Math Success by DMTI

The progression

Each step builds on the one before it. A student who is stuck on fractions is usually stuck on something earlier, and this is the order we look in.

Step 1 Addition & Subtraction Step 2 Multiplication & Division Step 3 Fractions In development Step 4 Decimals In development Step 5 Ratio & Proportion Step 6 Geometry & Measurement

Step 1

Addition & Subtraction

2 insights

Insight 6 K-2

Early Predictors of Math Success

This DMT Insight highlights the importance of spatial reasoning and measurement skills as early predictors of long-term success in mathematics.

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Insight 33 3-6

The Struggle with Rounding and Estimation

This DMTI Insight examines the common misconceptions in rounding and estimation, offering research-based strategies to shift instruction from...

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Step 2

Multiplication & Division

1 insight

Insight 10 3-5

The Power of Division

This DMT insight highlights division as a fundamental mathematical operation crucial in developing numerical understanding and problem-solving skills.

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Step 5

Ratio & Proportion

1 insight

Insight 52 3-6

Scaling and Comparing

This DMT Insight explains why the move from adding to scaling, from asking how many more to how many times as much, is one of the strongest signals of...

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Step 6

Geometry & Measurement

1 insight

Insight 18 K-8

Why Measurement Matters: The Building Blocks of Math

The research underscores the critical role of measurement as a foundational concept in developing students’ mathematical understanding.

Profile: Geometry & Measurement