with it for the whole year. I am excited that the program also has warm up activities for us to use and engage our kids. I am excited for the number strings as well. Is the slides for the entire year? I am guessing eh number strings is one slide a day? Or whenever we want to use them? I have routines in my class set up but I am a little anxious and excited to see how this new math curriculum is going to engage my kids . Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteRenae has done a great job sharing warm up routines with us over the years. The great thing about IM is they are already done for us and they connect to the lesson for the day so nicely. Some warm-ups even revisit the lesson they day before. Many of the warm-ups Renae shared with us are embedded in the IM lessons, so it is not "new" to us.
DeleteYes! I also loved this too Rachelle! They were familiar to us, but we didn't have to pull from different places to put our lessons together!
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DeleteI have been using warm-ups for a while now, thanks to Renae, sharing many great things with us. The nice thing about the warm-ups in IM is that they are directly connected to the days lesson or unit. Many of the warm-up ideas I used before are included, so it wasn't "new" learning for me. I am planning to use the number string slides as needed for example if a lesson needed to be stretched over 2 days, I could use a number string as the warm up. I also the Steve Wyborney's work as well. He has TONS of math warm-up/activities that are easy to incorporate.
ReplyDeleteWhen looking at the different types of number talks presented in IM, I'm especially excited for estimation exploration. I find, especially as students get older, they lose their logical number sense and the value of estimating. I'm glad to see this will be emphasized.
ReplyDeleteWhen they mentioned co-crafted questions as a number talk strategy, it reminded me of the video at the beginning of this class where the teacher took out numbers, and students really analyzed what the problem was talking about before diving in. I think this will be a great tool as students start moving into independent word problems in 2nd grade.
When I looked at the Number Talk packets, I am reminded of how much PD I've done around number talks like this. I have found though, as mentioned in above article, that if students are not feeling safe there will be less students willing to participate. Throughout the year, but especially at the beginning of the year, I really enjoy giving students more open ended problems with many entry points like "broken calculator". One strategy that I used all year in 2nd grade was with the number of the day. I've mentioned this in previous comments, but having students make equations equalling the number of the day. There were literally infinite entry points. While I am excited about IMs embedded number talks, I would like to still incorporate more open-ended number talks into my weekly routine if possible.
Loved the reading and the way they are setting up processes or habits for our kids to be super engaged without them even knowing it. Warm up routines are so important and set the stage for a great lesson and my students being super successful for the lesson I’m presenting for the day. Number talks and spiral cards are so fun for kids. They are excited to try to answer and are more free with their answers. It helps students hear other students thinking and gives them time to describe and point out how they came to their conclusion. Plus, it builds confidence as I’m transitioning them into a new lesson.
ReplyDeleteIn reviewing the First Grade Number talks and the GK-1 slides on number strings. It just strengthens my resolve to use my warm up cards that are very similar to the slides for additional practice. This practice is so important to build a desire in my students to develop strategies, conceptual understanding and for the building of mental math skills.
One thing that I have seen and have paid close attention to is the positive environment number talks bring into my classroom. If a student has a positive attitude toward their subject their ability to learn increases and behaviors decrease. I also allow time for students to feel like they are the teachers as they demonstrate their ideas and thoughts.
I have loved to see the high engagement among students when participating in warm up routines. One thing that I especially appreciate about the Illustrative Math Routines is that they are intentionally placed --> they help frame thinking and set the stage for the lesson that is to follow. Another thing that is worthy of mentioning is that they are accessible to all. Our students who typically struggle in math can find an entry point and our high kids are not bored. It's pretty magical...
ReplyDeleteThe instructional routines are an integral component of the Illustrative Math curriculum. I love that they invite all students to engage in the learning and allow them to be valued and successful. This quote from the reading really resonated with me. "They (instructional routines) place value on students’ voices as they
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others." I think both the teacher and students appreciate the predictable structure. As the year progressed I know I was thankful when I saw these various routines in the lesson and I already understood how they worked and it wasn't one more new thing for me to figure out.
