Math Resources
All Learners Project
Description of the All Learners Network
Note: 2020-2021 is the fifth year that MDIRSS schools have been participating in this project. The Math Workshop Model is used in K-4 and a modified version is used in middle school. Link to the All Learners Network Website.
About the All Learners Project
The All Learners Network is a group of teachers, coaches, administrators and higher education faculty who are dedicated to the proposition that all students can learn math. While we acknowledge the importance of cultivating a growth mindset to support students, we also feel that there is more pedagogical work to be done. We believe there is specialized instruction that makes math learning more available for children who have tended to be less successful with math. Included in our approach is a deep understanding of relevant math content, a consistent, informed use of formative assessment (such as CRAs and/or Formative Probes), the use of both inclusion and differentiation approaches (often using Math Menu or Math Workshop), and an emphasis on understanding student thinking (rather than making students understand teacher thinking) as the basis for learning.
Another key component of the All Learners Network is the use of design engineering to constantly improve instruction. Participants in network investigate a variety of instructional approaches to answer specific pedagogical questions related to the central goal – success for all learners. Sometimes these investigations are about trying new settings or formats within the lesson. Sometimes they are about testing approaches to create deeper or more meaningful participation by everyone. There is always a question to investigate and the results are shared within our group.
The All Learners Network is a grassroots organization. It is not funded by any large federal grants and represents a true educational collective. Current participants include districts from Vermont, Maine and Maryland.
Resources
HighLeverage Concept Math Progressions
All Learners Network Number Sense Routines
Standards of Mathematical Practice
Coherence Map from Achieve the Core
Grade Level Math Workshop Lesson Plans and Labsite Videos From Erin Oliver
Erin Oliver Planning Resources
100 questions to Support Mathematical Discourse
Games that Support Learning Objectives
Resources for Applied Problem Solving
Professional Development Resources
Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had
Assisting Students Struggling With Mathematics