by susanllovell | Oct 27, 2020 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2, Grades K–5
by Deborah Peart, Grade 2 Lead Many people have an aversion to word problems. They cringe at the mention of them. In elementary classrooms, teachers often report that this is what their students struggle with most. When word problems show up in math class, even...
by Carrie Duncan | Oct 15, 2020 | Grades 3–5
by Sarah Caban From the start of the year, we want students to know they are capable of engaging in grade-level mathematics. In the Opportunity Myth (2018), data shows that there is an opportunity gap for historically marginalized students—often students of...
by Jenna Laib | Aug 11, 2020 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
by Tina Cardone The vision of Illustrative Mathematics is to create a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. This raises the question: Which learners? And what role do the authors of a curriculum play in shaping the experience? There are multiple...
by Jenna Laib | May 3, 2020 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
By Liz Ramirez Which students are experiencing success in today’s “distance learning”? What barriers do other students face? While virtual learning platforms have made it possible for some live instruction to continue during school closures, this type of learning...
by susanllovell | Feb 29, 2020 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2, Grades K–5
By Dionne Aminata Before I joined the K–5 curriculum writing team at IM, I was a K–8 regional math content specialist for a public charter organization that largely consisted of Title I schools, or schools receiving federal funding to support a large concentration of...
