Math
Program Overview
The Heartland AEA math consultants believe that every educator can and will prepare all students to be confident mathematicians, positively impacting an ever-changing global society as productive problem solvers.
Heartland AEA math consultants will support effective mathematics instruction that is guided by a clear set of content and practice standards. This is achieved through a balance of mathematical skills, concepts and applications and research-based instructional practices that emphasize explanation, justification and number sense to stimulate curiosity, inquiry, joy and deep understanding of mathematics. We are committed to supporting educators and systems so they can ensure access to grade-level Iowa Academic Standards of Mathematics and engaging learning for all students.
Areas of Support
Heartland AEA math consultants provide a variety of supports to help schools and teachers enhance student understanding and achievement in the area of mathematics.
Services include:
- Consulting and coaching and collaboration
- Professional learning in the areas of mathematics curriculum, instruction and assessment
Heartland AEA math consultants emphasize the importance of Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics, conceptual understanding, problem-based learning and differentiated instruction in their work with teachers, teacher-leaders and administrators.
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Important Contacts
Katie Scholl
- Curriculum Consultant-Math
Barb Sersland
- Curriculum Consultant-Math