Instructional Practices

Explore the instructional practice resources below for practical, research-based strategies that strengthen conceptual understanding, mathematical discourse, and student reasoning.
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PD Shortz & Videos

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Powerful professional learning doesn’t have to take hours. Our suggested PD Shortz & Videos delivers short, focused, and practical professional development. 
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PD Shortz & Video Categories: 

• 2 Math Doctor's PD
• Building Mathematics Content Knowledge
• Mathematics Teaching Practices
• Assessments & Remediation

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Websites ​

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Trusted, research-based websites with high-quality tools, lessons, and professional learning to support effective mathematics instruction. 

​Website Categories: 

• Mathematics Teaching and Learning
• Tools & Technology
• Equity & Access 
• Assessment & Intervention

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Books

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Books that connect research with real classroom practice and help teachers deepen their understanding of mathematics teaching and learning
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​Book Categories: 

• Teaching and Learning Mathematics
  • Tasks
  • Sense-Making Routines
  • Collaborative Activities
• Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
• Equity, Access & Cultural Context​
• Assessment & Remediation​ ​

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Instructional Resources​

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Ready-to-use instructional resources for meaningful math instruction—including lessons, activities, problem-solving tasks, and visual models that build conceptual understanding and student engagement.

​Instructional Resource Categories:

• Resources by Type
• Resources by Grade Band

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