Celebrating BMTN Teacher Accomplishments
The algebra teachers from New England at the center of our Networked Improvement Community are leaders on the front lines in classrooms. This is especially the case given the disruption COVID has brought to our schools. We appreciate all that these teachers have done to ensure...
Better Math Teaching Network Resources Now Available
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation has released a collection of research reports on the Better Math Teaching Network. The collection includes lessons learned in Year 2, a summary of Years 1 and 2, and a full evaluation of Year 2, all available here. The...
BMTN’s New Guide to Reflecting on Instructional Depth (GRID) Series
Kirk Walters and Toni Smith developed the GRID to help teachers reflect on their instruction, identify areas where they can be more student-centered, and select strategies to make incremental improvements in that direction. The four-part series provides step-by-step guidance for determining students’ depth of mathematical...
Network Member Spotlight
We’re featuring Joshua Parker, who teaches mathematics at Colchester High School in Colchester, VT. Josh, a member of the network since 2017, always works to build connections with his students through learning. "One of my favorite things about teaching Algebra is establishing a solid base for students...
BMTN Members to Present at NCTM Regional Conference this Fall
Congratulations to BMTN’s Debbie Kowalczyk and Kerri Rogers, who have been accepted as presenters at the NCTM Regional Conference & Exposition 2019 in Nashville this October. Kerri and Debbie will share on using student-centered routines to increase engagement. ...
BMTN Holds Its End-of-Year Celebration
The Better Math Teaching Network gathered in Boston May 10-11 to share, summarize, and celebrate the learning done throughout the school year. At the meeting, BMTN teachers regularly broke out into small groups to present on their Change Idea, summarize their findings, and answer questions...
Network Member Spotlight: Jeannette Aames
Meet Jeannette Aames, who leads the math department and teaches Algebra I at Paul Cuffee Upper School in Providence, RI. Jeannette joined the network in 2017 with the goal of creating more opportunities for her students to understand the underlying concepts behind mathematical rules. What do...
BMTN Alumni Honored by Education Week as a 2019 Leader to Learn From
Congratulations to former BMTN instructional leader Joanna Burt-Kinderman for being honored by Education Week as a 2019 Leader to Learn From! Check out the video profiling her here. We are super proud of you, Joanna!! ...
Our Work in Action
For Sarah Dominick, who teaches at Brewer High School in Brewer, ME, her change idea focuses on providing her students with an environment in which they can take ownership of their learning. “I am working on giving my students time and structure to make quality...
Learn the Language of Improvement Science!
Did you know the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has a glossary of Improvement Science terms? Access it here and get smart on definitions for key topics like Networked Improvement Communities, driver diagrams and working theories of practice improvement, and evidence for improvement....
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