Math Curriculum Professional Learning Community Blog SCHEDULE A CALL IM K–12 Math™ serving over 500,000 students and growing every day. ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS® NEWS AND UPDATES Follow our journey to change mathematics education through the very latest news stories, articles, interviews, and press releases. IM NEWS Illustrative Mathematics Introduces IM K–5 Math™ Curriculum Jul 14, 2021 Core, problem-based curriculum for elementary schools completes the coherent, standards-aligned IM K–12 Math curriculum Tucson, AZ — July 15, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics® (IM), the author and... Illustrative Mathematics Names Brandi Tyler as VP of Marketing Apr 9, 2021 Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of the highly rated IM 6–12 Math curriculum, today announced the appointment of Brandi Tyler as vice president of marketing. Bill McCallum Talks Learning Loss on EdTech Today Mar 8, 2021 IM’s CEO Bill McCallum went on EdTech Today in February to talk about how learning loss has scaled during the pandemic and how educators can help students. He talks about how we can’t just sit kids in front of a computer to help them catch up and how we need new solutions to set kids up for success. Rethinking Intervention: Bill McCallum, Illustrative Mathematics Feb 3, 2021 Bill McCallum, CEO of Illustrative Mathematics, discusses what we know works and does not work to intervene effectively and accelerate student learning. CZI Celebrates 5 Years of Supporting Initiatives to Impact Student Achievement Dec 18, 2020 The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, one of IM’s generous supporters, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary. As part of the celebration, CZI has posted resources from its partners, including IM K–5 Math. LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics Student Spotlight Lessons Now Available for Classroom and Distance Learning Oct 21, 2020 PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona — Today, education software company LearnZillion announced that Spotlight Lessons aligned with its recently launched Student Spotlight Project have been integrated into... Tackling Unfinished Learning in Mathematics Sep 30, 2020 BY WILLIAM G. MCCALLUM, KATE NOWAK, KRISTIN GRAY, KEVIN LINER, AND DAVID PETERSEN September 30th, 2020 As schools across the nation resume in person or virtually, unfinished learning and achievement... How to Redesign Accelerated Math Programs for Middle School Students Aug 24, 2020 As school begins this fall, many students are returning with unfinished learning in mathematics due to COVID-19 school closures last spring. This makes it more important than ever to be... How to Make Lessons Cohesive When Teaching Both Remote and In-Person Classes Aug 5, 2020 By Sarah Schwartz — August 5, 2020 Even in schools offering face-to-face instruction this fall, one “class” of students likely won’t be the coherent unit that it was in past years. Within one 5th... Illustrative Mathematics Moves Professional Learning to Virtual Offering Jul 15, 2020 July 15, 2020Tucson, AZ — July 15, 2020 — The reality of inequities in educator and student readiness to implement distance learning has become clear during the COVID-19 outbreak. To support... In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education and Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Illustrative Mathematics has co-developed videos for Grades 6–9 students to support summer learning. Jul 1, 2020 July 01, 2020 8:19 AM in News Source: WBRZ. By: WBRZ Staff BATON ROUGE - Education doesn't have to come to an end with summer vacation and the Louisiana Department of Education is proving this with... Teachers Using Illustrative Mathematics K–12 Curriculum Report Positive Impact on Teaching Practices and Student Knowledge in Mathematics Jun 16, 2020 June 16, 2020Tucson, AZ — June 16, 2020 — More than 70 percent of teachers reported improvements in their teaching practices and an increase in students’ knowledge of mathematics as a result of... Illustrative Mathematics Appoints Kristin Umland as President Jun 9, 2020 June 9, 2020Two additional leadership team changes announced for key product strategy and program management rolesTucson, AZ – June 9, 2020 — Today, Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and... Illustrative Mathematics Expands Certification Program for IM Facilitators to Grades K–5 May 12, 2020 May 12, 2020IM Certified Facilitators deliver high-quality professional learning experiences to guide and support educators in implementing IM K–12 Math curriculaTucson, AZ — May 12, 2020 — Over the... National Survey Tracks Impact of Coronavirus on Schools: 10 Key Findings Apr 10, 2020 Problem-Based Middle School Math Curriculum featuring Illustrative Mathematics Apr 1, 2020 Problem-Based Middle School Math Curriculum April 1, 2020 This post is sponsored by Illustrative Mathematics. All opinions are my own. Are you looking for a curriculum to support your middle school... Distance Learning Resources Mar 25, 2020 Dear Community Member, Our shared mission of creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics creates a bond that transcends any distance, physical or social. We may not be able to... Half a Million Students in the United States Are Now Learning Math with the Illustrative Mathematics Curricula Mar 3, 2020 March 3, 2020IM Certified™ curricula and professional