problem-based learning

Reenvisioning Classroom Observations

Reenvisioning Classroom Observations

Catherine Castillo, Sr. Specialist, Implementation Enablement Claire Neely, Sr. Specialist, Implementation Enablement “Both rigorous performance evaluation and frequent formative feedback are important building blocks for promoting a strong teacher workforce. Mounting...

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Transforming Teacher Beliefs Through a Curriculum-Based MathLab

Transforming Teacher Beliefs Through a Curriculum-Based MathLab

By Anita Crowder, PhD, Senior Director, Impact Research and Jennifer Wilson, EdD, Senior Director, Implementation Enablement Adopting a problem-based instructional model offers both opportunities and challenges for educators. How do we respond when teachers say, “But...

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Building a Math Community with IM K–5 Math

Building a Math Community with IM K–5 Math

By Tabitha Eutsler, 3rd Grade Teacher “I’m not sure this is working. Only five of my students are participating and commenting each day. The rest sit there and look at me.” This was my conversation with our math coordinator after my first few days of teaching IM K–5...

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Reintroducing the IMplementation Reflection Tool

Reintroducing the IMplementation Reflection Tool

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...

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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, 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...

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