About
The NWESD Regional Math Coordinator supports instructional shifts toward productive mathematical instructional routines that engage all students in meaningful mathematics.
We provide evidence-based professional services in mathematics for educators throughout our region. Services include professional learning opportunities at the NWESD and in districts, facilitating teacher leadership initiatives, supporting the implementation of Mathematics Common Core State Standards (WA State Learning Standards), and providing targeted assistance to meet individual district needs.
News
Number Talks
I recently walked into a 6th grade classroom where students were thinking flexibly and engaging in meaningful discourse about mathematics. The environment in the classroom encouraged students to volunteer ideas [...]
Book Review – Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
There is a much talked about book being circulated amongst mathematics educators that is worth talking about! Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, published by National Council of [...]
Let’s talk about fractions
After spending time with secondary math teachers, I have come to believe that students’ success in Algebra 1 is directly related to their ability to work confidently with fractions. The [...]