Every student deserves the opportunity to find joy in learning mathematics! We must ensure that all children are afforded the chance to excel and reach their fullest potential in mathematics. The path to improving math education lies in empowering passionate and engaging early math teachers and developing a curriculum that connects mathematical concepts to the real world.
Take the First StepResearch demonstrated the lasting positive effects of high-quality curriculum for success in school and later in life. Learning is enriched when teachers think purposefully about curriculum and teaching.
With over 25 years in education, Space4Math will help guide your teachers through a curricular design process, where the program is not treated as the curriculum and there is fidelity to students and standards, not a program.
We look forward to working with you.
Below are some questions to ask yourself regarding the Space4Math curriculum assistance opportunity.
Some educators may not want to admit that they are hesitant to teach math and they may not have the confidence to use resources, tools, and practices outside of the core program. The key to a robust mathematics curriculum is supporting and empowering teachers who are not only knowledgeable and confident, but also genuinely enthusiastic about teaching math!
Shifting away from traditional ways of teaching mathematics and introducing innovative student-centered curricula into the classroom can help students become more engaged and better able to learn and do math.
Programs are not curricula. Educators tend to "follow the program" even when students are not thriving. Educators need resources, tools, and practices that will help them teach standards using asset based, differentiated instruction focused on developmental progressions.
Curriculum must reflect and represent your diverse population of learners. It is not possible to achieve equitable outcomes for children in mathematics by teaching all children the same way at the same time. To achieve equity, curriculum must give teachers the tools to adapt teaching and learning experiences depending on children's prior learning, strengths, and individual needs to enable them to achieve desired learning and developmental goals.
We will work with you to personalize support for your curriculum teams. One example of support would be assisting teams to write or revise curriculum to include equitable, student centered, evidence-based resources and tools that align with standards based instructional goals. Another example may be to work with teams to plan criteria to select and adopt new programs or curricular supports that meet the needs of your unique student population.