I am a big fan of the warm up routines. As Rachelle mentioned in her comment, it was great because many of them I was already familiar with as Renae put them on our math site and I would begin my Math Expressions lessons with them. The wonderful part of the IM curriculum is that they are already embedded in the lesson so you don't have to piece meal your lesson together and pull from several different sources. Some of my second graders' favorite warm ups were: How Many Do You See?, Number Talks, Notice and Wonder, True or False, and Which One Doesn't Belong?. I would hear them talk amongst themselves and wonder which warm up they'd get to do that day, followed by an audible excitement when they saw one of their favorites. The warm ups did a great job of activating their math brains and setting the stage for the lesson that day.
I also appreciated seeing familiar lesson activity routines such as the card sorts. Once again, it was something that both students and teachers had become familiar with and knew the steps for engaging in it. This became one less piece to explain and made the lesson go more smoothly. The best thing is that in a couple of years students will have been using these predictable routines since Kindergarten which will make the lessons smoother and more time efficient.
Melissa, I totally agree with that quote you noted, "...value(ing) student voice as they communicate developing ideas, ask questions, justify & critique" The warm ups are such a great place to share their thinking as it develops, there were countless times when a student who did not have the correct answer figured it out themselves as they were justifying their result and realized they needed to change something. It was a great way to promote the idea that wrong answers are OK and how kids need to critique/check their own work, not just other's solutions.
DeleteWarm up routines are very important in my opinion. I regularly implement warm up routines. I love having these available to be able to practice somethings we are working on, see where students are at before we begin working on something, and reflect/practice activities we have already done but need to continue to practice as we move forward in the curriculum. I find that warm up routines regularly bring out great discussions amongst my students and it allows them to practice skills they otherwise would not be practicing on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteThe warm-up routines are where my students had the best conversations. It was always a great starting point for the lesson. My 2nd graders will enjoyed the “Notice and Wonder” and “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” warm-up routines the most. I think this is because all students felt like they could contribute to the conversation. “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” help students learn how to justify their thinking and as the year went on their reasons improved. The instructional routine that was most challenging but also very beneficial was the card sorts. In the beginning creating an organized sort was challenging and cards were laid haphazardly around their space. Once discussing their organization strategy (most were not sure how to sort or even understand what was being asked of them in unit 1) and realizing it would be helpful to group certain cards together, this strategy would generate a lot of great conversation within pairs of students explaining why the cards went together in the way that they did. The number talks that are incorporated with IM build so nicely upon themselves and often I could say remember in our warm-up…. and that connection would help students that were struggling or confused by a step in the process.
ReplyDeleteI love the warm-ups provided in the IM curriculum. My students were so engaged as we began math each day with these. I agree with Renae, they are excellent for providing an entry point for all the students. These routines become so familiar for teacher and students, as the year went by, even my shakiest mathematicians were giving the "thumbs up - I've got it" sign much quicker and more frequently. It is a great source of shared knowledge as the kids share their strategies, then others try it on subsequent problems. A big favorite for all my students was "Which One Doesn't Belong" - essentially, students could almost always make a case for each of the 4 choices. They loved looking for different attributes that would exclude one of the choices - promoting thinking outside the box to make it work. I really appreciate the number-strings and math talk slides. This helped my kids expand their mathematical language and conversations with each other.
ReplyDeleteI have used warm-ups that Renae shared at math trainings over the years. My favorite is which one doesn't belong. I love that there are access points for every learner because they can all have a reason why one item doesn't belong. IT cause them to justify and explain their reasoning. I learn so much about how they think with this warm up routing. many great things with us. I love how in IM the warm ups are directly connected to the lesson or unit. I am planning to use the number string slides more this year. Especially if i need to extend a lesson over two days or to dig deeper into a concept. I still like the 3 act tasks and the open middle prompts too.
ReplyDeleteI have always used some form of warm up activity before a math lesson. The idea that the warmups are already in the IM lessons is exciting to me. Last year, my team picked out two different IM math routines to try that fit with what we were teaching at the time. I found this very helpful to get a feel for what would be coming this fall. The math discussions my kids were participating in, were amazing! Something we talked about as a team was how hard it was going to be to keep the routines to ten minutes or less. I think managing my time for the IM lessons will be a challenge, especially at the beginning of the year.
