CREA: Essentials of Math Instruction Program

The CREA: Essentials of Math Instruction Learning Series is part of the ND COUNTS program. Grounded in North Dakota Senate Bill 2213, the series explores best practices for mathematics instruction across three connected parts: leveraging high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and explicit instruction to support problem solving, using formative assessment to drive instructional decisions, and differentiating instruction to create access to grade-level learning for all students.

Throughout the series, participants build deeper math content knowledge through learning progressions across grades 4-8, including Numbers and Operations; Algebraic Reasoning; Data, Probability, and Statistics; and Geometry and Measurement. Each part builds on the one before it, and all three parts must be completed to earn 1 Graduate Level Credit through Valley City State University. 

CREA Regional Contact:  Jess Edwards jessica.edwards@k12.nd.us

NDDPI Contact: Kate Waechter- kwaechter@nd.gov 

Important Note: Please make sure to enroll in the Essentials of Math Instruction Learning Series that is operating within your Regional Educational Association (REA) region.

Not sure which REA you belong to? Ask your building administrator or reference the REA map below to see which region your school is located.