ST Math: Teaching Math the Way the Brain Learns

Outline

Content + Engagement Breakdown
0–10 Minutes:
Welcome and Framing
Content:
Brief introduction to the session’s goals, ISTE alignment, and the importance of teaching math the way the brain learns best.
Engagement:
Greet participants, share a short visual loop or slide deck overview; offer handouts with key takeaways.
Tactic:
One-on-one or small group conversations with facilitators; QR code sign-in for digital resources and reflection prompts.

10–30 Minutes:
Experience the Puzzles (Interactive Demo Station)
Content:
Participants explore ST Math puzzles firsthand on tablets/laptops. Focus on how the spatial-temporal, visual-first design builds conceptual understanding.
Engagement:
Attendees solve puzzles independently or with peers; facilitators explain how the visual models support mastery and remove language barriers.
Tactic:
Device-based activity; guided inquiry with prompts like “What math do you see happening here?”

30–50 Minutes:
Equity and Personalization in Action
Content:
Showcase how ST Math supports multilingual, neurodiverse, and historically underserved learners through language-independent design and mastery-based progression.
Engagement:
Interactive displays highlighting student journeys, formative feedback animations, and real-world implementation stories.
Tactic:
Peer-to-peer discussion around student equity and inclusion; scenario cards for leadership planning.

50–70 Minutes:
Empowering Educators and Leaders
Content:
Demonstrate educator tools for differentiation, progress monitoring, and personalized support. Highlight administrator dashboards and implementation strategies.
Engagement:
Attendees explore sample reports and assign tasks in demo environments.
Tactic:
Choice boards for teacher/leader perspectives; collaborative walkthroughs of instructional uses.

70–85 Minutes:
Proven Results and Research Connections
Content:
Present evidence of ST Math’s impact on state assessment scores and student growth. Connect to ISTE Standards and Transformative Learning Principles.
Engagement:
Participants review success stories and impact data; facilitators answer questions.
Tactic:
Visual infographic boards; mini case studies; 1:1 discussions on implementation goals.

85–90 Minutes:
Reflection and Next Steps
Content:
Encourage reflection on what participants learned and how they can apply it in their roles.
Engagement:
Exit ticket (paper or digital): “What’s one thing you’ll take back to your school or district?”
Tactic:
Optional follow-up QR code for deeper resources or contact for personalized support.

Supporting research

https://www.stmath.com/how
https://www.stmath.com/impact/equity-and-outcomes