FIM (or Focused Instructional Model) Virtual allows teachers and parents to teach kids math easily from the safety of their…
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Building a Structure for Learning at Home: No Bricks, No Mortar!
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing – Stephen Covey For years, researchers have…
4 Ways To Encourage Productive Struggle
Through countless observations and experiences, it is my belief that the majority of teachers and parents have this irresistible urge…
Parenting, Teaching, Learning & Schooling … Pandemic Style
As we approach the back-to-school launch in these uncertain times, do you ever feel like you are playing a game…
Upgrading Math Class – Data Deep Dive #3
Data Deep Dive #3: Richfield Public School Academy – Flint, MI The mission of Richfield Public School Academy is to…
Upgrading Math Class – Data Deep Dive #2
Data Deep Dive #2: Swan Valley School District – Saginaw, Michigan Shields Elementary School in Swan Valley was one of…
Upgrading Math Class – Data Deep Dive #1
Data Deep Dive #1: Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Education In 2015, The Institute for…
Upgrading Math Class – Difficulty #6
Difficulty #6: appropriate differentiation consistent formative assessments: Within the FIM process, every-other Friday students are given an 8-question Progress Monitoring…
Upgrading Math Class – Difficulty #5
Difficulty #5: Effective Teacher Training Empowering Educators: Professional development presenters at the Institute for Excellence in Education go through rigorous…
Upgrading Math Class – Difficulty #4
Difficulty #4: SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Taking Risks is Encouraged and Rewarded: The traditional model in math classes where teachers begin…
Upgrading Math Class – Difficulty #3
Difficulty #3: Providing social-emotional learning Whole-Child Development: It is no longer an option for teachers to focus solely on academics…
Upgrading Math Class – Difficulty #2
Difficulty #2: TARGETED INTERVENTION Math Strengths and Stretches (MSS): Math Strengths and Stretches is a unique system that helps meet…
