by Jenna Laib | Oct 22, 2019 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2, Professional Learning
Does the perfect elementary math curriculum exist? Armed with a growth mindset and the Alpha IM K–5 curriculum, teachers in Ipswich Public Schools push their thinking to reach all mathematicians. By Maureen D. O’Connell I preach growth mindset daily. When my students...
by Ashli Black | Aug 25, 2019 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
While families arrive with different school experiences and perspectives on what “doing math” means, they often share common questions: What do I need to know to set my child up for success in math this year? and How can I continue to support them throughout the...
by Jenna Laib | Aug 2, 2019 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
Establishing norms is critical to creating an environment where all students see themselves as knowers and doers of mathematics. Reflecting on the Illustrative Mathematics mission statement, Creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, how can we...
by Jenna Laib | Jul 29, 2019 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Professional Learning
This blog post is the fourth in a series of four blog posts exploring the student experience of problem-based learning. The first three posts are available here: (1) “How Do Students Perceive Problem-Based Learning?” (2) “Inviting Students to the Mathematics” (3)...
by Illustrative Mathematics | Jul 23, 2018 | Grades 6–8, Professional Learning
Classroom environments that foster a sense of community that allows students to express their mathematical ideas—together with norms that expect students to communicate their mathematical thinking to their peers and teacher, both orally and in writing, using the...