It seems like since the very inception of public education in the United States, we have been grappling with what good math instruction should look like. For example, in 1895 John Dewey wrote, “There is no subject taught in the elementary schools that taxes the teacher’s resources as to methods and devices to a greater extent […]
In this time of state testing, many educators are focusing on how to improve their math scores…and rightly so. Rather than focusing on improving scores, let’s focus on improving mathematics instruction. The scores will take care of themselves. So…how do we improve math instruction? In this blog, I’ll share the six steps for improving math […]
The 2023 California Mathematics Framework presents a transformative approach to math instruction, grounded in the latest research on student learning and equity. However, many teachers remain unaware of its recommendations because they have not had the time or opportunity to engage deeply with the document. At over 1,000 pages, the framework is an overwhelming read, […]
This post builds upon my last posts in which I talk about the importance of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and how to design ambitious instruction for your school or district that honors the HQIM. To make sure that all students are receiving strong, standards-aligned instruction with HQIM aligned to those standards, we need to […]
As a math coach who serves schools in multiple districts, I need to be clear on what I am aiming for during my coaching. What am I helping the teacher to do or learn or improve upon? I’ve decided my focus is to support teachers implement AMBITIOUS math instruction for their students. Ambitious instruction deliberately […]