The Big Idea
Mathematics is a complex topic and can be intimidating to many students. Math can also be challenging for adults. Unfortunately, over 90% of school systems only test and teach a small portion of the many interconnected parts of mathematics – leaving wide gaps in students’ future learning capabilities. DMTI offers a thorough, research-based approach to math education that addresses all foundational aspects of what it means to learn, and love, mathematics.
Professional Development
DMTI offers professional development for teachers to enhance their knowledge and improve their math instruction.
Curricular Resources
DMTI offers solutions to schools and parents.
Assessment
The Primary Math Assessment (PMA) can be used to predict children's areas of math strengths and limitations.
Unique Approach
The Developing Mathematical Thinking (DMT)
approach has five interrelated components.
1. Building on students’ ideas
2. Modeling the mathematics
3. Creating conceptual and procedured knowledge
4. Infusing structual language
5. Addressing misconceptions
Our Solution
The Developing Mathematical Thinking Institute (DMTI) is dedicated to enhancing students’ learning of mathematics by supporting educators in the implementation of research-based instructional strategies through high-quality professional development, curricular resources and assessments. Here is how we Develop Mathematical Thinking.
Professional Development
Customized professional development and workshops for schools and math educators to augment teaching process, skill sets, and overarching quality of learning experiences for students.
Ongoing Embedded Support
Next, we take you through a progressive and systematic process to develop and use a curriculum that improves the math learning experiences for both educators and students.
Primary Math Assessment (PMA)
The PMA-Screener and PMA-Diagnostic tools are used to identify students at-risk for poor math outcomes. It is a research-based, universal tool that screens and diagnoses students on 6 domains that predict future success in math. It identifies students’ strengths and deficiencies and provides educators insight and materials to support students.
35%
Average increase in math class test scores
112
Schools 27 districts in 7 states are working with DMTI
25
Years of dedication to help improve people’s lives through math
26,984
People impacted and educated by DMTI’s proven method
100%
DMTI promises all our partners to see an increase in their math test scores & overall satisfaction
