Illustrative Mathematics

Happy Pi Day! 🥧

Every circle has the same secret: π.

How do you help students discover it?

If you're at CMC-Central or NYCESPA today, come say hi to the IM team!

#PiDay #LearnWithIM

[OLD] New York City In a world that demands a greater understanding of math than ever before, IM® Math is a rigorous curriculum that prepares students in New York City for success. New York City Public Schools adopted IM Math in 2024 as part of NYC Solves, an initiative to help students in the nation’s largest school d…

📍 We’re at #NYCESPA!

Stop by the IM booth to connect with us about math instruction, curriculum decisions, and supporting strong teaching and learning in NYC schools.

Plus, be sure to enter our $50 swag giveaway!

Learn more about IM® Math in NYC: knowim.org/nyc 🍎

Introducing California IM 360 Welcome to IM 360™, the new version of the IM K–12 Math curriculum. After listening to valuable feedback from educators and students alike, we’ve made transformative changes to create a more inclusive learning environment. IM 360 empowers teachers to ensure that every child learns grade level mathematics and develops a positive mathematical identity through engaging learning experiences that shape their understanding and personal development.

📍 IM is at #CMCCentral!

Stop by the Booth #43 to learn more about our California TK–12 math curriculum and CA.AccessIM.org—offering free, CA-aligned curriculum + implementation support.

We’ve got a swag giveaway, too! 🎁
Learn more about IM® Math for CA: knowim.org/ca

Staying Curious in Transitional Kindergarten: What Inquiry Play Reveals About How Students Think - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By Lindy Olejniczak, PK–6 Content Specialist This past year, I was playing with my friend’s 2.5-year-old sons. The “game” started with bringing colored balls from a ball pit and tossing them to me. As I caught each one, I began arranging them in different ways. At one point I thought, “I wonder what they would […]

✨ What if the most important instructional move isn’t talking—but watching? Inquiry Play in IM’s TK curriculum shifts classrooms so students test ideas through play, while teachers learn to observe and interpret thinking as it emerges.

📖 Learn more: knowim.org/stayingcurious

We often project our expectations onto student work—and miss what students are actually trying to show us.

💡 Our latest #IMxBlog post explores how slowing down to observe inquiry play in Transitional Kindergarten supports more responsive instruction.

📖 knowim.org/stayingcurious

Celebrating Women Who Shape Mathematics 💜

Here’s to all the women breaking barriers in mathemtatics—and to the teachers creating classrooms where every student can thrive, explore, and see themselves as mathematicians. 💫

#WomensHistoryMonth #LearnWithIM

✨ Young learners are always thinking mathematically—even when they don’t have the words to explain it.

Our latest #IMxBlog explores how inquiry play helps us see student thinking in Transitional Kindergarten classrooms.

Read more: knowim.org/stayingcurious
#IMTK #EarlyMath

Pittsburgh Public Schools Part 1: Third-Grade Math Proficiency Nearly Doubles with IM® Math - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In the 2024–2025 school year, 40.7% of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) third-grade students scored proficient or advanced in mathematics, surpassing the district’s interim goal of 33.4% and nearly doubling proficiency rates from the 2020–2021 baseline. For district leaders, this progress represents more than a promising data point. It reflects a […]

📣 ICYMI . . . At Pittsburgh Public Schools, nearly doubling third-grade math proficiency didn’t come from a quick fix.

Read our two-part #IMxBlog series to see how real improvement = coherence + consistency.

👉 knowim.org/pps

#LearnWithIM #ImagineLearning

🎉 Just 2 years into IM® Math through Imagine Learning, Pittsburgh Public Schools are seeing results

PPS’ gains show what’s possible when students have consistent access to rigorous, grade-level instruction + the right supports.

Full story → knowim.org/pps

#LearnWithIM

Introducing California IM 360 Welcome to IM 360™, the new version of the IM K–12 Math curriculum. After listening to valuable feedback from educators and students alike, we’ve made transformative changes to create a more inclusive learning environment. IM 360 empowers teachers to ensure that every child learns grade level mathematics and develops a positive mathematical identity through engaging learning experiences that shape their understanding and personal development.

📍 Headed to #CMCCentral?

Visit Booth #43 to learn about IM’s CA math curriculum and CA.AccessIM.org—your free hub for CA-aligned resources and implementation support.

We’re also giving away $50 to spend in the IM Swag Shop! 🎁

Learn more: knowim.org/ca

#cmcmath

[OLD] New York City

📍 Attending #NYCESPA on March 14?

Stop by the Illustrative Mathematics booth to connect with us about IM’s TK–12 problem-based curriculum and implementation resources.

👀 $50 swag giveaway included!
Learn more about our commitment to NYC schools: knowim.org/nyc

#IMMath

At Pittsburgh Public Schools, progress means building systems that improve over time.

