Providing relevant, in-depth and ongoing staff development is an essential ingredient for a strong implementation of MathScape. The experiences of various districts using MathScape suggest that teachers who receive ongoing support during the first 2-3 years of implementation have better results using the curriculum and are more satisfied with the materials than those who do not.
There are a number of steps that need to happen before MathScape is properly implemented into a district. Pre-implementation workshops are a good way to introduce MathScape to a district. [More]
As teachers begin using MathScape, experience suggests that their concerns center on the specifics of using the curriculum, including how to assess students and meet local standards. [More]
Many teachers reflect on their MathScape experience before the beginning of year two. Frequently they will ask themselves, "What will I do differently this year?" [More]