Parent Testimonials

"I am an elementary school math coach. When I read through the parent materials, I was really impressed with IMP. It is a nationwide program that incorporates all of the same content as traditional math courses but includes greater roles for student voice, creativity, and thinking. The IMP format makes student think, inventively solve problems, and collaborate with others. This is the type of mathematical thinking that math courses need to develop in our students.

My son has a positive attitude towards math. He has a deeper understanding of the math he has learned. He has enjoyed the class experience. He is able to bring mathematical thinking and collaborative strategies to other aspects of his life. "

"I knew IMP was the right choice as soon as I saw my daughter's confidence increase. As a math specialist/coach (and parent), I believe a child's confidence in herself/himself is one of the most significant factors in determining a child's success. In IMP, my child is working together with her classmates to make meaning of the material, and she feels extremely supported by the teacher. The focus on talking about math with others helped her to better understand the material. IMP was definitely the right choice!

She is making sense of the material and finding support from her classmates and teacher! What a difference IMP has made in both of our lives."

"IMP has allowed my child the opportunity to continue to advance her math skills instead of saying/thinking, “I'm bad in math.”

In addition to increasing her math aptitude, IMP has made her a more creative and independent thinker and built strong collaborative skills. She has explained it to me as, “Instead of the teacher giving you the answer, you have to figure it out yourself.” Students are presented a problem and try to figure it out to the best of their ability working alongside teammates. Not only does this reinforce math concepts but it builds communication skills. As one who works professionally with scientists and engineers, I can attest to the importance of providing math students opportunities to hone communication skills. The IMP methodology is well rounded and has allowed my child to develop these capabilities."

"My son was struggling with honors math first quarter sophomore year and was going to drop down to standard until his friend told him about IMP. He talked to his math teacher who agreed he should try it.

My son slightly struggled with math for years causing him to become less confident. From the first IMP class, he finally understood the concepts and math became much easier. Math went from his worst subject to his best!"

"The IMP approach truly resonated with my daughter in terms of breaking down concepts and making them understandable to her.

From a parent's perspective, I think that IMP has developed Sasha's confidence in attacking and solving problems and given her a facility with math concepts. She has greatly benefitted from the classroom environment and the team-based approach as well. I think that IMP really can speak to students who don't necessarily think that they are strong math students -- but in reality, it is often just the approach that changes and unlocks the pre-existing potential within."

"My daughter’s 8th grade math teacher, who had worked closely with her when she needed extra help, suggested she take a look at the IMP math program when she got to the high school, I also have a good friend whose older daughter had been in the program.

My daughter has benefitted from the way that the math concepts are presented and practiced on large problems, but mostly she has benefitted from the continuity of the students working together for three years and the supportive and dedicated teachers!"

"The class does an excellent job of making math less intimidating and more approachable by reducing isolation through group work and understanding. My son likes math!"

"Both my child and I knew she needed to work in a collaborative group setting to succeed at math since it was not her academic strength. She needed a 'non-traditional' way to attack high school-level math using problem-solving and big picture ideas. At an in-person BTS night for 9th-grade parents, we learned about IMP and we were sold!

(My daughter's teacher) has made math palatable and engaging while building an incredible environment of trust, and community. "

"It’s given her much more confidence in her math abilities. It’s also been helpful being with the same group of students and teacher each year. "

"My child is much more engaged in the class -- now he really enjoys math. There's been a noticeable confidence boost as well. Really good fit for the way his brain works."

"IMP is much more suited to her learning style and has helped her better understand the material. As a result, it’s given her more confidence."