Math Success Foundations - Free Elementary Math Education Program
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Teach Math So It Finally Clicks (Free Course).

A 7-part breakthrough course that helps math finally click
(without more prep, new curriculum, or extra work).


  • ✔ Real strategies proven in real classrooms.

  • ✔ No new curriculum. No extra prep. Just better results.

  • ✔ Teach math in a way students finally understand (and enjoy)!
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Become the Math teacher they never forget.

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    “Before, math was my least favorite subject to teach. Now, it is most definitely my favorite!”

    — Mrs. Johnson

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    “This is the best math PD I’ve ever experienced in my 16 years of teaching! ”

    — Erin Bassham


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    “I wanted to share my math ISAT percentage with you. 73%! That’s over 20 points higher than last year!”

    — Kelli

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    “I had kids that were absolutely loving math and wanting to create their own problems for their friends to solve!”

    — Mr Alvarez

    Let Us Give You

    The Missing
    Chapter From
    Teacher Prep

    1

    Laying the Foundation

    Give every student the cognitive tools they need to thrive in math — before a single worksheet is passed out.

    Unlock What Actually Predicts Success

    Learn the surprisingly simple signals that determine long-term math success — and how to teach for them.

    The New Science of Priming Brains for Math

    Use cutting-edge methods to prepare young minds for math — boosting attention, retention, and engagement.

    Make the Abstract Feel Concrete

    Turn confusing problems into clear visuals to help students finally understand what’s really happening.

    2

    Teaching That Sticks

    Discover what most teacher prep programs miss — and what decades of research reveal about how students learn math.

    How To Balance Deep Thinking with Fluency

    Master the art of teaching both why and how. Build lasting understanding without sacrificing speed or skill.

    Reveal the Hidden Patterns in Math

    Show students how math fits together by teaching the deep structure beneath the surface.

    3

    Practice That Builds Confidence

    Reinforce understanding and surface gaps using smarter, research-backed routines.

    Address Misconceptions and Forge Lasting Learning

    Identify and fix misunderstandings early with formative routines that strengthen learning.

    Watch Breakthroughs Happen

    Real Teachers Real Classrom, Real Moments

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    Rosie Ashcraft- Kindergarten School Teacher

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    Mrs. Hochstrasser – Never thought she'd love teaching math

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    The Hidden Gap in Math Instruction

    You’re doing everything right... So why don’t students get it? Well, most training tells you what to teach. But students need to know how math works.

    That’s what this course unlocks.

    You’ll see why so many students are left behind — and how a few small shifts can change everything.

    🎯 No Extra Prep 🔍 Breakthrough Lens 🧮 Classroom Tested

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does the course take?
    The course is seven short videos. You can finish it in one afternoon — or go one lesson at a time.
    Is it for a specific grade level?
    These strategies work across grade levels — especially K–8 — wherever students are getting stuck. It’s never too early to build the right foundation.
    Are the ideas too advanced for my students?
    No. This approach works especially well for students who struggle. It makes concepts clearer, not harder.
    Is this just another theory course?
    No. We share practical, classroom-tested strategies you can start using right away.
    Why is this course free?
    Because every teacher deserves better tools. If it helps you, we hope you’ll explore more of what we do.

    Loved by Teachers and Admins

    What teachers say after seeing DMTI transform their students

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    "I have taught math in several states now, and I found this to be one of the most innovative in terms of stretching our mathematical thinking in specific, strategic ways to get the most gains from students.”


    — Michelle

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    “If I had been taught math this way I think I would have loved it and actually been a math teacher. I never thought I would say this, but I actually look forward to math”


    — Kelli


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    “I can see that when students conceptualize math in such a way and are comfortable with various methods of solving equations, it will be easier for them to articulate and reason with their ideas and conjectures. It may even give them more confidence to try new problems.”

    Christina

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    “I went from 30% proficient at the beginning of the year to 79%. If a special education student would have taken his time and actually looked at the questions, I really think he would have been at grade level…the special education teachers were amazed at this growth in math. It was phenomenal.”

    — Anna

    Ready to Transform Your Teaching?

    You could finish the course in one afternoon.

    Start Teaching Smarter

    It's free forever and - it works.

    Meet Our Founder

    Jonathan Brendefur, PhD, is an award-winning mathematics educator, researcher, and speaker who supports teachers daily in helping students build mathematical understanding, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.

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