What Does “Strong Tier 1 Math Instruction” Actually Mean?

About this episode

The episode discusses the shared understanding of strong Tier 1 math instruction in education.

We talk about Tier 1 instruction all the time in math education. But here’s the question: Do we actually have a shared understanding of what strong Tier 1 math instruction looks like… or are we all picturing something slightly different? Because when terms like rigorous, engaging, and grade-level instruction aren’t clearly defined, things start to drift. In one classroom, students might be working through step-by-step procedures, focused on accuracy and speed. In another, they’re exploring mu...

People in this episode

Hosts: Kyle Pearce, Jon Orr

Topics covered

• Tier 1 instruction
• math education
• rigorous instruction
• engaging instruction
• grade-level instruction

Keywords

• Tier 1 instruction
• math education
• rigorous
• engaging
• grade-level

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