Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction

Guided Math is a strategy guide designed to help teachers learn how to engage their classrooms, assess students' problem-solving abilities, utilize small-group and whole-group instructions, manipulatives, math warm-ups, and math workshop to engage students in connecting mathematics to their own lives. Designed by teachers, this educational resource helps teachers stay up-to-date with practical guidance and sample lessons for grade level bands to promote a classroom environment of numeracy and mathematical discourse. This invaluable research provides an environment for mathematics that fosters mathematical thinking and understanding while meeting the needs of all students. An ideal resource for teachers either through the school year or during the summer, but also useful for homeschooling parents looking to easily differentiate between problem-solving tasks of mathematics and meet the demands of today’s educational curriculum. 

• STRATEGIC WRITING: Designed to assist parents and teachers to develop and evaluate different writing skills needed for their students to succeed from Kindergarten to 12th grade 
   
• INNOVATIVE LEARNING: SEL format assesses children’s unique learning abilities through real-life examples, testimonials, and case studies that demonstrate practical applications 
   
• COMPLIES WITH EDUCATION STANDARDS: Packed with engaging activities to help students flourish and thrive in critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving skills. Aligned to state, national, and College & Career Readiness standards 
   
• IDEAL FOR HOMESCHOOLING: Designed for parents and teachers to provide daily practice to young scholars at home or online 
   
• CREATED BY TEACHERS: TCM develops innovative and imaginative educational materials for students and teachers worldwide to make teaching more effective and learning more fun 
  
  
  
   

Laney Sammons, M.L.S., is an instructional coach and former school teacher. During her 21 years of working in classrooms, she developed the Guided Math framework to support the diverse learning needs of her students. As a mathematics consultant, she trains teachers and educational leaders to use this framework and has presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conferences. Laney has also authored several other books including Strategies for Implementing Guided Math and Implementing Guided Math: Tools for Educational Leaders.