Math Intervention - Maneuvering the Middle

If you are a math teacher with struggling students then you have probably thought...

“It’s so hard to teach a concept without leaving someone behind.”

“My class has so many ability levels and they all come with different prior knowledge”

“I really don’t know where to start with math intervention.”

If you’re a math intervention teacher, have struggling math students in your class, or are tasked with the responsibility of bringing students up to grade-level, then you probably already know that you need a step-by-step program so that you don’t continue spinning your wheels trying to meet everyone’s needs.

You probably have spent hours searching the internet trying to find the perfect lesson that will allow you to specifically target each individual student.

And, likely you have also spent sleepless nights feeling overwhelmed with the planning to differentiate for your students.

There is a better way.

It is not uncommon for schools to allocate time in the schedule for math intervention, but typically the expectations are few and far between with little guidance and lack of support.

Even if you are lucky enough to have time dedicated to math intervention, having a step-by-step program can:

PROVIDE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR STUDENTS

Students are capable of being successful in math! Some might need you to help fill in the gaps. A step-by-step program allows you to systematically meet their needs.

BUILD YOUR STUDENT’S SELF CONFIDENCE

When students are successful they actually begin to enjoy math class and their confidence grows exponentially.

GIVE YOU HOURS BACK IN YOUR DAY

With a step-by-step program, you get to quit the time-consuming practice of searching the internet and settling for subpar materials.

Hands-on, small group focused, and individualized are all priorities so that you can meet every student where they’re at.

You probably have spent hours searching the internet trying to find the perfect lesson that will allow you to specifically target each individual student.

And, likely you have also spent sleepless nights feeling overwhelmed with the planning to differentiate for your students.

There is a better way.

What makes Maneuvering Math™ so different?

Maneuvering Math™ is designed to target struggling math students through Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions that are small group focused. Our framework provides a leveled structure so you can fill in gaps of foundational math concepts, build your student's self confidence, and get hours back in your day.

Here's How Maneuvering Math™ Works

DAILY NUMBER SENSE ROUTINE

A number sense notebook with out-of-the-box questions that build numerical fluency, provide for mathematical conversations, have an entry point for all students, and can be used to discuss strategies and thinking. Many of the questions lend themselves to a number talk, too.

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION

Leveled sets of questions and interactive thinking mats for over 60 topics to facilitate small groups. The question cards and mats will allow students a hands-on opportunity to build confidence and master skills while giving you the materials to facilitate learning, correct misconceptions, and meet students exactly where they are.

DIGITAL ACTIVITIES

Google Slides activities to help your students improve their skills in an engaging format. The digital activities are aligned with the small group topics, so that after your students leave the small group they can practice the same skills in an individual or partner setting.

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS

TEACHER TRAINING & IMPLEMENTATION

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS & IDEAS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL ACTIVITIES ARE ORGANIZED INTO DIFFERENT SKILLS

NUMERICAL REPRESENTATIONS

Building the foundation of the number system and how numbers are represented in various ways

Exponents
Order of Operations
Prime Factorization
Properties of Operations
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Ordering Rational Numbers
Approximating Irrationals

NUMBER OPERATIONS

Operating with integers, fractions, and decimals

Adding Integers
Subtracting Integers
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Equivalent Fractions
Adding Fractions
Subtracting Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals
Operations with Multiple Steps

ALGEBRAIC RELATIONSHIPS

Representing proportional and non-proportional relationships in various forms

Identifying Functions
Slope
Tables
Graphs
Writing Equations
Multiple Representations

RATIOS

Understanding and applying ratios, rates, and proportions

Ratios
Rates
Measurement Conversions
Proportions
Percents
Percent of Change

EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES

Solving and applying equations and inequalities

One-Step Equations
One-Step Inequalities
Two-Step Equations
Two-Step Inequalities
Equations with Variables on Both Sides

2D GEOMETRY

Similarity, understanding the coordinate plane and translations on it, and applying the Pythagorean theorem

Graphing Ordered Pairs
Similar Figures
Translations
Reflections
Rotations
Dilations
Pythagorean Theorem

MEASUREMENT

Calculating and applying area, circumference, and volume of 2D and 3D shapes

Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms
Area of Triangles and Trapezoids
Circumference and Area of Circles
Composite Area
Volume of Prisms
Volume of Pyramids
Volume of Cylinders
Volume of Cones
Volume of Spheres

DATA AND GRAPHING

Analyzing and displaying data in various types of graphs

Measures of Center
Measures of Variability
Dot Plots
Histograms
Box Plots
Displaying Percentages
Scatter Plots

PROBABILITY

Exploring the probability of simple and compound events

Probability of Simple Events
Theoretical and Experimental Probability
Probability of Compound Events

What kind of classroom is this for?