ReplyDeleteDuring the two weeks I dabbled with the IM curriculum I really enjoyed the warm-up math routines. I love that they invite all the students to the learning and connect directly to the days learning. My students had amazing conversations and were really excited to engage in the conversation(s). I am excited to use the warm-up routines daily. I did struggle with keeping them to 10 minutes, it is so challenging to stop and move on when rich conversations are happening.
ReplyDeleteI am excited about using number strings. I wish I had used the ones posted more often in years. I really like how they build as you go through the strings. I am excited to see my students become flexible and fluent mathematicians.
I really like having he warm-up routines embedded in each and every lesson. I would get going with using warm-up routines and number strings but never stayed consistent with them. Having them in each lesson will ensure I use them daily.
I love a good warm up routine. I regularly use warm ups, often using which number doesn't belong or subitizing cards to practice math facts. Sometimes we do number talks with class share too. I look forward to moving on with this current routine and having the preplanned warm ups imbedded. While reading through the warm-ups I like the warm up routine "How many do you see". This reminds me of the book that has different pictures in it and can be shown and discussed in class. Students really engage with that. There was another routine called "Information Gap" that seems interesting. I look forward to building communication skills around math and this routine seems like a good way to develop discussion practices.
ReplyDeleteThe number talk strategies are so good. I am excited about doing this more often. The breakdown of strategies for subtraction is so exciting. I think that the explicit descriptions are so helpful and will be good for student concrete understanding. The number strings will be so helpful for developing fluency in all grades. This is wonderful.
I enjoy using warm-up activities regularly. Students engage in effective math discussions, asking thoughtful questions, explaining ideas, and supporting answers. I appreciate seeing students learn from peers and witnessing their "aha" moments.When a student doesn't understand or needs more clarification about how a student got their answer I find it rewarding to step back and let the student teach by taking the marker and going to the board.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites is Which One Doesn't Belong. It gives students the opportunity to understand the importance of justification and knowing students get to different answers by using different strategies.
I've introduced number strings in my class and wish I had learned this approach myself. It's a simple way to understand fluency strategies with various equations.
I love warming up with an instructional routine! I am looking forward to these being connected to the lesson and that I don't have to go find them. :) My students usually see patterns, use justification and learn other strategies during this time. This is a time I had a few very quiet students share when they usually do not offer to talk very often.
ReplyDeleteMy current favorites are Which One Doesn't Belong, Notice and Wonder and How Many. I have used number talks and number strings, but not very consistently. I also enjoy EstiMysteries and Splat.
It’s hard to pick a favorite element of Illustrative, but the warmup routines might just be my favorite part. I love the structure and consistency but even more I love how they invite every kiddo into the conversation. It was difficult to move on from the warm-ups because the conversations were soo rich and students were always willing and eager to share their thoughts. I love how each warm-up intentionally points students toward the goal of the lesson. As the year progressed, I feel as though I did a better job drawing conversations back to the goal and highlighting key information as I showed and discussed thinking generated by my students. Overall warmups felt like one of the most rich and successful IM experiences last year. My students especially loved “How Many Do You See?” and “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” “True or False?” is great too! Again, just like the centers, I am so excited for students to have had these experiences as they enter 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and beyond. Imagine the conversations by the time these kids are 5th graders!!
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ReplyDeleteI think the idea of using number routines is a great way to get the class starting. Usually in my classroom, math is at the beginning of the day so I think these are a great way to warm up the brain. I also think that this is similar to a KWL chart that I use often for other subjects like reading and science. These warm ups can show me what skills the students already have in a low stress way for the students. I already use which number doesn’t belong and a version of what do you know about in my classroom and it think they are routines that don’t have “wrong” answers which students really like. After looking at the number strings, I tried to visualize using them in my classroom and I think it would be an activity that would take some practice but it would be good for number sense and for students to start making connections between numbers. I think all of the warm up routines are high engagement which is exactly what is needed for starting math off i the morning in my classroom, for both the students AND myself.