Do The Math Middle School

Proven Instructional Strategies

Elevate learning with research-based intervention

Do The Math Middle School is for older, striving learners. Research shows students with diverse needs succeed in learning mathematics through explicit, intentional teaching based on proven instructional strategies. Research-based instructional principles include:

Scaffolded Content: 
Scaffolding of the content makes the mathematics more accessible to students.

Explicit Instruction: 
Students benefit from instruction based on teaching for understanding.

Multiple Strategies: 
Multiple strategies for developing concepts and skills support student learning.

Gradual Release: 
Four-phased pedagogy built on gradual release prepares students for individual success.

Meaningful Practice: 
Assignments provide opportunities to practice, strengthen, and extend their learning.

"Think, Pair, Share":  
Research shows that student interaction such as “think, pair, share” deepens student understanding.

Vocabulary and Language: 
Intentional vocabulary instruction helps students develop effective communication about the math they are learning.

Differentiation: 
Ongoing assessment is built into the program to help teachers meet individual student needs.

Effective, Efficient Program Structure

Build confidence with insight from ongoing assessments

Along with Beginning-of-Unit and End-of-Unit Assessments that measure understanding, every fifth lesson is an assessment that provides an opportunity to monitor student progress.

Teachers get the resources and direction to effectively prepare, teach the lesson, and assess student understanding. Teacher Guides include ten units with 15 lessons each. Instructional support for reach lesson includes:

• Lesson Summary
• Objectives
• Materials
• Teacher Display Tools
• Preparation
• Language Development
• Step-by-Step Instruction