ZONES Math vs. Guided Math

Guided Math seems like the one of the largest buzz words in mathematics instruction as of late.  Just do a Google Search or a Twitter hashtag search, and you can find numerous resources, examples, and professional conversations regarding the Framework.  

We (the creators of ZONES Math) have researched the text Guided Math by Laney Sammons and agree with many of the strategies and structures Ms. Sammons suggests.  We also encountered the same struggles in our math instruction as Ms. Sammons.  The reflection that our whole group math instruction was not reaching all students was also the reason that we created our Framework.  However, ZONES Math does go a few steps further than the typical Guided Math classroom.  Here is a chart that compares the components of both ZONES Math Framework and a Guided Math Framework.

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ZONES Math includes all of the components of a Guided Math Framework.  However, there are several areas where ZONES Math exceeds the basic Guided Math Framework outlined in the book.  

​We have gotten such positive feedback from all of the teachers who have implemented ZONES Math.  Real teachers understand what really works in a classroom.  They understand the essential components that are necessary in math instruction and appreciate the detailed instructions ZONES Math includes.  We have received such excitement over the ZONES Math Framework and how it includes all of the best practices in a model that is realistic to implement.

Do you need any more reasons to start ZONES Math right now?  You should try it, you will love it too!

Olivia