Solving the Math Problem: Leading Change in K–12 Systems

Outline

(5 min) Welcome, Overview of NMIP, & Panelist Introductions
(35 min) Moderated Panel:
Q1: What patterns are you seeing across districts working to improve math outcomes? What strategies, leveraging technology, seem most promising?
Q2: Let's talk about mindset shifts. How do you build buy-in and change beliefs about w
Q3: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing math teachers right now?
Q4: At the systems-level, how can we work to address those challenges? What are you currently working on?
Q5: Let's go to a hot question in the math field: Why is early algebra success so critical for students' academic trajectories? What motivated your districts to prioritize this work?
Q6: Looking ahead, what’s one thing that makes you hopeful about math learning for our students?
(20 min) Audience Q&A

We will use a Q&A feature so audience members can submit questions and comments throughout the panel.

Outcomes

1. Apply best practices from urban districts that are scaling high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and strengthening math instruction in their own districts.
2. Test new strategies to reduce barriers to and increase success in Algebra I in their own districts.
3. Leverage cross-district collaboration to support system-wide change.

Supporting research

HQIM at Scale: District Progress in Math: https://mathimprovement.org/hqim

From Gatekeeper to Gateway: Creating More Paths to Algebra I Success: https://mathimprovement.org/algebra