What does effective problem-based learning look and sound like? School leaders will use classroom video and vignettes to focus on student learning behaviors in a problem-based classroom, make connections between teacher moves and student learning behaviors, and reflect on how to support teacher learning.
What are the key features of IM 6-12 Math and where do we focus as we implement
a new curriculum?
This session provides school leaders an introduction to IM 6-12 Math. In it, you'll experience and explore the structure of a problem-based lesson while also focusing on supporting teachers transitioning to their new curriculum. You'll also be given a brief overview of other key features of the curriculum including teacher materials for enhancing access and challenge for all students, every lesson.
How can coaches or PLC leaders support teachers to study and plan for upcoming
units?
This session introduces instructional leaders to the Unit Planning Guide
activity structures and coach-facing materials, to help you prepare to use Unit
Planning Guides with groups of teachers ahead of each upcoming IM Math unit.
SPECIAL NOTE ON MATERIALS
Access to the Unit Planning Guides is NOT provided in this session. School Leaders who wish to implement and lead Unit Planning Guide sessions with teachers must purchase the Unit Planning Guides separately at a one-time cost of $3,000. Please contact Danielle Seabold at seaboldd@mimathandscience.org before this session to purchase the 6-12 Unit Planning Guides.
How can instructional leaders play a role in facilitating ambitious and equitable mathematics instruction? School leaders will examine the key role of instructional leaders in establishing and supporting the conditions necessary for successful implementation of the IM curriculum. The session builds on instructional leaders’ understanding of the problem-based lesson structure and IM’s approach to access and challenge to ensure each and every learner has access to grade-level mathematics.
What does effective problem-based learning look and sound like? School leaders will use classroom video and vignettes to focus on student learning behaviors in a problem-based classroom, make connections between teacher moves and student learning behaviors, and reflect on how to support teacher learning.
What is a problem-based curriculum and how do I implement it in my classroom?
In this virtual academy, educators explore the problem-based lesson structure used in the IM Math curriculum, along with the specific resources in the curriculum to support classroom implementation.
Educators will experience a lesson, investigate and reflect on content and language routines, explore various supports, understand assessment materials, and begin to use student thinking as a vehicle for productive planning. They will gain experience navigating the partner website and learn how to find teacher and student materials. This academy is designed to get educators ready to begin using IM Math in their classrooms.