learning empower teachers to help all learners achieve grade-level mathematicsTucson, AZ — Mar. 3, 2020 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM)... Kendall Hunt’s Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Receives EdReports Top Ratings Mar 1, 2020 DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is proud to announce its Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math received top ratings on EdReports for middle school... From Invention to Impact: Illustrative Mathematics Jul 22, 2019 In 2014, University of Arizona Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Bill McCallum, now retired, started a new company dedicated to transforming mathematics education across the U.S. He had been... Open Up Resources and Illustrative Mathematics Share a Common Vision for an Open Ecosystem for K–12 Education Jun 17, 2019 June 17, 2019MENLO PARK, CALIF. [June 14, 2019] -- Open Up Resources and Illustrative Mathematics, two independent non-profit organizations, worked together to catalyze the K–12 curriculum market... Illustrative Mathematics Launches High School Math Curriculum Apr 2, 2019 April 2, 2019The new IM Certified™ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 includes OER, digital platforms, and print resources to provide flexible solutions for high school educators and students.Tucson, AZ... McGraw-Hill Education Announces New Agreement with Illustrative Mathematics and Plans to Publish Customized Grades 6-12 Illustrative Math Program Jan 23, 2019 January 23, 2019New Arrangement Between the Two Organizations Will Help Illustrative Mathematics Quickly Expand its Reach and ImpactNEW YORK (January 23rd, 2019) – McGraw-Hill Education and... Goals Worth Struggling For Dec 13, 2018 North Carolina School Districts Turn To Im Certified Professional Learning To Help Teachers Address New Math Standards And Move To A Problem-Based Curriculum Sep 4, 2018 September 4, 2018 Tucson, AZ — The implementation of North Carolina’s new K-8 Mathematics Standards and the move to a problem-based approach in the classroom require a significant change in... Math Resources to Help You Understand Common Core Standards Aug 13, 2018 Illustrative Mathematics Announces Newest Cohort of Educators Accepted into the IM Certified Facilitator Training Program Jul 16, 2018 TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illustrative Mathematics (IM) today announced its newest cohort for the IM Certification™ program, which trains qualified mathematics educators to deliver scalable,... Illustrative Mathematics Receives Funding To Expand Its Expert-Created Curriculum And Professional Services To Grades Prek–5 Apr 24, 2018 April 24, 2018Building upon the highly acclaimed Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math Curriculum, the nonprofit will develop the curriculum framework and blueprints for PreK–5 classrooms, along with... Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math Meets Expectations In All Edreports Gateways— A First Among Middle School Math Curricula Jan 24, 2018 January 24, 2018After extensive review from educators nationwide, Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math meets expectations in all 3 Gateways of EdReports: Focus & Coherence, Rigor & Mathematical... Illustrative Mathematics Founder Dr. William McCallum Joins Other Educational Technology Leaders to Judge the Prestigious SIAA CODiE Awards Jun 6, 2017 June 6, 2017Phoenix, AZ – Each year the SIIA CODiE Awards recognize thousands of software, information and education technology companies for achieving excellence. The awards have two divisions,... Illustrative Mathematics 9–12 Math Wins Silver Stevie Award in 2021 American Business Awards Jun 9, 2021 Tucson, AZ — June 10, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) 9–12 Math certified by Illustrative Mathematics has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Mathematics Instructional... IM 9–12 Math is a problem-based core curriculum for high school learners Mar 23, 2021 IM 9–12 Math™ certified by Illustrative Mathematics is a problem-based core curriculum designed to address content and practice standards to foster learning for all. The teacher-tested, research-based curriculum is built around focus, coherence, and rigor. Illustrative Mathematics, Family Engagement Lab, and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Collaborate to Support Family Engagement in Math Feb 24, 2021 Tucson, AZ — Feb. 24, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home learning in elementary school mathematics. Through this partnership, Family Engagement Lab will align its FASTalk (Families and Schools Talk) family engagement tool with the IM K–5 Math curriculum. Together, the two nonprofits will collaborate with Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to make the new tool available at participating pilot sites in Los Angeles Unified School District starting this month. How to Help Students Develop Lifelong Math Skills Jan 20, 2021 To build lifelong math skills, providing equitable access to rigorous, grade-level math content is essential Engaging Families in a Math Night Dec 14, 2020 Students arrive at middle level or high school with different experiences and perspectives on what “doing math” means. Their families do, too. Every school year, families share common questions… LearnZillion Announces Virtual, Student-Led Video Series Sep 30, 2020 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Today, education software company LearnZillion announced the launch of its Student Spotlight Project, a new series of engaging, student-led... How to Accelerate Learning for All Students in the 2020–21 School Year Sep 4, 2020 Stephanie Hirsh, September 1, 2020 With a new school year set to begin, teachers are still dealing with a number of challenges related to what educators are referring to as the COVID-19 slide or... 