By Hannah Herbert, PK–6 Content Specialist In one corner of a transitional kindergarten classroom, a small group of children sorts a pile of buttons—some by size, some by color—while their teacher listens in and asks what they notice. Nearby, two students negotiate...
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Anatomy of an IM® Math Lesson: Why Centers Matter
Aug 3, 2026
by Lindy Olejniczak, PK–6 Content Specialist In this series of blog posts—The Anatomy of an IM® Math Lesson—we’re taking a closer look at each part of an IM® Math lesson and how it contributes to meaningful student learning. After exploring the launch and warm-up in...
How IM Certified® Products and Services Help Districts Build Coherent Mathematics Programs
Jul 9, 2026
By the Illustrative Mathematics team Not long ago, much of the conversation in mathematics education centered on curriculum quality. Today, there is broad agreement that high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) matter. Research has demonstrated their impact, and...
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