Reply To: 6 Steps to Spiralling Your Math Class – Discussion

[Stacy Trevino]

I am excited to begin with the “baby step” of including spiraled math assessment questions on a weekly mini-assessment. For me, it seems like a manageable first move. I teach fifth grade math, which at our school is the last year of elementary school. Much of what we do throughout the year is an attempt to help bridge the gap between and prepare students for middle school. Until there’s greater buy-in (from either the grades below, or the grades above), I don’t feel confident jumping into the deep end . . . yet!

[Stacy Trevino]

I am excited to begin with the “baby step” of including spiraled math assessment questions on a weekly mini-assessment. For me, it seems like a manageable first move. I teach fifth grade math, which at our school is the last year of elementary school. Much of what we do throughout the year is an attempt to help bridge the gap between and prepare students for middle school. Until there’s greater buy-in (from either the grades below, or the grades above), I don’t feel confident jumping into the deep end . . . yet!