by Illustrative Mathematics | Aug 29, 2024 | Coaches Corner, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–2, Professional Learning
By Claire Neely, Senior Implementation Specialist Illustrative Mathematics’ redesigned IMplementation Reflection Tool (IRT) is a powerful, non-evaluative resource intended to shape the way your school adopts and implements IM Certified® Math. With research-backed...
by Illustrative Mathematics | Aug 9, 2024 | Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–2, Professional Learning
By Jen Hawkins, IM Certified® Facilitator and Independent Curriculum Implementation Specialist As I sat at the table in the back of the room, I watched the teacher reveal an image connected to the lesson’s warm-up. She told her students they would have a minute to...
by Carrie Duncan | Aug 22, 2023 | Back to School, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–2, Grades K–5
By the IM Team And just like that, school is back in session! Whether you are implementing the IM curriculum for the first time or getting a fresh start as you experience year two or three, the beginning of the year is the time to establish norms that create the...
by Carrie Duncan | Jul 26, 2023 | Back to School, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–2, Grades K–5
By the IM Team As summer winds down, we understand that you are not rushing toward the finish line of your summer break. Hopefully, there have been many lazy days, trips or adventures, and time spent with family and friends. Maybe you’ve enjoyed quiet time alone and...
by Carrie Duncan | Jun 23, 2023 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–5, Professional Learning
By Eric Partridge, IM Certified® Facilitator I don’t have many memories from elementary school. The one memory I have from elementary math is from playing Around the World. The object of this game was to answer a multiplication fact faster than your opponent. The...