The Math Learning Center

The Math Learning Center (MLC) is a nonprofit organization serving the education community.

Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability.

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19/03/2025

What thought habits might prevent us from designing more powerful, research-based professional learning systems?

At the 2025 Virtual Leadership Institute, keynote speakers Trish Dunn, Rusty Anderson, and Jessica Tufnell will explore “thinking traps”—common misconceptions that can limit professional learning—and share research-backed strategies for building stronger, more impactful learning systems.

Tuesday, June 24 | 8:10 a.m.–9:40 a.m.
Online via Zoom
To learn more and register: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/virtual-leadership-institute-2025

18/03/2025

Bridges educators, this one’s for you! We’re teaming up with Otus to bring Bridges in Mathematics assessments into a digital platform. Join us for a free 30-minute webinar on March 27 at 1 p.m. CT to see how Otus makes assessment delivery seamless, rich in data, and actionable.

Register now: https://otus.com/mlc-otus-live-demo-march-2025?hs_preview=yuCCSWLT-186959832749

17/03/2025

Bridges Second Edition April Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! Each video features an overview of the month's concepts and ideas, workout previews, and offers tips for effective facilitation. (BES login required) https://bridges.mathlearningcenter.org/implementation/blog/april-number-corner-preview-videos-are-now-available

17/03/2025

Bridges Third Edition April Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! (BES login required)
K: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6163
G1: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6164
G2: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6165
G3: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6166
G4: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6167
G5: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6168

12/03/2025

We’re excited to share the programs for our 2025 Virtual Leadership Institute.

Please join us as we explore ways to launch and sustain an equitable, effective implementation of Bridges in Mathematics. We want your voice to be in the conversation as we move toward ensuring all students have the support they need to become mathematical thinkers.

Visit https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/virtual-leadership-institute-2025 to view our program and begin planning your experience. Register today before we reach capacity!

06/03/2025

Assessment in the early years looks different than in upper elementary and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Shelly Schaefer, senior manager of content development at MLC, to discuss how educators can make sense of young learners’ mathematical thinking and help it grow. Listen now: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/shelly-scheafer-assessment-early-years

20/02/2025

New podcast episode!

Inside Out: Examining the Meaning and Purpose of Our Questions

The questions we ask in the math classroom do more than guide instruction—they shape how students think and how they see themselves as mathematicians. In this episode, we explore different types of questions, their purpose, and the meaning students make from them.

Tune in here: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/dr-victoria-jacobs-inside-out-examining-meaning-and-purpose-our-questions

17/02/2025

Bridges Second Edition March Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! Each video features an overview of the concepts and ideas for the month, a preview of each workout, and practical tips for organization and effective facilitation. (BES login required) https://bridges.mathlearningcenter.org/implementation/blog/march-number-corner-preview-videos-are-now-available-0

17/02/2025

Bridges Third Edition March Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! Each video features an overview of the concepts and ideas for the month and practical tips for organization and effective facilitation. (BES login required)
K: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6131
G1: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6132
G2: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6133
G3: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6134
G4: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6135
G5: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6136

06/02/2025

How does identity intersect with mathematics learning? In this episode, we explore the factors that shape our identities and those of our students and discuss ways to affirm and support students’ identities in the math classroom. Listen now: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/dr-karisma-morton-understanding-and-supporting-math-identity

04/02/2025

You are invited to join us as we explore ways to launch and sustain an equitable and effective implementation of Bridges in Mathematics at this summer's 2025 Virtual Leadership Institute.

We’ve invited a dynamic group of speakers, teacher leaders, and workshop leaders from across the country to share their knowledge.

Now all we need is you.

Register now: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/virtual-leadership-institute-2025

04/02/2025

We’ve put our hearts into creating these activities for you. Explore them with your students, and share the math love! If you feel inspired, use the sharing feature to create your own activities. We’d love to see what you come up with! https://bit.ly/3opjNel

23/01/2025

Building productive student partnerships isn’t just about pairing students together—it’s about creating a culture of joyful collaboration.

In this week’s podcast episode, we share tips for cultivating meaningful partnerships and explore how educators can guide students to make the most of their collaborative experiences.

Listen now: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/sue-kim-and-myuriel-von-aspen-building-productive-partnerships

What’s your go-to strategy for fostering student collaboration? Share your thoughts in the comments!

16/01/2025

February Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! Each video features an overview of the concepts and ideas for the month, a preview of each workout, and practical tips for organization and effective facilitation. (BES login required) https://bridges.mathlearningcenter.org/implementation/blog/february-number-corner-preview-videos-are-now-available

15/01/2025

Bridges Third Edition February Number Corner preview videos for grades K–5 are now available! Each video features an overview of the concepts and ideas for the month and practical tips for organization and effective facilitation. (BES login required)
K: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6103
G1: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6104
G2: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6105
G3: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6106
G4: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6107
G5: https://teach.mathlearningcenter.org/node/6108

09/01/2025

Have you ever wondered if you’re “a math person”? Or cringed when someone said, “I’m just not good at math”? These phrases are often rooted in math trauma, a common but overlooked challenge in education. In this episode of our podcast, Dr. Kasi Allen explains what math trauma is and how educators can address it. Together, we can break the cycle! Listen here: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/dr-kasi-allen-breaking-cycle-math-trauma

07/01/2025

In Bridges Third Edition, assessments are sometimes separate from instruction—and in other cases, they are built into it.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Observational and Work Sample Assessment in Bridges Third Edition," on Tuesday, January 21, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. (PST). We will focus on what educators can learn about their students through observations and work samples. Register today! https://mathlearningcenter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VDi46cvGToaAdKZ1X1BCbw

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