Topic: PreK-5 Mathematics
Resources
Guidelines for Improving Math Materials for English Learners
This resource from the English Learners Success Forum offers guidelines for intentional language support across mathematics curricula to ensure English learners can access grade-level content....
Implementing a Professional Learning Model (PLM) to Improve Mathematics Teaching Webinar Series
REL Appalachia’s two-part webinar series aims to build the capacity of mathematics instructional leaders, coaches, and school administrators to design and implement a coherent professional learning model (PLM) to improve mathematics instruction....
Building Positive Math Attitudes – Training Series
This training series aims to improve student attitudes and beliefs about math using a train-the-trainer model to support Washington STEM instructional coaches and teacher leaders. Each training session has an accompanying set of materials (agendas, handouts, guides for facilitating...
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles to Actions: Executive Summary
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) resource, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, introduces a set of revised research-informed actions based on the council’s core principles. These actions are intended for all educational leaders, policymakers, school and district...
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science
This practice guide aims to formulate specific and coherent evidence-based recommendations that educators can use to encourage girls in the fields of math and science. The target audience is teachers and other school personnel with direct contact with students,...
Professional Learning Community: Improving Mathematical Problem Solving for Students in Grades 4 Through 8
REL Southeast developed this facilitator’s guide on mathematical problem solving for use in Professional Learning Community (PLC) settings. The facilitator’s guide is a set of professional development materials designed to supplement the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Improving Mathematical...
Five Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Parents and educators may have different opinions about specific terms like dyslexia or more general terms like learning disabilities. Understanding these terms and agreeing on which to use can help prevent confusion and conflict. It can also lead to...
California Statewide Early Math Initiative in Local Communities: Building Educator Math Capacity
This report summarizes the findings across two case studies conducted as part of WestEd’s evaluation of the California Statewide Early Math Initiative (CAEMI). The case studies aimed to understand the planning and implementation of professional learning and coaching in...
Building Leadership Capacity to Improve Math Teaching and Learning Lessons from the Math in Common Initiative
Math in Common was organized to support 10 California districts to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. A key part of these districts’ efforts involved providing leadership development opportunities for many types of district and school...
Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades: Educator’s Practice Guide
This IES practice guide provides evidence-based practices that can help teachers tailor their instructional approaches and/or their mathematics intervention programs to meet the needs of their students....
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