Maneuvering Math™ is for math intervention teachers. When we designed the program, we had in mind a teacher who has at least a 40 minute class period devoted to students who are struggling with math content. You might be the second math class that students attend each day. You may be a resource math teacher. Ideally, you have a minimum of 40 minutes a day and are tasked with the challenge of filling gaps and bringing your students up to speed.

How Does the Licensing Work?

Unlike many other educational resources, pricing is based on the number of teachers using the resources, not the number of students. Each teacher needs their own license regardless of how many classes or students they teach. See the examples below and if you need further clarification, please submit your pre-sales questions here.

How Much Does it Cost?

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$24 billed monthly or $270 billed annually

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does this align with the TEKS or CCSS?

Maneuvering Math™ is comprehensive, so skills from 6th-8th grade (even some 5th grade review) will all be included.

When we organized the content and determined the concepts to include we referenced both the TEKS and CCSS, while focusing on the essential math concepts. Unlike our curriculum which is standards-based, Maneuvering Math™ is skill-based. These key skills will support a student's ability so they can be successful with the standards.

How is this different from Maneuvering the Middle® curriculum?

Maneuvering the Middle® math curriculum is standards-based and available by grade level for both the CCSS and TEKS. Those materials speak to the depth and complexity of the standards and include everything you need for all grade level standards.

Maneuvering Math™ is a skill-based intervention program for grades 6-8. This is not a curriculum and will not cover each and every standard for 6th -8th grade. It does include key skills and topics (see above) to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention. It is small group based and materials are leveled so that students can be working on the same skill, but at different levels.

We know the standards are critical, so we have included a standards-alignment chart for you to reference.

What training is included?

We have included a “Start Here” portion of the membership, to fully support your implementation of Maneuvering Math™. This training includes an organization of materials and how to get set up, a daily number sense routine teacher guide, and a getting started with small groups guide.

What new resources will be included?

As a member of Maneuvering Math™ you will receive access to current content and new resources. We fully believe in the ability to access everything that your students might need, so all materials are available for you as long as you maintain your membership.

On the first of every month, you will receive an email with notifications of the new monthly content, as well as what you can anticipate for the following month. The monthly content includes one video training as well as student resources that you can put to use in your classroom.

What grade-levels is this for?

We designed this program to include skills from 6th-8th grade (even some 5th as it pertains to number sense and numerical operations). Our best suggestion is to view the topics and skills above to fully see what is covered and ensure that it is a good fit for you and your students.

Is this low prep?

No, it does require preparation to ensure that you have the materials organized and ready to go. This is not a worksheet driven program, but a center-based program in which materials will need to be prepared. We want to be upfront about this.

Within the Maneuvering Math™ membership we have provided step-by-step videos and many different examples of how to prepare and organize the content. We will walk you through the process.

What is my membership commitment?

Maneuvering Math™ is a subscription-based membership program with the option of a monthly or annual renewal. Once you join, your price will not change for the life of your membership. If however, you choose to cancel your membership and then desire to start again, you will not be able to rejoin at your original price. An active member is someone who is up to date on all payments. For more details on our membership terms and policies click here.

What are your licensing terms?

We encourage you to read the licensing terms associated with Maneuvering Math™ prior to purchasing. We want to be sure that this is the best fit for you and your students.

Do you accept purchase orders?

Yes, we do accept purchase orders. In order to provide you with a custom quote, please contact usto get the process started.

Can you use grant money on this?

Great question! Each grant is going to have specific requirements, so you will have to double check the specifics of the program. That being said Maneuvering Math™ is designed as a Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention for students who have previously struggled in math content.

Are you an approved vendor in my district?

Feel free to contact usto check on our approved vendor status. We can easily complete the paperwork in a timely fashion.

What manipulatives do you need for the program?

We highly encourage the use of manipulatives, so that students can move from concrete to abstract understanding.

must have materials: dry erase pockets (or lamination), dry erase markers, colored card stock for organization and leveling

critical manipulatives: two-color counters, individual number lines, linking cubes (sometimes called unifix or snap cubes), fraction bars or circles, algebra tiles

suggested manipulatives: dice, spinners, a set of 3d shapes, XY coordinate pegboard, AngLegs, pattern blocks

MEET YOUR STUDENTS WHERE THEY’RE AT

A SKILL-BASED MATH INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR GRADES 6-8