by Courtney Ortega | Apr 27, 2023 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
By Courtney Ortega, IM Certified® Facilitator Learning takes time. Students make connections, deepen their understanding, and address misunderstandings. It can make the learner feel vulnerable. “When we learn, we actively work to make sense of an idea that does not...
by Dionne Aminata and 1 more | Oct 18, 2022 | Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–2, Grades K–5, Professional Learning
Dionne Aminata, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Marketing, Illustrative Mathematics Rolanda Baldwin, Vice President of Mathematics, UnboundEd Illustrative Mathematics and UnboundEd both agree that achieving racial justice in math education starts with the...
by Joe Herbert | Aug 9, 2022 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
by Joe Herbert “These problems are great, but they’re just so wordy. My students can’t handle all that reading!” Does this feel familiar? If so, you’re not alone! Many students and teachers struggle with the language demands of IM 6–12 Math when they first start their...
by Kristen Taylor | Feb 17, 2022 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Grades K–5, Professional Learning
By Dr. Kristen Taylor, IM Certified® Facilitator Math teachers can talk all day about math! We get super excited when we encounter someone else who enjoys these conversations as well. But too many of our students don’t get to experience that joyful discourse,...
by Jen Hawkins | Sep 8, 2021 | Grades 3–5, Grades K–2, Grades K–5
By Jen Hawkins, IM Facilitator and IM K-5 Product Specialist Illustrative Mathematics believes that students can achieve success as mathematical thinkers by working through problems and consolidating their learning through classroom discussions and anchoring...
