Illustrative Mathematics

Resources for Implementation

Curriculum Access and Overview

Imagine Learning Classroom Grades K-8, AGA

Kiddom Grades K-8

Additional Resources

Supporting Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learners in Illustrative Math Instruction

Creating and Using Anchor Charts

Resources for Test Prep

Preparing for the Regents Exam in an Illustrative Mathematics Classroom

Algebra 1 Regents IM Alignment

Regents Prep Materials

The regents prep material is designed as a supplemental learning experience that supports, but does not replace, Tier 1 instruction. Its purpose is to provide students with additional opportunities to engage deeply with high-priority mathematical content in ways that strengthen understanding, build connections, and prepare them for success on the Regents exam. Rather than focusing on isolated test practice, the materials rely on conceptual understanding and sensemaking as the most effective pathways to long-term retention and transfer. These materials are designed to be in alignment with NYCPS Guidance for Preparing for the Regents Exam in an Illustrative Mathematics Classroom.

Two-Part Session Design

Each Regents prep session is intentionally structured into two complementary parts for a total of 90 minutes. These parts may be facilitated during a single 90-minute block of time or across two 45-minute blocks of time.

Part 1: Re-engagement and Concept Development (45 minutes)

Part 2: Practice & Application (45 minutes)

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Algebra 1 Regents Test Prep Teacher Guide_Sept 2025

Facilitator Documents

Topic Slides & Handouts

Tests

HQIM in Action: Videos from NYCPS Schools

This set of videos features a full lesson of Illustrative Mathematics (Algebra 1, Unit 4 Lesson 6) taught by three sets of teachers at the same school. The 6-2 Launch videos feature the Co-craft Questions math language routine.

Katie Carson & Jack Kui (Algebra 1)

Katie Carson (Algebra 1)

Mauricio Gonzalez & Jack Kui (Algebra 1)

These videos use student/teacher storytelling to provide an overview of some features of the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum.

Stories of Practice

This set of videos features a full lesson of Illustrative Mathematics (Algebra 1, Unit 4 Lesson 7). Following the videos is some brief commentary from the teacher and some students. The Warm-up features the Poll the Class routine, the 7-2 Launch video features the Notice and Wonder routine, the 7-2 Work & Synthesis video features the Compare and Connect math language routine, and the Activity 7-3 video features the Stronger and Clearer math language routine.

Daniel De Sousa (Algebra 1)

This set of videos features a full lesson of Illustrative Mathematics (Grade 7, Unit 7, Lesson 2). Each clip focuses on a different segment of the IM lesson structure (Warm-up, Activities, Lesson Synthesis).

Mia Price (7th Grade)

This set of videos features three full lessons of Illustrative Mathematics (Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 14; Grade 6, Unit 6, Lesson 8; & Algebra 2, Unit 2, Lesson 5 taken by 8th grader Algebra 1 students). Each clip focuses on a different segment of the IM lesson structure (Warm-up, Activities, Lesson Synthesis). In one class, the alternative teaching ICT model was used, so there are two clips featuring the same activity taught to different groups of students using different approaches.

Daniel Albino (6th Grade)

Aine Ross & Michelle Raffa (6th Grade)

Kayla Neill (8th Grade Algebra 1)