We support educators in understanding the design and philosophy behind OUR 6-8 / IM 6-12 Math’s problem-based approach to math instruction and bringing the curriculum design to life with their students.
Focus Area
We support educators in using the OUR 6-8 / IM 6-12 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 use the curriculum resources and structures to teach math with a problem-based approach.
Outcome: I leverage the curriculum’s problem-based structures to plan meaningful learning experiences for my students.
Outcome: I systematically support teachers to use the curriculum’s problem-based structures to support student learning.
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.
Identify key elements of an OUR Math lesson to focus on scope and depth, anticipate student responses, and plan instructional routines.
Use Anticipate, Monitor, Select, Sequence, and Connect to facilitate productive mathematical discussions.
Help students revise and refine their ideas using quick structured discussion opportunities.
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.
