Math 3-6

Gallery Walk

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Overview

As students walk through stations working in small groups, the social and physical nature of the learning supports deeper understanding. By seeing, sharing, and responding to math problems or concepts with their peers, students are actively engaged in Math Communication that can develop their Mathematical Flexibility and support moving new learning into Long-term Memory.

Use It in the Classroom

Starting at 5:12, watch how a fourth grade classroom participates in a gallery walk. The teacher prompts the whole class with questions for students to think about. As students walk around to view others' work, they strengthen their Mathematical Flexibility by understanding different ways to approach the same problem.

  • Setting up the classroom so students can move together in small groups helps learners link the cognitive benefits of movement with the social and emotional benefits of peer-assisted learning. Students can also discuss their math thinking with each other, practicing Social Awareness & Relationship Skills while developing their own mathematical reasoning.

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  • Allowing learners to contribute their ideas while also interacting with others in a shared, safe space fosters Motivation for learning and builds confidence. Developers can create a Math Learning Environment t that promotes this positive social interaction through visual and auditory exchange of ideas.
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    Resources

    Below are additional examples, research, and professional development. These resources are possible representations of this strategy, not endorsements.

    Developing Behaviors for Cooperative Learning

    Module by Sanford Inspire

    Early Math Collaborative Video

    Erikson Institute video of a math gallery walk

    Enliven Classroom Discussions with Gallery Walks

    Specific suggestions for ways to use a gallery walk

    Gallery Walk Toolkit

    Printable templates and step-by-step instructions for how to use a gallery walk

    Gallery Walk Video

    Video of a gallery walk with student commentary and reflection

    Learning Communities

    Subtopic that includes research on communities of learners on Digital Promise's Research Map

    Student Motivation

    Topic that includes research on the factors that motivate students to learn and reach their goals on Digital Promise's Research Map

    Teaching for Collaboration & Creativity

    Subtopic that includes research on instructional approaches to encourage collective problem-solving on Digital Promise's Research Map

    nformational Video

    Explanation that visually shows the gallery walk protocol

    Factors Supported by this Strategy

    Mathematics
    Math Communication
    Mathematical Flexibility
    Cognition
    Attention
    Cognitive Flexibility
    Inhibition
    Long-term Memory
    Sensory Integration
    Short-term Memory
    Spatial Skills
    Speed of Processing
    Working Memory
    Social and Emotional Learning
    Emotion
    Motivation
    Self-regulation
    Social Awareness & Relationship Skills
    Student Background
    Adverse Experiences
    Math Learning Environment
    Physical Well-being
    Safety
    Sleep
    Social Supports

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    Math Talks

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    Peer Teaching

    Having students teach their knowledge, skills, and understanding to their classmates strengthens learning.

    Reciprocal Teaching

    Students deepen their understanding and gain confidence in their learning when they explain to and receive feedback from others.

    Think-Pair-Share

    Students deepen their math understanding as they use and hear others use specific math language in informal ways.

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