By Sarah Caban, Director, PK–12 Learning Experiences and Dionne Aminata, Former Grade 2–5 Lead Writer“Some students are never given the opportunity to engage with mathematics in rich and meaningful ways that emphasize...
By Sarah Caban, Director, PK–12 Learning Experiences and Dionne Aminata, Former Grade 2–5 Lead Writer “The idea of being a ‘math person’ is based on two pervasive world views; first, the so-called ‘fixed’ mindset, that what...
By Sarah Caban, Director, PK–12 Learning Experiences and Dionne Aminata, Former Grade 2–5 Lead Writer “We have to break from the notion that learning mathematics must be a linear and procedural endeavor mastered through...
By Sarah Caban, Director, PK–12 Learning Experiences and Dionne Aminata, Former Grade 2–5 Lead WriterWhen do students practice their math facts? How is math fluency assessed?We appreciate these questions for a couple of...
By the Illustrative Mathematics team When schools pair a high-quality curriculum with the right digital tools and strong implementation, the results can be powerful. A recent case study from Kiddom, one of our IM® Certified...
By: Dr. Kristin Umland, IM CEO and Cofounder A recent RAND survey found that the students who are the most likely to maintain interest in math are those who understand and enjoy it, feel supported, and see themselves as...
By the Illustrative Mathematics team A new parent poll from EdTrust–New York marks the first step in a statewide effort to better understand persistent challenges in mathematics instruction and outcomes. The findings offer...
In a recent opinion piece published by the New York Daily News, the leaders of the nation’s two largest school districts celebrate the gains their students have made since adopting IM Math. New York City Public Schools...
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...
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