MathNIC Tools — Stories of Use in Real Contexts

Publication: March 2018

Project: MARS MathNIC

Authors: Laura Stokes, Laurie Miller Lopez

Type: Report (pdf, 8pages)

Abstract

Mathematics Network of Improvement Communities (MathNIC) is dedicated to building tools to support districts in improving mathematics teaching and learning. Inverness Research served as developmental evaluator for MathNIC. In that role we observed teams from a diverse array of districts around the U.S. — regional consortia, urban districts with varying profiles of student achievement, and high-performing suburban districts — come together to advise the MathNIC team. Tool developers asked district teams to help identify problems of mathematics improvement where tools could be of use, then asked districts to pilot tools and provide formative feedback. See mathnic.org for the tools and other information about MathNIC. This document includes three short vignettes that illustrate how a variety of districts are effectively using MathNIC tools. These examples show how effective use of MathNIC tools can contribute to mathematics improvement efforts in a variety of contexts. We hope the accounts will encourage more districts to use them.

Intended Audience

Mathematics Education Leaders, Educators, and Administrators. Reform Leaders and Funders, and general public.

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