A Balanced Approach to Mathematics Instruction

In NISD, we believe that mathematical proficiency is rooted in the development of five interrelated strands: conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and productive disposition. Students engage with challenging tasks that allow them to connect new learning with prior knowledge and informal reasoning, acquiring conceptual knowledge as well as procedural knowledge, so that they can meaningfully transfer and apply knowledge to new situations. Students construct knowledge socially, through discourse and collaboration, and receive descriptive and timely feedback to develop awareness of themselves as learners and monitor their learning and performance.   

We are beyond thrilled to have you join our amazing math family! We look forward to getting to know each of you as we collaborate to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all. We are always happy to help! 

Get acquainted with your elementary math resources!

Click on the images below to explore enVision+ Texas Mathematics and Imagine Math.

Click here to access your one-stop-shop created by the Mathematics Instructional Support Team (The MIST)! Take a peek into math classrooms across the district, catch up on our latest Math Corner newsletter, and dive into helpful resources for planning and instruction. 

During the school year, you will participate in New Teacher Academy. You will be given the opportunity to visit mentor teachers' classrooms, engage in reflective practices regarding instruction, collaborate and connect with other new teachers across the district, and have additional time to plan for instruction. Dates and locations will be communicated through the curriculum department and campus administration.