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Membership Benefits

Professional Learning Resources

• Annual Summer Institute (In-Person, Virtual)
  Join us for an immersive experience designed to elevate your instructional practices. Offered both in-person and virtually, the Summer Institute focuses on building rigorous, engaging, and equitable math instruction through the design of high-quality lessons and units.

• New to SVMI Meetings 
  The New to SVMI meetings are designed for classroom teachers, teacher leaders, coaches/TOSAs, and site and district administrators who are new to the Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative. New administrators and leaders of existing member districts are also encouraged to attend to learn about our updates. These meetings are held in August, September, and January.
  

• SVMI Math Leader Meetups (5x Year) 

  The SVMI Math Leader Meetups are designed for teacher leaders, coaches/TOSAs, site and district administrators to improve and refine their practice and strengthen their understanding around current research- and evidenced-based practices about math content, teaching strategies, and learning theory. These opportunities are designed to include new learnings coupled with collaborative networking opportunities with other member districts to hear about their mathematical journey. Meetups are offered virtually five times a year. This event is free for SVMI members. SVMI Guests are invited to join these Meetups for a fee.

• SVMI Math Leadership Summit (2x Year) 

  The SVMI Math Leadership Summit are designed as a day of learning and collaboration for teacher leaders, coaches/TOSAs, site and district administrators. The biannual summits aims to build awareness and deepen understanding at the intersection of instructional leadership, mathematics, equity, and engagement. Nationally recognized speakers feature relevant and meaningful topics during the Summit. The Summit is offered in-person. This event is free for SVMI members. SVMI Guests are invited to join these Summits for a fee.

• Member Professional Learning Sessions (In Person, Virtual)
  

  • The Virtual Professional Learning Series (Summer, Fall) is designed for classroom teachers, coaches/TOSAs, and administrators to participate in interactive professional learning centered on our SVMI Performance Assessment and Tools, coupled with best instructional practices, as well as intentional and impactful lesson and unit design. The PLs are facilitated by classroom educators and designed for grade bands: Grades TK-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School, and High School. This event is free for SVMI members.

  • The Virtual Professional Learning Series (Winter, Spring) is designed for all math educators and administrators to participate in interactive professional learning centered on the wide range of mathematical topics and interests. Topics have included AI and Ed Tech, Problem Solving, How to Use Building Thinking Classroom with SVMI Tasks, 8-Minute Math Routines, and so much more. The PLs designed for grade bands: Grades TK-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School, and High School. This event is free for SVMI members. SVMI Guests are invited to join these PL for a fee.

  • The In Person Professional Learning Series (Fall) is our SVMI Lab School: Member PL Series. This is an innovative cohort learning model that brings adult learning directly into the classroom. The 3-part series features LIVE classroom demonstrations and observations that highlight a seamless integration of SVMI tools and resources, mathematics content knowledge, Math Language Routines, TRU Math, and much more! This event is free for SVMI members.

Formative Tools That Elevate Instruction

• MAC/MARS Performance Tasks

Library of high quality, performance-based tasks aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

- Over 1400 performance assessment tasks

- Grades Kindergarten through Precalculus and Data Science

- Used for formative assessment and as teaching tools

- Available in English and Spanish

- Scaffolded tasks that increase in complexity

- Emphasize reasoning, problem solving, and justification

- High cognitive demand

- Gives students opportunities to engage in the Standards for Mathematical Practice

Each task is accompanied by a suite of tools, including:

- Point-scoring rubric

- Tools for Teachers, including sample re-engagement lessons and data

- Standardizing papers for equitable scoring practice

• Problem of the Month (POM) 
  A set of progressively more challenging, non-routine problems, spanning primary through high school. Designed to encourage creative thinking and perseverance in problem-solving.

- Library of over 60 five-level problems

- Each POM’s 5 levels address same conceptual topic, increasing in sophistication

- Open-ended and non-scaffolded

- Each POM accompanied by Teacher Notes: mathematical theories, content, and solutions

• Formative Re-engaging Lessons (FRLs)
  K-5 lessons that feature authentic student work, centered on performance tasks, to revisit mathematical concepts in collaborative, discussion-rich settings.

• Assessment Interviews
  TK - 3rd Grade one-on-one interview protocols that provide insight into early learners’ mathematical thinking.
  

MAC Summative Assessment Program *

The Mathematics Assessment Collaborative (MAC) assessment program, developed in partnership with the Mathematics Assessment Research Service (MARS), provides a set of high quality, performance-based assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Each Spring, member institutions have access to the Annual MAC Exam - a summative assessment designed to measure conceptual proficiency across major content strands.

- Administer on paper or online

- Grades 2 through Precalculus and Data Science

- Tasks for both Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Integrated High School tracks

- Score online or by hand on paper

- Online scoring via qAssess for secure scoring and real-time analytics

- Suite of 5 new performance assessment tasks per course

To support implementation, we offer:

- MAC Scoring Training for consistent rubric application

- MAC Orientation and Registration Meetings General

- MAC Meetings for planning and data analysis

- A comprehensive Technical Manual for exam policies and protocols

- SVMI can score your exams for an additional fee 

* Additional Fees May Apply 

Additional Resources

• Lesson Study Grants
  Collaborate on research projects to enhance math education practices.

• Re-engagement Tools & Coaching Resources
  Utilize protocols, guides, and videos to drive instruction and support coaching efforts.

• Mentions & Publications
  Explore thought leadership from SVMI’s founding directors and educational experts.

• Video Library
  Access videos showcasing effective math talks, lesson studies, and more.
  

Customized Assessment and Professional Learning 

SVMI offers customized assessment, coaching, professional learning series, and special projects to meet your district’s unique needs. Please visit the Assessment and/or Professional Learning pages for more information.