Math+Focus+Walls

=__**Math Focus Wall**__=

A focus wall highlights the math strategies and skills that the class is working on.
 * What is it? **


 * Why is it important? **

A focus wall is a dedicated anchor chart to focus on the math strategies presented in a unit or topic.


 * What to include? **
 * Essential Question for Topic
 * Vocabulary
 * I Can Statements
 * Mathematical Practices

“I Can” standards are the common core standards presented in a kid friendly format. Use these to help students and parents understand the common core standards. (Great to help teachers understand too!) They are presented as a checklist to help students self-assess their progress. Also makes it clear to parents what skills may need extra home support.
 * I Can Statements**

In addition to the vocabulary cards that are in Printable Resources online, these cards add a visual and definition to the grade level math vocabulary.
 * Math Vocabulary Cards**


 * Use these Cards to Help Get Your Organized! **
 * [|EnVision Grade 5 Math Focus Wall] **


 * See this Powerpoint for Lots of Examples of Focus Walls **


 * See these pictures of Sample Math Focus Walls **
 * Second Grade L. Martin at Horace Mann**