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Elementary Schools to Pilot Illustrative Mathematics K–5 Math Curriculum and Professional Learning Jun 30, 2020 June 30, 2020More than 4,500 teachers and 77,000 students nationwide will pilot the problem-based core curriculum and professional learning this fallTucson, AZ — June 30, 2020 — Illustrative... TEACHER VOICE: This parent intervention helps sixth-graders relate — to math Jun 10, 2020 Sixth grade can be a difficult year, filled with plenty of pre-teen angst and drama. Students are engaged in a constant battle, trying to find their own voices without drawing too much attention to... Illustrative Mathematics Provides Free Daily Questions to Help K–5 Teachers and Families Prompt Math Discussions at Home May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020K–5 distance learning support includes daily image, grade-level aligned questions and activities to do at homeTucson, AZ — May 20, 2020 — In a distance learning model, how can K–5... IM featured as one of the best math online resources for distance learning Apr 13, 2020 Learning math online isn’t always easy! Luckily there are some great math websites for teaching math virtually. We’ve gathered a list of teacher-approved sites that includes resources, games,... IM curriculum-aligned interim assessments Apr 7, 2020 BY ESCHOOL NEWS STAFF April 7th, 2020 Pinpoint students’ learning strengths and needs in real time CenterPoint has made its entire suite of products free for schools and individual teachers through... EdReports Announces IM 9–12 Math Certified by Illustrative Mathematics Meets Expectations Across All Three Gateways Mar 26, 2020 March 26, 2020High school math curricula offered by IM Certified partners Kendall Hunt and LearnZillion earn high marks for focus and coherence, rigor and mathematical practices, and... Bill Gates recommends Illustrative Mathematics as a good online resource in response to COVID-19 Mar 18, 2020 Over the years I’ve had a chance to study diseases like influenza, Ebola, and now COVID-19—including how epidemics start, how to prevent them, and how to respond to them. The Gates Foundation has... LearnZillion Releasing Highest-rated Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum Mar 1, 2020 New product combines the quality of Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math with LearnZillion's easy-to-implement platform Mar 01, 2018, 01:00 ET WASHINGTON, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,... 3 Ways to Support Problem-Based Instruction Sep 10, 2019 By William G. McCallum When I was a child, I enjoyed borrowing puzzle books from the library. One puzzle was “The 12-Coin Problem”—the most difficult of all coin-weighing problems. My mother and I... Available today, the highly anticipated IM 9–12 Math completes a seamless IM 6–12 Math Curriculum by Illustrative Mathematics Jul 18, 2019 July 17, 2019IM 9–12 Math includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 is offered in multiple versions: free online, digitally enhanced, and print resources.Tucson, AZ – July 17, 2019 — Illustrative... Why We Love Our Math Software Apr 29, 2019 Math gets a bad reputation for no good reason. After all, it’s a universal language and it applies to so many areas of life. Learning math can be challenging, and teaching it can be equally... 4 steps to adopting OER Mar 5, 2019 Open educational resources present enormous opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. One of the primary draws, of course, is that they’re free. This is particularly helpful for small school... Kendall Hunt Publishing Chosen as New Distributor for Middle and High School Math Curriculum Jan 16, 2019 How our district is making math relevant Dec 10, 2018 Open Educational Resources Provider Talks About Shaking Up the K-12 Market Aug 13, 2018 Illustrative Mathematics Announces Newest Cohort of Educators Accepted into the IM Certified Facilitator Training Program Jul 16, 2018 Illustrative Mathematics Introduces IM Certification Program to Meet Demand for High-Quality, Job-Embedded Professional Development for Teachers Jun 14, 2018 Building Capacity and Consensus Through a Teacher-Led Materials Adoption Mar 19, 2018 Kristin Umland To Be The Next Recipient Of The Louise Hay Award For Her Outstanding Achievements And Significant Contributions To Mathematics Education Aug 29, 2017 August 29, 2017Tucson, AZ – August 29, 2017 — is proud to announce that Kristin Umland, Vice President for Content Development, is the recipient of the Association for Women in Mathematics’ (AWM)... Kristin Umland Honored By The American Mathematical Society For Her Contributions And Dedication To The Improvement Of K-12 Mathematics Education May 8, 2017 May 8, 2017 Illustrative Mathematics is pleased to announce that Kristin Umland, Vice President for Content Development, has received the 2017 American Mathematical Society (AMS) Award for Impact on... 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