That’s why PPS is aligning curriculum, PL, and instructional practice to create classrooms where all students can thrive.

See how in our 2-part #IMxBlog series → knowim.org/pps

Pittsburgh Public Schools Part 1: Third-Grade Math Proficiency Nearly Doubles with IM® Math - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In the 2024–2025 school year, 40.7% of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) third-grade students scored proficient or advanced in mathematics, surpassing the district’s interim goal of 33.4% and nearly doubling proficiency rates from the 2020–2021 baseline. For district leaders, this progress represents more than a promising data point. It reflects a […]

📈 Pittsburgh Public Schools nearly doubled 3rd-grade math proficiency in just two years after adopting IM® Math through IM Certified® partner Imagine Learning.

Our 2-part #IMxBlog series unpacks how PPS made it happen → knowim.org/pps

#IMMath #LearnWithIM

Staying Grounded in Classrooms: A School Visit to PS 121 in the Bronx - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In February, a group of Illustrative Mathematics (IM) leaders spent a day at PS 121, an elementary school in NYC Public Schools District 11 located in the Bronx. The purpose of the visit was straightforward but meaningful. We wanted to see IM® Math in action and learn directly from the […]

🎒 Our visit to PS 121 showed what’s possible when teachers, leaders & systems align around strong math instruction.

We’re grateful to the NYC Public Schools educators who welcomed us into their classrooms.

Read what we learned in the latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/ps121

Staying Grounded in Classrooms: A School Visit to PS 121 in the Bronx - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In February, a group of Illustrative Mathematics (IM) leaders spent a day at PS 121, an elementary school in NYC Public Schools District 11 located in the Bronx. The purpose of the visit was straightforward but meaningful. We wanted to see IM® Math in action and learn directly from the […]

At PS 121, we got to see IM® Math in action: students reasoning deeply, teachers facilitating thoughtful discussions, and classrooms where every student’s thinking mattered.

Take a look inside this NYC Public Schools in our latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/ps121

Building a Coherent Math System: Lessons from NYC District 11 - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team When districts commit to high-quality instructional materials and the conditions that make strong implementation possible, the impact on student outcomes can be powerful—and measurable. A new case study from Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) highlights exactly that kind of story. In New York City’s District 11 […]

Sustainable math improvement takes more than new materials.

See how a shared, high-quality curriculum paired with aligned coaching + systemwide coherence helped District 11 see measurable gains across student groups.

Get the full story: knowim.org/mathgains

#IMxBlog #CPRL

Staying Grounded in Classrooms: A School Visit to PS 121 in the Bronx - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In February, a group of Illustrative Mathematics (IM) leaders spent a day at PS 121, an elementary school in NYC Public Schools District 11 located in the Bronx. The purpose of the visit was straightforward but meaningful. We wanted to see IM® Math in action and learn directly from the […]

Seeing coherence in action at PS 121 was inspiring: teachers learning together and classrooms alive with curiosity.

We’re grateful to the educators who welcomed us in and reminded us what’s possible when a school moves forward together.

Read more: knowim.org/ps121

#IMxBlog

Building a Coherent Math System: Lessons from NYC District 11 - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team When districts commit to high-quality instructional materials and the conditions that make strong implementation possible, the impact on student outcomes can be powerful—and measurable. A new case study from Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) highlights exactly that kind of story. In New York City’s District 11 […]

A #CPRL case study shows how systemwide coherence drove math gains in NYC D11:

+10.3 pts proficiency (grades 3–8)
+9.4 – English learners
+6.6 – Students with disabilities
Nearly 20-pt reduction in students significantly below grade level since ‘18

👉 knowim.org/mathgains

Staying Grounded in Classrooms: A School Visit to PS 121 in the Bronx - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team In February, a group of Illustrative Mathematics (IM) leaders spent a day at PS 121, an elementary school in NYC Public Schools District 11 located in the Bronx. The purpose of the visit was straightforward but meaningful. We wanted to see IM® Math in action and learn directly from the […]

We visited PS 121 to see IM® Math in action across K–5 classrooms in NYC Public Schools.

What stood out wasn’t just the positive data. We saw students who knew their thinking mattered.

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. 💜

Read more: knowim.org/ps121

#IMxBlog

Building a Coherent Math System: Lessons from NYC District 11 - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team When districts commit to high-quality instructional materials and the conditions that make strong implementation possible, the impact on student outcomes can be powerful—and measurable. A new case study from Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) highlights exactly that kind of story. In New York City’s District 11 […]

What happens when a district chooses coherence over quick fixes?

In NYC District 11, that shift helped drive measurable math gains across grades and student groups.

