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6 Jan 2015
Video

The Art of Coaching Better Math Instruction

Instructional coaching can promote more effective and engaging learning in the classroom. In this video, Kirk Walters, AIR principal researcher and instructional math coach, shows how he supports teachers and helps students learn critical math skills. Walters, whose research primarily focuses on ways to improve K-12 math teaching, examines why it’s important to teach students not only how to do mathematical procedures but also to understand the concepts behind them.

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Report

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An Up-Close Look at Student-Centered Math Teaching

Far too many students see mathematics as a subject to be endured, rather than a subject of real-world importance and personal value. But when teachers use student-centered techniques to engage students in more active and authentic ways, they can transform math classrooms into lively learning environments in which students take charge of their own learning. This report describes the findings of a study of highly regarded high school math teachers who practice student-centered instruction.
Topic: 
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10 Nov 2014
Brief

Promoting Student Success in Algebra I - Research Briefs

Algebra I is a critical gateway course for high school graduation and enrollment in college. These briefs summarize research on five strategies being implemented by U.S. Department of Education’s High School Graduation Initiative grantees to help struggling students succeed in Algebra I.
Topic: 
Education, College and Career Readiness, Mathematics Education, STEM
2 Nov 2014
Report

Gearing Up to Teach the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in Rural Northeast Region Schools

Recent survey data indicate that educators in small, rural schools often feel isolated and overburdened when asked to make substantial improvements in their math and science teaching and often desire additional instructional resources and supports. This report offers insight into how state, district, and school administrators can help teachers prepare students to meet the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Topic: 
Education, Mathematics Education, STEM

Further Reading

  • An Up-Close Look at Student-Centered Math Teaching
  • AIR Experts to Discuss STEM Workplace Issues During National Leadership Conference Hosted by U.S. News & World Report
  • Steven Leinwand Receives Prestigious National Leadership Award from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
  • Client Services: Professional Development, Growth, and Learning
  • Learning with Others: A Study Exploring the Relationship Between Collaboration, Personalization, and Equity
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