By Kristin Umland, IM CEO and Cofounder Twelve years ago, Illustrative Mathematics® (IM) was just a scrappy startup with very few resources, held together by five founders who shared a conviction that we could help educators across the United States elevate their math instruction and help their students learn math for life. Today, IM® Math […]

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26.08.2025

Building a Supportive Home/School Partnership - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG

Open House. Back-to-School Night. Family Welcome. Math Night. No matter what the name of the event that launches the school year, family members will arrive at your school with the same burning questions: “What do I need to know to set my child up for success in math this year?” and “How can I continue […]

Illustrative Math

26.08.2025

Building a Supportive Home/School Partnership - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG

While families arrive with different school experiences and perspectives on what “doing math” means, they often share common questions: “What do I need to know to set my child up for success in math this year?” and “How can I continue to support them throughout the school year?” Hosting a Family Math Night can answer […]

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12.09.2025

Building a Math Community with IM K–5 Math - IM CERTIFIED® BLOG

By Tabitha Eutsler, 3rd Grade Teacher “I’m not sure this is working. Only five of my students are participating and commenting each day. The rest sit there and look at me.” This was my conversation with our math coordinator after my first few days of teaching IM K–5 Math with my third graders. Those five […]

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