We Are Your Partner
Elevating Math Teaching and Learning Across Systems
Math Transformations honors and builds upon the talent and knowledge every teacher and leader brings to the teaching profession. We believe that every student deserves to see themself as a mathematician and to see mathematics as a gateway to their futures. Our passionate team of teachers, math coaches, principals, university professors, and scientists personalize professional learning experiences to support you and your students in elevating math teaching and learning across your systems. We also leverage our strength-based assessment to uncover student strengths, shift mindsets, and increase expectations.
We understand that change takes time and inspiration, that together we have to challenge our own beliefs about what it means to teach and learn mathematics. We understand that the interaction between the teacher and student is the heart of it all, yet all systems and players must be part of the solution. We are your partners in this endeavor. We know how to make these changes. We will meet you and your organization where you are in your development and build on your strengths. We will help you to get the results you desire and to create the mathematics experience every student deserves.
Every student
deserves to see
themself as a
mathematician and
to see mathematics
as a gateway
to their futures.
Assessment
UncoverMath
Formerly the “Primary DEMI”
UncoverMath is a developmentally appropriate, interview-based math assessment designed specifically for students in transitional kindergarten through second grade. This innovative tool not only uncovers and highlights individual student math strengths but also serves as a comprehensive district benchmark and formative classroom assessment system.
By providing insights into young students’ mathematical thinking, UncoverMath facilitates targeted instruction and enhances learning outcomes. Additionally, it functions as a valuable instrument for professional learning, empowering educators to deepen their understanding of math instruction and better support their students’ diverse needs.
Professional Learning
Building Systems of Support
Math Transformations brings decades of experience in transforming mathematics education to support your institution in reaching your mathematical goals. At the center of our solution is the belief that the interaction between students and teachers is critical. We work with you to build systems of support. We customize our math professional learning services to capitalize on your school’s or district’s strengths and to support the growth of your students, teachers, administrators, and community. Contact Math Transformations to partner with us.
Math Is Essential
High-Quality Experiences for All
We are a team of experienced educators who deeply believe that math is essential to all students’ lives and futures. We believe that every student is capable of building a solid foundation in mathematics and that every teacher is capable of facilitating high-quality math experiences.
What Makes Us Unique
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“Andrea and the Math Transformations team are unquestionably the highest quality professional development available to schools to improve math instruction for deep student learning. They expertly combine years of experience in mathematics instruction and adult learning with the ability to meet teachers where they are – supporting, challenging and inspiring educators at all levels to take risks in their teaching and have fun doing it. Teachers love working with them, principals consistently set aside discretionary funds to partner with them, and student achievement in math is on the rise! I cannot recommend Math Transformations highly enough.”
Dr. Andrew Johnsen | Superintendent
Lakeside Union School District