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Math Interventions

 "Scores​​ of students hate and fear math, so they end up leaving school without an understanding of basic mathematical concepts.  Their evasion and departure hinders math-related pathways and STEM career opportunities." Jo Boaler, Mathematical Mindsets

Resources to support math interventions:

Resource
​Description
What Works Clearinghouse Interventions for Math​​​​Find What Works resource allows users to identify interventions, programs, policies, and practices that have been shown to have a positive impact on student outcomes.
youcubed at Stanford University​Articles and resources for Stanford University and Jo Boaler.
The Way We Teach Math Is Holding Women Back​Article by Jo Boaler where she stresses the importance of teaching differently and providing opportunities for deep understanding. 

 

What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guides:

Teaching Math to Young Children​Five recommendations for teaching math to children in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.
Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students​Three recommendations for teaching algebra to students in middle school and high school.
Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through 8​Five recommendations for improving students' mathematical problem solving in grades 4 through 8.
Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade​Five recommendations intended to help educators improve students' understanding of fractions.