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Exploring the Lesson Synthesis: When do I actually teach?

Exploring the Lesson Synthesis: When do I actually teach?

by Lizzy Skousen | Mar 2, 2023 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Professional Learning

By Lizzy Skousen, 6–12 Curriculum Writer, IM Certified® Facilitator During a problem-based lesson, the teacher does a lot of listening while monitoring student learning. When teachers are introduced to a problem-based lesson structure, they may wonder: “Do we just...
Help Students Know, Use, and Enjoy Quadratics

Help Students Know, Use, and Enjoy Quadratics

by Joseph Koelsch | Nov 17, 2022 | Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12

By Joseph Koelsch, IM Certified® Facilitator “I’ve said it before: equations are the devil’s sentences. The worst one is that quadratic equation, an infernal salad of numbers, letters, and symbols.” – Stephen Colbert Did you ever feel the same way? I know that I...
Supporting Teachers During Implementation of Illustrative Mathematics: Big Ideas For Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Supporting Teachers During Implementation of Illustrative Mathematics: Big Ideas For Coaches and Teacher Leaders

by Sonja Twedt | Nov 8, 2022 | Grades 6–8, Professional Learning

By Sonja Twedt, IM Certified® Facilitator, 6–12 Special Projects Course Assistant Are you an instructional coach or teacher leader in a district that is adopting Illustrative Mathematics? If so, you’ve likely found yourself thinking about how to best support your...
Strategies for Instituting Equitable Math Instruction

Strategies for Instituting Equitable Math Instruction

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...
Tackling Wordy Problems: How the Three Reads Math Language Routine Supports Access for All Learners

Tackling Wordy Problems: How the Three Reads Math Language Routine Supports Access for All Learners

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...
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