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iCoachTEAM

Instructional Coaching for Tech-Enhanced Approaches to Mathematics (iCoachTEAM) is a program designed to help instructional coaches support middle school mathematics teachers in using technology to promote conceptual understanding and conduct formative assessment.

Using the iCoachTEAM resources, coaches work with mathematics teachers to create math-specific instructional goals and use high-quality mathematics instructional strategies to make improvements to their mathematics teaching. The resources are designed to center coaching attention on mathematics instruction, specifically on promoting conceptual understanding and conducting formative assessment with technology—especially with “focus students” (students who are testing one year or more behind in grade level math). The resources can enhance the work of any coach, whether they use an established coaching model or take a more flexible approach.

The iCoachTEAM resources are usable by teachers and administrators as well. We encourage anybody with an interest in implementing high-quality mathematics instruction to explore and use these materials.

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We offer professional learning opportunities for coaches, teachers, and administrators on the effective use of iCoachTEAM resources and high-quality mathematics instruction, including research-based strategies for promoting conceptual understanding and conducting formative assessment in mathematics.

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Conceptual Understanding Formative Assessment

A three-level pyramid illustrating levels of math conceptual understanding. The base represents 'Conceptual Understanding with Reasoning' (the why), the middle shows 'Procedures' (the how), and the top represents 'Answers' (the what). A sample math equation and student explanation demonstrate each level.

A circular flow diagram representing formative assessment in math. Arrows connect three stages: 'Eliciting Student Thinking,' 'Responding to Student Thinking,' and 'Continual Adjustment of Instruction.' The cycle surrounds a center labeled 'Formative Assessment for Math Learning.'
Conceptual Understanding

A three-level pyramid illustrating levels of math conceptual understanding. The base represents 'Conceptual Understanding with Reasoning' (the why), the middle shows 'Procedures' (the how), and the top represents 'Answers' (the what). A sample math equation and student explanation demonstrate each level.
Formative Assessment

A circular flow diagram representing formative assessment in math. Arrows connect three stages: 'Eliciting Student Thinking,' 'Responding to Student Thinking,' and 'Continual Adjustment of Instruction.' The cycle surrounds a center labeled 'Formative Assessment for Math Learning.'

  1. Simon, M. (2025). What is a mathematical concept? Mathematics Teacher – Learning and Teaching PK-12, 118(4). https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2024.0228

  2. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2014). Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. NCTM.

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