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...
by Carrie Duncan | Feb 3, 2020 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2
“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.” —Mr. (Fred) Rogers By Kaneka Turner We are never more “on” than when we are teaching a...
by Jenna Laib | Sep 15, 2019 | Grades 6–8
At Illustrative Mathematics we are committed to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. We believe that every student can learn grade-level mathematics with the right opportunities and support. Our approach is to remove unnecessary barriers...
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)...