A new #CPRL case study highlights the impact of systemwide coherence + IM® Math. Learn more: knowim.org/mathgains

🚀 Big news: Coteach is now IM Certified®

This AI assistant works with IM® v.360 to scaffold lessons, anticipate student thinking, and create classroom-ready resources—helping teachers bring problem-based math to life. 💡📚

Learn more: knowim.org/coteach
#LearnWithIM #Coteach

Building a Coherent Math System: Lessons from NYC District 11 - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team When districts commit to high-quality instructional materials and the conditions that make strong implementation possible, the impact on student outcomes can be powerful—and measurable. A new case study from Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) highlights exactly that kind of story. In New York City’s District 11 […]

+10.3 percentage pts in math proficiency for grades 3–8!

After committing to a shared, high-quality curriculum and strong implementation, NYC District 11 saw gains across student groups:

+9.4 – English learners
+6.6 – Students with disabilities

Learn more: knowim.org/mathgains

Free, High-Quality Math Curriculum and Support for California Classrooms - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team California educators are navigating big shifts in math instruction, grounded in access, coherence, and deeper student understanding. California AccessIM was designed to meet this moment. Available to all educators at CA.AccessIM.org, California AccessIM offers free K–12 math curriculum and implementation support aligned to the California Mathematics Framework, giving teachers and […]

🗣️ Math + language development shouldn’t live in separate silos.

See how CA.AccessIM.org supports districts with IM’s free, CA-aligned K–12 math curriculum intentionally designed for California’s multilingual learners.

Learn more: knowim.org/ca.accessim

#IMxBlog #LearnWithIM

IM News The Illustrative Mathematic news page covers all the latest articles covering topics such as: virtual learning, teacher support & more!

More positive news for math instruction in NYC Public Schools!

An article from Bank Street College of Education Center highlights how NYC Solves is strengthening grade-level math in 31 middle schools—with IM® Math at the center.

See why they say NYC Solves is working: knowim.org/news

Free, High-Quality Math Curriculum and Support for California Classrooms - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team California educators are navigating big shifts in math instruction, grounded in access, coherence, and deeper student understanding. California AccessIM was designed to meet this moment. Available to all educators at CA.AccessIM.org, California AccessIM offers free K–12 math curriculum and implementation support aligned to the California Mathematics Framework, giving teachers and […]

🌟 Accessing high-quality math curriculum shouldn’t be complicated.

See how IM supports CA-aligned HQIM and strong implementation at scale.
Bring the CA Math Framework to life with free curriculum + guidance for educators statewide.

Learn more: knowim.org/ca.accessim
#IMxBlog

Free, High-Quality Math Curriculum and Support for California Classrooms - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team California educators are navigating big shifts in math instruction, grounded in access, coherence, and deeper student understanding. California AccessIM was designed to meet this moment. Available to all educators at CA.AccessIM.org, California AccessIM offers free K–12 math curriculum and implementation support aligned to the California Mathematics Framework, giving teachers and […]

Math instruction that connects to the real world! 🌎

IM’s CA-aligned math curriculum integrates CA Environmental Principles & Concepts—helping students use math to explore sustainability, data, and decision-making.

Learn how to access IM’s free CA curriculum 👇
knowim.org/ca.accessim

Free, High-Quality Math Curriculum and Support for California Classrooms - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team California educators are navigating big shifts in math instruction, grounded in access, coherence, and deeper student understanding. California AccessIM was designed to meet this moment. Available to all educators at CA.AccessIM.org, California AccessIM offers free K–12 math curriculum and implementation support aligned to the California Mathematics Framework, giving teachers and […]

Free, CA-aligned K–12 math curriculum—built for coherence, fluency, rigor, and strong implementation.

See how CA.AccessIM.org serves California districts. Read our latest #IMxBlog post: knowim.org/ca.accessim

#LearnWithIM #CaliforniaMath

ALL SYSTEMS GO | Shared, High-Quality Curriculums Improving Education Outcomes Discover how unified, evidence-based curriculums are transforming school districts into cohesive learning communities. Explore case studies of success and strategies for high-quality education.

New research from Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) highlights what’s possible when schools align around HQIM and strong implementation.

First up: NYC Public Schools District 11.

Explore what’s working: itsallsystemsgo.org

#AllSystemsGo

When Strong Curriculum Meets Strong Implementation: Lessons from Windsor Charter Academy - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG By the Illustrative Mathematics team When schools pair a high-quality curriculum with the right digital tools and strong implementation, the results can be powerful. A recent case study from Kiddom, one of our IM® Certified curriculum distribution partners, highlights exactly that story. At Windsor Charter Academy Middle School in Windsor, Colorado, students made remarkable gains […]

📈A new case study from Kiddom—an IM Certified® partner—highlights math gains at Windsor Charter Academy in CO.

“After implementing IM® Math v.360, students in grades 6–8 exceeded state math proficiency rates by an average of 29.2 percentage points.”

knowim.org/windsor

#IMxBlog

💘 Our Valentine?
Teachers who make math add up, help ideas connect, and show students they belong in math.

We ❤️ all you do!

#ValentinesDay #MathTeachers #LearnWithIM