Giving Every Student a Voice
Lori – Math Facilitator
Tay Shores Elementary School, Simcoe County District School Board
One of the biggest challenges in small group math instruction is ensuring that all students—not just the most confident—have a chance to contribute.
This year, I began using Wipebook Flipcharts in my Grade 5 math groups. I wanted to give students a way to share their thinking without fear of being wrong.
“The Flipcharts were used as an interactive activity for students to share their thinking in an engaging way.”
Each student had their own Flipchart during small group lessons. The format encouraged them to organize ideas, test strategies, and communicate their thinking to peers.
“Every group member had their own Flipchart. This helped increase engagement and math conversations, because all group members felt they had a voice.”
Supporting Reluctant and Nonverbal Students
Some of the most powerful moments came from students who usually stay quiet.
I saw students who rarely shared—especially nonverbal students—using the Flipcharts to communicate. They recorded their ideas independently, then pointed to their boards to join the discussion.
“It gave them a voice.”
Because the boards are dry-erase and non-permanent, students felt safe taking risks. They knew they could erase and revise without judgment. This flexibility boosted their confidence and participation.
“They liked that their thinking could be erased and changed as they came up with new ideas or heard someone else’s.”
Building Engagement Through Equity
Using Wipebook Flipcharts created a more inclusive learning space.
Students who often struggled to engage in math discussions started joining in. Talkative students became more reflective. Everyone had a role, and every board became a window into how each student was thinking.
“Participation and engagement increased.”
The Flipcharts didn’t just help students learn math. They helped students build confidence, collaborate, and find their voice—sometimes for the first time.
District Leaders: Want to Support Inclusive Math Learning?
Lori’s experience shows how a simple tool like Wipebook Flipcharts can change how students participate in math.
They encourage students to think, revise, and share—at their own pace and in their own way. Whether in full-class or small-group settings, Flipcharts help make every voice heard.
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