We support educators in understanding how to integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum.
Focus Area
We support educators in using the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum to make shifts to student-centered math instruction. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from BL Connect, Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, and Learning Walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I consistently use the OUR K-5/ IM K-5 Math curriculum’s problem-based structures to plan meaningful learning experiences for my students.
Outcome: I integrate routines, scaffolds, and centers in order to support students to access key concepts and to make meaning of the math.
Outcome: I create an environment that supports students to collaborate and communicate about their math thinking.
Outcome: I can successfully launch the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math Curriculum by navigating the resources, understanding the structure, and facilitating problem-based learning activities.
Outcome: I systematically support teachers to use the curriculum’s problem-based structures to plan meaningful learning experiences for students.
Support students to reason mathematically by determining which figure, diagram, graph, or expression does not belong.
Help students enter the content and activate knowledge in a low-stakes way using the Notice and Wonder protocol.
Use number talks to increase fluency by discussing and critiquing structure, patterns, and mathematical properties.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math: Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum. Learn More
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math: Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum. Learn More
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