Illustrative Mathematics

“It's a mistake to pit learning against play.”

Play is how young children build understanding that lasts. And strong early experiences shape how students learn math for years to come. Read more in this blog post post from IM CEO Dr. Kristin Umland → knowim.org/earlymath

📣 ICYMI: Before IM® Math reached a single classroom, @EastHartfordPS spent a year building a shared vision for math instruction.

Find out why that order mattered. Read “Vision First: How East Hartford Public Schools Set the Stage for IM® Math”: knowim.org/blog

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How do we get more students talking about math? What makes professional learning effective? And what does meaningful mathematical exploration look like in TK?

Join IM presenters at #CMCSouth as they explore these questions and more.

Session details: knowim.org/events

Math centers are much more than “game time.” They help students build confidence, develop fluency, and experience math through purposeful play.

Learn why centers are an essential part of every IM® K–5 Math lesson.

🔗 Read Why Centers Matter: knowim.org/why-centers-ma… #LearnWithIM

🧩 Curriculum. Assessment. Instruction. PL. @EastHartfordPS tackled math improvement from every angle at once, with alignment from classrooms to district leadership.

Read “Vision First: How East Hartford Public Schools Set the Stage for IM® Math.” knowim.org/blog
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