“What would you do with $20 million?” That was the question they asked me as we walked to our cars after a meeting at the end of the day. Trips to the Bahamas or purchasing a new guitar were out of the question because the $20 million in question was for the Mathematics Professional Learning Partnership (MPLP) […]
Tag: CMF
Nearly two years ago the California Department of Education released the revised version of the California Mathematics Framework (CMF). The CMF is a guidance document every 7-10 years to support high-quality mathematics instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It provides research-based recommendations for curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment practices that promote equitable learning opportunities […]
The title of this blog post is technically “Improving math instruction at scale”, but if I was allowed a subtitle, it would be “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” When I ask various important people what is their vision for mathematics in their community, I generally get some sort of vague answer […]