![]() Here is another form that I use after giving unit or quarterly assessments. And some are embedded in every lesson (word meanings for example), but I mark the date for times when I really focus on that skill.Ĭlick here to download the Guided Reading Standards Tracking form. I have five dates for each standard because it was nice and even that way, but I definitely review some skills more than others. I use these forms (one for literature and one for informational) to keep track of when we discuss our reading standards through our guided reading groups. Here is one *easy* way I ensure I regularly spiral my reading standards through guided reading lessons. Stay organized.īeing organized will help ensure you consistently review some of your power standards (standards that are assessed more, standards that your students struggle with, or standards that really lay the foundation for other skills). guided reading lessons (more about how I organize this in Tip #4)ĭefinitely think outside the box and look for opportunities in your schedule and instruction to regularly work in spiral review.Spiral review can (and should, in many cases) also be incorporated in: You can simply cross out a problem or two, write in a quick note or tip, or even pull a small group to do the review together. This doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. If you are working on review, then your interactive notebook is out on your desk ready for if/when you need it.ģ.) Differentiate as needed. Ensure your students have an entry point to all of the problems or a reference to use.ġ.) Have anchor charts posted or available for reference.Ģ.) Create interactive student notebooks that serve as references for your students. Number of the Day ( see it in my TeachersPayTeachers store by clicking here):Ĭlick here to see all of my “Of the Day” printables, including FOUR free sets! 2. ![]() Here are some examples of the ones I use and love:ĭecimal of the Day ( see it in my TeachersPayTeachers store by clicking here):Īrea of the Day ( see it in my TeachersPayTeachers store by clicking here): The versatility of these printables allows me to use them for math centers, morning work, homework, independent work, or even during a small group re-teaching lesson. I use these “of the day” math review printables regularly to spiral some of our key math skills. You can see this spiral review and assessment (it includes an editable version!) by clicking here. Links to the Fraction Domain and Measurement Domain are in the description (bundle coming soon!).ģ.) Use skill-specific reviews for the big skills in your curriculum. I wait until after I have taught all seven standards, and then the next four weeks, we use this for our spiral review. Each standard is reviewed daily, and then I also have a Friday assessment that aligns perfectly with the review. For example, I created four weeks’ worth of review for the Number and Operations: Base Ten domain of the 5th Grade Common Core standards. Here are some ways to ensure it is a true review:ġ.) Create it yourself based on what you know your students have been taught and what you know they need to review.Ģ.) Use domain-specific reviews after you have taught a specific domain. How to Make Spiral Review Work for Your Class 1. Read on to learn some ways to make spiral review the most effective it can be for all of your students. Spiral review also helps the students retain all the information they have learned form week to week and month to month. They learn to make connections and store information for later use. And sometimes coming back to a difficult standard two weeks or two months later makes all of the difference. I know I will hit that standard again and again throughout the year. I finally realized it was spiral reviewing in ALL subjects.īy using spiral review, I am able to confidently move on after teaching a standard that my students still need more practice with. My initial thought was, “I just do it.” But, I realized that was not helpful, so I thought a bit more about what made me okay with moving through the standards and knowing that my students would be okay. She was asking me how I was able to get all of my standards taught every year, even with struggling students. ![]() Recently, I had a conversation with a teacher about pacing. ![]() In this post, I will break down all the ways I make spiral review work for me to help it work for you and your students. Spiral review is truly the most powerful thing I do in my classroom to help my students master skills, retain skills, and make connections between the topics they are learning.
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