Before we start a new Unit, I give the kiddos a pre-test. This is how I determine my groups and what I really need to focus on for the whole class. So the groups change depending on what I am trying to accomplish.
I start math time with the whole group lesson from EDM. Then, we split off into our groups. I have 3, the Robots, the Aliens, and the Martians (goes with my space theme). This is a picture. The orange grid is where I write in what each group is working on for each round.

While they are working on "Paperwork" they do the math boxes page for the day, then work on Accelerated Math. If they are having difficulty, they come and sit down near the area where I work with small groups, then if my group is working independently or with a partner, I can look in on what those kiddos need as well.
The games are all from EDM and we have played them together in class, so they are very familiar with that process. Sometimes I have a parent helper who goes around to work with the groups that I am not with.
At the end, we come back together as a class to go over the math boxes page or to talk about how things went for that session.
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This is the planning sheet that I use. Do you do Guided Math or Math Groups? What works for you?
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