IM Certified® Blog
Free, High-Quality Math Curriculum and Support for California Classrooms
By the Illustrative Mathematics team California educators are navigating big shifts in math instruction, grounded in access, coherence, and deeper student understanding. California AccessIM was designed to meet this moment. Available to all educators at...
When Strong Curriculum Meets Strong Implementation: Lessons from Windsor Charter Academy
By the Illustrative Mathematics team When schools pair a high-quality curriculum with the right digital tools and strong implementation, the results can be powerful. A recent case study from Kiddom, one of our IM® Certified curriculum distribution partners, highlights...
Too Many Students Believe They’re Not “Math People.” Early Math Can Change That.
By: Dr. Kristin Umland, IM CEO and Cofounder A recent RAND survey found that the students who are the most likely to maintain interest in math are those who understand and enjoy it, feel supported, and see themselves as “math people.” It also found that nearly a third...
Inside Two NYCPS District 11 Schools Where IM® Math Is Helping Drive Meaningful Gains
By the Illustrative Mathematics team When members of the Illustrative Mathematics team recently spent a day inside two co-located schools in District 11 of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), we expected to see solid instruction. What we experienced went further...
What NYC Parents Are Telling Us About Math—and Why It Matters Now
By the Illustrative Mathematics team A new parent poll from EdTrust–New York marks the first step in a statewide effort to better understand persistent challenges in mathematics instruction and outcomes. The findings offer important insights into what families are...
How IM® Math Supported a 24.8-Percentage-Point Math Gain in NYCPS District 11
By the Illustrative Mathematics team The gains in math achievement experienced by District 11 in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are not the result of a sudden shift or a one-year initiative. They reflect years of deliberate, system-level work focused on...
Reenvisioning Classroom Observations
Catherine Castillo, Sr. Specialist, Implementation Enablement Claire Neely, Sr. Specialist, Implementation Enablement “Both rigorous performance evaluation and frequent formative feedback are important building blocks for promoting a strong teacher workforce. Mounting...
How the Nation’s Largest School Districts Are Boosting Student Achievement with IM® Math
In a recent opinion piece published by the New York Daily News, the leaders of the nation’s two largest school districts celebrate the gains their students have made since adopting IM Math. New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and L.A. Unified...
Implementing a New Math Curriculum: 4 Tips You Won’t Find in a Textbook
By Meredith Dadigan Abel, IM Certified® Facilitator, K-5 Teachers are the heartbeat of any new math curriculum—they bring lessons to life, adapt to student needs, and make learning happen every day. But behind the scenes, administrators are the backbone, ensuring the...
Transforming Teacher Beliefs Through a Curriculum-Based MathLab
By Anita Crowder, PhD, Senior Director, Impact Research and Jennifer Wilson, EdD, Senior Director, Implementation Enablement Adopting a problem-based instructional model offers both opportunities and challenges for educators. How do we respond when teachers say, “But...
