Teach to One : Math FAQ
1 . What is Teach to One : Math ? Teach to One : Math is a personalized instructional model focused on middle school math , developed by New Classrooms Innovation Partners , a non-profit organization . Teach to One replaces a school ' s traditional textbook-based math program with a reimagined way of teaching and learning – one that is both aligned to Common Core State Standards and personalized to each student ' s unique academic needs . In Teach to One : Math , students receive a targeted , individualized learning experience , at the right academic level , using the most appropriate instructional format .
2 . How does the model work ? At the beginning of each school year , students are assigned a set of skills they are expected to experience over the course of the year based on their current learning level . This set of skills , known as a student ’ s skill library , may include pre-grade level , on-grade level , or above-grade level skills .
Students experience these skills through multiple instructional approaches , or “ learning modalities ,” including teacher-delivered instruction , small group student collaboration , or independently with a computer or worksheet . At the end of each day , students take a fivequestion computer-based quiz , the results of which help determine what they will work on the following class day .
3 . What are the instructional approaches or “ learning modalities ” in Teach to One : Math ?
In Teach to One : Math , students will explore math using a variety of different instructional approaches , which we call modalities . Your child ’ s teachers play an important role in each of these approaches to learning .
Teacher-Delivered Modalities Students work with a teacher to explore particular concepts , skills , and approaches to learning . Specific modalities include :
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Live Investigation , where a teacher leads a single lesson on a skill Tasks , in which a teacher works with a consistent group of students over several days to help students work together to solve a real-world problem by applying multiple mathematical skills .
Student Collaboration Modalities In these teacher-facilitated modalities , students work together or work to teach one another strategies to solve math problems . Teachers use a variety of strategies to encourage discussion , debate , and collaborative problem solving . Specific modalities include :
� Small Group Collaboration , where three to six students work on an exercise
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� Peer-to-Peer , where two students work on an exercise together .
Independent Modalities