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RtI Math > Intentional Teaching > See How It Works
In this article, the author provides many examples of the use of different types of visualizations to teach mathematics concepts. Examples of visual representations are linked to solving word...
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RtI Math > Intentional Teaching > See How It Works, RtI Math > States & Districts
The article illustrates examples of word problems of increasing difficulty accompanied by the types of visualizations that help students analyze the problem statements and find solutions. The...
This document describes the CRA instructional strategy with examples of its use in teaching fractions. CRA is a framework for creating connections about levels of under
RtI Math > Arithmetic Foundations > See How It Works
This PowerPoint was developed by Dr. Sybilla Beckmann to provide an overview of the recommendations (with examples) related to the content of math instruction contained in the Practice Guide,...
The Panel recommended K-8 mathematics benchmarks to serve as guideposts for state and district frameworks. The benchmarks are based on international standards.
Download this short fact sheet that summarizes the Panel's findings on the core principles for mathematics instruction.
This assessment form is used to record and track student progress toward reaching proficiency on math standards. The form can be used to set a smart goal, identifying the percent of students...
Download this excerpt from the Iowa Core Curriculum, K-12 Mathematics to review essential concepts and skills and content and performance standards. Related Files: Cornell Elementary School...
RtI Math > Screening & Monitoring > See How It Works, RtI Math > States & Districts
This chart from the National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI) identifies screening tools by content area and rates each tool based on classification accuracy, generalizability,...
RtI Math > Screening & Monitoring > See How It Works
Download the directions in the packet from three different states for creating graphs to monitor student progress, developing aimlines, and analyzing trend lines. The packet includes detailed...
Download excerpts from training modules provided by the Heartland Agency to Iowa schools to guide teams in assessing student learning and creating data-driven instructional plans. Worksheets and...
This worksheet helps schools assess the status of the data team process via observations of meetings and interviews. The protocols help a team determine priorities for improving the process of...
