3x = 30
x + 2y = 20
y + 2z = 9
y + zx =
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Solve
Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Immediate Formative Feedback
Student Engagement
Unit
Our Core Learning Principles
Mathematical Discourse
Unit
Mathematical Discourse
Unit
Paper/Pencil
Digital
Digital
Tactile
Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Immediate Formative Feedback
Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse
Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
11
12
13
14
Cluster 1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
Cluster 4
The Big Picture
Unit
Diagnostic Assessment
Investigation
Cluster
Adding & Subtracting within 20
Big Idea: Reasoning about equality helps to add and subtract efficiently.
Investigating Equality
Cluster
Cluster
Reasoning about Equality
Essential Understandings
Different strategies are better in different situations.
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Exploring Equality
Formative
Assessment Opportunities
Summative Assessment
Lesson Structure
Engage schema and prepare students
Launch
5-10 min
Explore
Guide students to meet the objectives
20-35 min
Reflect and Connect
Reflect on and
connect the learning
5 min
GK-1 = 30 min
G2-6 = 45 min
+
60-90 min
Workshop Time
Practice and review skills
Game, Playbook,
Practice Page, Goals
15+ min
Flexible
The Big Picture
Unit
Diagnostic Assessment
Investigation
Cluster
Adding & Subtracting within 20
Big Idea: Reasoning about equality helps to add and subtract efficiently.
Investigating Equality
Cluster
Cluster
Reasoning about Equality
Essential Understandings
Different strategies are better in different situations.
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Exploring Equality
Formative
Assessment Opportunities
Summative Assessment
Lesson Structure
Engage schema and prepare students
Launch
5-10 min
Explore
Guide students to meet the objectives
20-35 min
Reflect and Connect
Reflect on and
connect the learning
5 min
GK-1 = 30 min
G2-6 = 45 min
+
+
Workshop Time
Practice and review skills
Game, Playbook,
Practice Page, Goals
15+ min
Flexible
60-90 min
+
What's inside
?
Practice
Book
Scaffolded daily problem sets that reinforce key concepts
For Teachers
Digital Planning Guide
A hub for lessons, resources, and classroom tools—easy to navigate and implement
Teaching
Guide
Unit investigations, daily lessons, and facilitation support ready for any experience level
Tools, Tasks, and Templates
Reusable blackline masters that bring concepts to life with concrete learning supports
Data dashboard
Track student progress and assign ST Math objectives to meet class / small group / individual student needs
Digital Planning Guide
A hub for lessons, resources, and classroom tools—easy to navigate and implement
For Students
Digital
Student Edition
An interactive lesson portal with embedded ST Math puzzles to build conceptual understanding
Playbook
A space for students
to capture thinking, reflect, and take ownership of their learning
Practice
Book
Scaffolded daily problem sets that reinforce key concepts
For Students
Digital
Student Addition
An interactive lesson portal with embedded ST Math puzzles to build conceptual understanding
Playbook
A space for students
to capture thinking, reflect, and take ownership of their learning
And More
Practice
Book
Scaffolded daily problem sets that reinforce key concepts
Additional Resources
Hands-on tools to make abstract ideas concrete and accessible
Poster
Pack
Visuals that support character building and classroom environment
Manipulative
Kit
Family
Guides
Unit-based take-home resources that strengthen school-to-home connection
Professional Learning
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Tailored workshops for every role – admins, coaches, and teachers
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Flexible formats – on-site, virtual, on-demand
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Aligned to your district’s goals
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Engaging, interactive learning
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Designed for long-term impact
On-Demand Courses
- Asynchronous, self-paced
- Just-in-time learning
- Support Articles, FAQs, How-tos
- Research. Knowledge base & Curriculum Guidance
On-site Workshops
- Dynamic, instructor-led workshop
- Hands-on, collaborative learning
Virtual Workshops
- Live, instructor-led webinar
- Highly interactive & customized
Small-Group Activities
Math Routines and Discourse Prompts
Embedded Assessments
Family Guides (English and Spanish)
And...
build math culture
is designed for ALL learners
To ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.
OUR MISSION:
ISM NA NCSM/NCTM
By Nigel Nisbet
ISM NA NCSM/NCTM
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