Foundation Sessions
Strong math instruction does not happen by chance.
It is built through clear foundations that support teachers, students, and systems over time.
Content Knowledge
Strong content knowledge is key to good instruction.
When teachers need a boost in content knowledge, we make it engaging, memorable, and grounded in brain research. Teacher comfort with standards, vertical alignment, and math practices is foundational to the successful delivery of core instruction.
In this work together, we cover the foundational requirements needed for effective core instruction.
Explore Foundation Section I
School Math Structure
A core math program is only as strong as the structures that support it.
These sessions help build and strengthen your district's approach to math instruction from PLCs to using diagnostic data.
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Reinforce Learning
Sometimes students don't learn the first time they are taught. What should happen next?
To reinforce learning, districts can put supports in place, but without proper training and rollout, those supports are often underutilized.
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Student Math Ownership
If the goal of math class is for students to learn and apply their knowledge, they must become the owners of mathematics.
This session focuses on how to transfer ownership from teacher to student, empower students as problem solvers, and engage learners in the discovery of math. New Math Minds is known for its energetic and engaging approach, helping students take ownership of their learning while enjoying the process.
Explore Foundation Section IV