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 leverage the curriculum’s problem-based structures to plan meaningful learning experiences for my students.
Outcome: I integrate supports that enable all students to access key math concepts.
Outcome: I create an environment that supports students to collaborate and communicate about their math thinking.
Outcome: I use the curriculum resources and structures to teach math with a problem-based approach.
Outcome: I systematically support teachers to use the curriculum’s problem-based structures to support student learning.
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.
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.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
