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AI Math Coach: Copy & Paste Prompts for K–5 Math Interventionists

Tier 2/3 Small-Group Math Support
How to use this sheet: Copy any prompt below, paste it into AI Math Coach, fill in the [bracketed fields], and hit send. Each prompt is labeled with the assistant that works best for that task.

Pedagogy Assistant   Use for instructional strategies, activity ideas, and coaching support.
Intervention Assistant   Use for structured, student-specific intervention plans.
🚪 New Student Intake & Toolkit Placement

Kick Off a New Student Conversation

Intervention
Use when: You're starting a new conversation about a student you haven't worked on before.
I'm starting to work with a [grade level, K–5] student in intervention. Here is what I know so far: Student: [first name or initials] Skill or strategy they're working on: [describe the current focus area] Where we are in that work: [e.g., just getting started, midway through, close to ready to move on] Can you orient to this student so I don't have to re-explain in future messages?
💡 Tip: Sending this once means you won't have to repeat the basics in every future message about this student.

Figure Out Where to Start

Intervention
Use when: You're not sure which skill or entry point is the right starting place for a new student.
I'm trying to figure out where to start intervention for [student name or initials]. Here is what I know about them: [describe what you've observed or assessed — e.g., interview results, work samples, teacher input] Where would you suggest I start, and why?
💡 Tip: The more specific your evidence, the more precise the placement recommendation will be.

Interpret a Work Sample for Placement

Pedagogy
Use when: You have a work sample and want help figuring out where a student's understanding currently sits.
I uploaded a photo of [student name]'s work. Based on what you see, where do you think they are with [skill or concept], and what would be a good starting point?
📅 Weekly Session Planning

Plan a Week of Sessions

Intervention
Use when: You're mapping out multiple sessions for the week for one student.
I'm planning my intervention sessions for the week for [student name or initials]. Here's where things stand: Skill or strategy they're working on: [describe the current focus area] Where we are in that work: [e.g., early, midway, close to ready to move on] Number of sessions this week: [e.g., 3] Current understanding: [brief description] Can you help me think through what to focus on each session?
💡 Tip: Sharing what you noticed last session sharpens the weekly focus.

Build This Week's Plan on Last Week's Observations

Intervention
Use when: You want this week's plan to build directly on what you saw last week.
I have [X] sessions this week with [student name]. We're working on [skill or strategy, and where we are in that work]. Last week I noticed [brief observation]. What should I prioritize this week?

Spot Patterns Across a Caseload

Pedagogy
Use when: You're planning for several students at once and want to see shared priorities.
I'm planning for multiple students this week. Here's a quick snapshot of each: [Student 1: skill/strategy and where they are — one sentence] [Student 2: skill/strategy and where they are — one sentence] [Student 3: ...] Can you help me think through any patterns or shared priorities across my caseload?
🗺️ Planning a Single Session

Plan the First Session of a New Focus Area

Intervention
Use when: You're starting a brand-new skill or strategy focus with a student.
I'm starting work on [the skill or strategy the student is working on] with [student name]. Can you help me plan my first session?

Get a One-Sentence Session Target

Pedagogy
Use when: You want a clear, simple goal to anchor a single session.
Can you give me a one-sentence target for Session [X] on [the skill or strategy the student is working on]? What should my student be able to do by the end?

Fast Pre-Session Prep

Pedagogy
Use when: You don't have time to read all the teaching notes before a session.
I'm about to teach Session [X] on [the skill or strategy the student is working on, and where we are in that work]. Can you give me a quick 3-bullet prep summary: what the session is about, what to listen for, and one question to ask if students get stuck?
👥 Mixed-Goal Small Groups

Plan for a Group with Different Goals

Intervention
Use when: Your group was formed by schedule, not by shared skill level — which is most of the time!
I have a group of [X] students with different goals. Here's a quick snapshot: [Student 1: the skill/strategy they're working on] [Student 2: the skill/strategy they're working on] [Student 3: ...] Can you help me plan a session that gives everyone something meaningful to work on?

Differentiate Without Splitting the Group

Pedagogy
Use when: One student needs more time on a concept while the rest of the group is ready to move on.
One student in my group isn't ready to move on, but the others are. What are some ways I could structure the session so everyone is engaged while I give [student name] more time with [concept]?
📊 Progress Monitoring & Decision Points

Decide Whether to Move On

Intervention
Use when: You've finished your planned round of sessions and aren't sure if a student is ready for the next goal.
We've completed our planned sessions on [the skill or strategy the student was working on]. I'm not sure if [student name] is ready to move on. Can you help me think through it?

Build an Observational Checklist

Intervention
Use when: You want a simple, session-ready tool to track what you see — especially helpful for students you only see 2–3 times a week.
I'm working on [the skill or strategy the student is working on] with [student name]. Can you make me a simple observational checklist I can use during sessions to track their progress?

Clarify Your Own Mastery Criteria

Pedagogy
Use when: You want to name what "ready" actually looks like before making a move-on decision.
What would I want to see [student name] do before I feel confident moving from [current skill/strategy] to [the next focus area]?
🔍 Interpreting Student Work

Decide What's Next from Work Samples

Pedagogy
Use when: You have work samples from today's session and want help deciding what's next.
Here is student work from today's session: [upload image or describe]. Can you help me decide what to focus on next based on what you see?

Understand a Stuck Pattern

Pedagogy
Use when: A student keeps making the same move and you need fresh ideas.
My student keeps [describe the pattern — e.g., reverting to counting by ones even with ten frames]. What should I try?

Debrief a Session

Pedagogy
Use when: Something happened in a session and you want help making sense of it.
Here's what happened in today's session with [student name]: [brief description]. Can you help me figure out what it means for next steps?
🔗 Connecting Intervention to Tier 1

Flag a Tier 1 Gap

Pedagogy
Use when: Intervention work reveals a confusion that likely also needs attention in the whole-class setting.
I noticed while working on [skill or strategy] that my student was confused by [concept]. This might be a gap in Tier 1 instruction. How would I bring this to a classroom teacher's attention?

Extend Intervention Games into the Classroom

Pedagogy
Use when: A student is bringing intervention games back to their classroom and you want to support that spillover.
My student has been taking the games from our intervention sessions back to their classroom. How can I support the classroom teacher in using these games during math choice or menu time?

Check Alignment with the Classroom Unit

Pedagogy
Use when: You want to decide which HLC or skill to prioritize based on what's happening in the student's Tier 1 classroom right now.
I have a grade [X] student. They need to work on [HLC/skill A] and [HLC/skill B]. Their class is currently working on [describe the current classroom unit]. Which of these should I tackle right now?
✉️ Communicating with Classroom Teachers & Families

Write a Family Update

Pedagogy
Use when: You want to loop families in on what you're working on and give them something concrete to try at home.
I'm working with [student name] on [skill or strategy]. Can you help me write a short family note that explains what we're working on, what models we're using, and one game they could try at home?

Share Progress with a Classroom Teacher

Pedagogy
Use when: You need to summarize a student's intervention progress in plain language for their classroom teacher.
I want to update [student name]'s classroom teacher on their progress with [skill or strategy]. Here's what I've seen: [brief description]. Can you help me write a short, clear summary they can use to connect this to what's happening in class?