Guided practice in Maths

Guided practice is an important component of explicit instruction, where students are given the opportunity to work alongside a teacher to develop their knowledge and understanding. However, it is also the component that is most likely to be skipped when time is tight.

This session will spend time exploring what guided practice is, its importance in helping students develop mastery, and what guided practice can look like in mathematics.

Reid Smith

Reid is a teacher who has worked in curriculum and instruction at both primary and secondary level. He is also a member of the La Trobe University's Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab, and is Co-CEO of Ochre Education, a Not-for-Profit organisation committed to closing equity gaps by sharing teacher practice.