Our Math Approach
Anchoring standards-aligned, content-rich tasks
The content of a curriculum plays a critical role in student learning, and this content must not only be standards-aligned but also rich in a way that engages all students in multiple layers of understanding.
Communicating mathematical understanding
Providing students with opportunities to communicate and discuss their thinking improves student understanding, provides teachers with useful information to inform instruction, and shifts power away from teachers being the possessors of knowledge to students being the constructors of it.
Valuing the process of learning
Learning is an iterative process where students make meaning over time. Focusing on the process of how students learn, rather than the final result of their work, supports a growth mindset and encourages students to be active participants in their own learning.
Monitoring student progress
Monitoring student progress through various kinds of assessment is an integral part of a curriculum that informs teachers’ instructional decisions and students’ metacognition.
Honoring and building teacher expertise
Teachers bring their expertise to their classrooms, and providing them with a curriculum that empowers them to make the best decisions for their students will help drive student learning.
Before committing to a full school adoption, experience our high-quality curriculum firsthand with your own students and teachers. Our free 6-month pilot program allows you to see the impact of our materials on your classrooms before making a full commitment.
We offer two pilot windows to align with your school's schedule: a fall/winter session and a spring session. Your piloting teachers will receive free access to Fishtank Plus for two core units, along with dedicated onboarding support to ensure a successful pilot. For a longer, full-year experience, we also offer a paid pilot program.
Ready to see how Fishtank can transform your classrooms? Request a Demo or contact us at [email protected].
School Spotlight
Bridge Boston Charter School
"One of our instructional goals this year was to see more student talk and less teacher talk in every lesson. We have noticed a good increase in student talk, even if it's talking to another student and not necessarily whole class discussion, but we have noticed a big difference."
