Introducing Do The MathDo
The Math was created specifically for those students who are struggling in math and who need more
than what the teacher can provide in the context of regular math instruction.
- compute with accuracy and efficiency,
- the number sense they need to reason, and
- the ability to apply their skills and reason to solve problems.
Focusing on basic arithmetic—computation, number sense, and problem solving—
Do The Math is
structured around scaffolded and paced lessons that are based on a careful and thorough analysis of students'
misconceptions and typical errors. It provides all of the materials needed for teaching struggling students,
and organizes them into clear, accessible, doable lessons that equip teachers with what they need to
serve students who cannot keep up.
64% of America's 4th Graders are not proficient in mathematics, as measured by the National Assessment
of Educational Progress (NAEP).
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The most recent NAEP data tell a story that is familiar to educators across the country:
Too many students have failed to build a solid foundation in arithmetic skills and concepts. This gap
is reflected in poor performance in elementary school math and leads to an even greater achievement gap
in middle and high school.
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2005 NAEP Mathematics
Fourth Grade
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