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Elementary Schools to Pilot Illustrative Mathematics K–5 Math Curriculum and Professional Learning
June 30, 2020More than 4,500 teachers and 77,000 students nationwide will pilot the problem-based core curriculum and professional learning this fallTucson, AZ — June 30, 2020 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of the highly rated IM 6–12 Math...
Teachers Using Illustrative Mathematics K–12 Curriculum Report Positive Impact on Teaching Practices and Student Knowledge in Mathematics
June 16, 2020Tucson, AZ — June 16, 2020 — More than 70 percent of teachers reported improvements in their teaching practices and an increase in students’ knowledge of mathematics as a result of using Illustrative Mathematics (IM) K–12 Math certified by Illustrative...
TEACHER VOICE: This parent intervention helps sixth-graders relate — to math
Sixth grade can be a difficult year, filled with plenty of pre-teen angst and drama. Students are engaged in a constant battle, trying to find their own voices without drawing too much attention to themselves. They are anxious. Their parents are even more anxious. As...
Illustrative Mathematics Appoints Kristin Umland as President
June 9, 2020Two additional leadership team changes announced for key product strategy and program management rolesTucson, AZ – June 9, 2020 — Today, Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of IM K–12 Math core mathematics curricula and professional...
Illustrative Mathematics Provides Free Daily Questions to Help K–5 Teachers and Families Prompt Math Discussions at Home
May 20, 2020K–5 distance learning support includes daily image, grade-level aligned questions and activities to do at homeTucson, AZ — May 20, 2020 — In a distance learning model, how can K–5 teachers and families build upon what students have learned this year in...
Illustrative Mathematics Expands Certification Program for IM Facilitators to Grades K–5
May 12, 2020IM Certified Facilitators deliver high-quality professional learning experiences to guide and support educators in implementing IM K–12 Math curriculaTucson, AZ — May 12, 2020 — Over the last three years, Illustrative Mathematics (IM) Certified...
IM featured as one of the best math online resources for distance learning
Learning math online isn’t always easy! Luckily there are some great math websites for teaching math virtually. We’ve gathered a list of teacher-approved sites that includes resources, games, freebies, and innovative programs for teaching math. Here are the best math...
National Survey Tracks Impact of Coronavirus on Schools: 10 Key Findings
IM curriculum-aligned interim assessments
BY ESCHOOL NEWS STAFF April 7th, 2020 Pinpoint students’ learning strengths and needs in real time CenterPoint has made its entire suite of products free for schools and individual teachers through the end of the school year. The list of these free resources is...
Problem-Based Middle School Math Curriculum featuring Illustrative Mathematics
Problem-Based Middle School Math Curriculum April 1, 2020 This post is sponsored by Illustrative Mathematics. All opinions are my own. Are you looking for a curriculum to support your middle school math students? The team at Illustrative Mathematics reached out to me...
