Math

Program Overview

Heartland AEA Math Team Vision

The math consultants at Heartland Area Education Agency believe that every district/school will prepare all students to be confident users of mathematics, powerful quantitative thinkers, and productive problem solvers.

Heartland AEA math consultants will support effective mathematics instruction that is guided by a clear set of content and practice standards. Effective mathematics instruction must be grounded in a shared vision of teaching and learning that is evident in the ongoing interactions among students, teachers, school leaders, and Heartland AEA math consultants.

Areas of Support

Heartland AEA provides a variety of supports to help schools and teachers enhance student understanding and achievement in the area of mathematics. Services include consulting, coaching, collaboration and professional development in the areas of mathematics curriculum, instruction and assessment. Heartland AEA mathematics consultants emphasize the importance of Iowa Core mathematics, conceptual understanding, problem-based learning and differentiated instruction in their work with teachers, teacher-leaders and administrators.