North Hills unveils new math initiative with small group sessions for grades K-1
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Heather Pelat
The North Hills School District is excited to announce a new initiative that will help establish a strong foundation in mathematics for all students. Throughout the school year, we will be implementing short-term, small-group math sessions for kindergarten and first grade students who may benefit from focused instruction in key math concepts.
What are these groups?
These are temporary, small-group sessions designed to provide extra, targeted support for students in math with our schools' dedicated math interventionists/Title I math teachers. Based on our observations and assessments such as i-Ready and Acadience Math, we've identified that some students would benefit from additional, specialized instruction to build specific math skills.
How do these groups work?
- Targeted Instruction: The groups will focus on essential early math skills identified as an area of need through grade level assessments.
- Individualized Support: Interventionists will use a variety of hands-on materials, such as manipulatives and visual aids, to help students understand and practice mathematical ideas in a way that meets their specific learning needs.
- Short-Term: Participation in these groups is not long-term. We will monitor student progress closely, and groups will be formed and dissolved based on changing needs.
What are the benefits?
- Increased Confidence: Focused support helps students build confidence in their math abilities.
- Deeper Understanding: Small groups allow for more individualized attention and a deeper understanding of key mathematical concepts.
- Foundational Skills: Early interventions and supports can lead to significant gains in later math success – research has shown that skills in early numeracy are predictive of proficiency in algebra and future success in math.
Contact your child’s teacher or math interventionist with any questions. The district’s Title I/math intervention teachers by school are listed below.
Highcliff Elementary School: Amy Creighan, 412-318-1582
McIntyre Elementary School: Kim Bauer, 412-318-1622
Ross Elementary School: Buzz Gabos, 412-318-1542
West View Elementary School: Marija Topich, 412-318-1502