Looking for an intervention for your students? The Intervention Tools Chart is designed to be used by educators as a resource to locate interventions, instructional practices, and learning strategies that can be used within an RtI process. Please note: the listing of specific tools is not meant as an endorsement by the NYS RtI MS DP or the NYSED. Rather, it is up to the consumer to research selected tools for evidence of effectiveness. The chart contains three types of tools that are either free or available for purchase: commercial programs, instructional practices, and learning strategies.
Houghton Mifflin Mathematics is a core curriculum designed for students in grades K-6. The program emphasizes the five content strands and processes recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. At each grade level the program focuses on basic skills development, problem solving, and vocabulary expansion to help students master key math concepts. The program incorporates assessments—including lesson-level interventions to meet the needs of all learners—to monitor students’ progress. Students practice daily math lessons through instructional software, enrichment worksheets, manipulatives, and workbooks in addition to student textbooks.
I CAN Learn® Pre-Algebra and Algebra is a computerized program designed to cover mathematics and problem-solving skills through an interactive software program that teaches pre‑algebra and algebra.
Investigations in Number, Data, and Space® is an activity-based K–5 mathematics curriculum designed to help students understand number and operations, geometry, data, measurement, and early algebra. This is an inquiry-based blended program, containing both print and digital materials.
Pre-K Mathematics is a supplemental mathematics curriculum. It is designed to develop informal mathematical knowledge and skills of preschool children. The program makes used of teacher- guided, small-group activities with concrete manipulatives. The program also includes DLM Early Childhood Express Math software with math-based activities to reinforce math concepts taught in the classroom.
Saxon Math is a curriculum for students in grades K–12. In this program, students practice concepts on a daily basis. New concepts are developed, reviewed, and practiced cumulatively rather than in discrete chapters or units.
Saxon Math Algebra 1 is a core curriculum that uses an incremental approach to instruction and assessment. This approach is designed to limit the amount of new math content delivered to students each day, allowing time for daily practice. New concepts are introduced gradually and integrated with previously introduced content. Concepts are developed, reviewed, and practiced over time rather than being taught in chapters.
Transition Mathematics is a one-year mathematics curriculum focusing on applied arithmetic, pre-algebra, and pre-geometry skills. It also addresses word problems, types of numbers, contexts for problems and aims to promote mathematical reading skills.
University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) is a core mathematics curriculum. The curriculum has a focus on problem solving, real-world applications, and the use of technology. The curriculum has a student-centered approach with a focus on active learning that incorporates reading and uses a flexible lesson organization.