Helping every principal be an effective math leader
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THE LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK THAT EMPOWERS PRINCIPALS TO BUILD MEASURABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WHOLE-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
MathUP Leadership offers a robust set of focused tools to help build capacity in teaching mathematics through professional learning for both teachers and administrators.
Developed by Doug Duff, MathUP Leadership describes a proven process that empowers elementary principals to build a successful math culture throughout the entire school. MathUP Leadership supports principals in
- leading measurable and sustainable whole-school improvement in mathematics
- gathering, analyzing, and quantifying data to design whole-school professional learning
- using a step-by-step process based on evidence and insights drawn from their own students’ learning
Focused Support Where Help Is Most Needed
MathUP Leadership shows principals where to focus their time so that their efforts are most effective. It answers the most challenging questions elementary principals face when leading whole-school improvement in math. For example, how can I …
- lead a cultural shift in math?
- engage all my teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 8?
- measure and sustain improvement in mathematics?
- know what to focus on mathematically?
- get real data about student learning in my school?
- deepen teacher math expertise and pedagogy?
The School Improvement Cycle
A Proven Process
In MathUP Leadership, instructional leaders are guided through the School Improvement Cycle.
The School Improvement Cycle in MathUP Leadership has three phases: Additive Reasoning, Multiplicative Reasoning, and Proportional Reasoning.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO LEAD AND SUSTAIN
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS — IN ONE PLACE
MathUP Leadership provides principals with all the processes and tools to lead math school improvement.
The School Improvement Cycle provides a clear road map to success.
Data-gathering tools are included for gathering and analyzing evidence of students’ use of number models.
Professional learning modules deepen teachers’ number sense and flexibility and improve their math instructional practice.
How-to videos share guidelines, advice, and experiences from principals who have implemented the process.
THE TEAM
Lead Author
Doug Duff is an experienced educator, administrator, and Principal Instructional Leader. He worked with the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario, Canada, for 20 years. He has worked in math education and school improvement in various capacities both nationally and internationally. He has worked with a major Canadian publisher as a senior consultant, a multi-grade textbook author, and an international presenter for mathematics leadership and professional learning.
Contributing Author
Joyce Tonner is a Canadian educator, former administrator, and author. She has taught elementary, secondary, university, and international students. Joyce has experience leading at the school level (as a principal), system level (as a curriculum principal), and provincial level (as an Ontario student achievement officer). She has served as president of the Ontario Mathematics Coordinators Association and as director of the Ontario Association of Mathematics Education. Winner of an Amethyst Award and the OMCA Award for Innovation, she has co-authored math resources used in both Canada and the United States, including mathematics textbooks, provincial math supports (Guides to Effective Instruction), and tools to support leadership in school improvement. She is interested in math achievement for all students and has a particular interest in supporting schools and students with challenges.
Watch Doug Duff, Principal Instructional Leadership Coach, as he explores the transformative impact of instructional leadership on school-wide improvement.
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MathUP Leadership Site Licence
For more information about MathUP Leadership, available implementation support, and pricing, please contact your Rubicon sales representative at sales@rubiconpublishing.com.
The MathUP Leadership Site Licence is a one-time purchase licence that allows access for one principal and two school-based support staff.
The MathUP Solution
MathUP Classroom
A professional learning resource for teachers with student activities that cover the entire curriculum
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Ontario Edition
National Edition
Alberta Edition
British Columbia Edition
MathUP Student
A student-facing, interactive digital resource that builds on learnings from MathUP Classroom.
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MathUP Practise and Reflect
A student workbook featuring “Your Turn” practice questions from MathUP Classroom
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MathUP Leadership
An instructional leadership resource for principals focused on improving teachers’ math instruction and students’ understanding.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
We have tried to address the questions that we are asked most frequently on this page, but please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if your questions are not all answered here. You can reach us at support@mathup.ca or by contacting your Rubicon sales representative.
Technical Questions and Logging On
Which operating systems, devices, and browsers are best used for MathUP?
At the present time, MathUP has been optimized for use with the following operating systems, devices, and browsers. MathUP is not yet optimized for use with mobile devices.
I have purchased a licence for MathUP, but I keep getting an error message that says “Invalid Token” when I click on my welcome email. What does this mean?
The link included in the invitation email is active only until its initial use. Once you have clicked on the link, it will expire. Clicking on this link again is what causes you to receive the “Invalid Token” message. As you are already in our system, please clear your cache and refresh your browser before going directly to www.mathup.ca (Ontario users) or nat.mathup.ca (National users), where you can click the “Log In” button at the top right corner of the page.
If you do not remember your password or if you did not set one up, simply type in the email address associated with your account and select “Forgot Password?” to create a new password.
How do I reset my password?
If you ever need to change your password, simply click the “Forgot Password?” button on the Log In page and follow the prompts.
MathUP Leadership
How much is a MathUP Leadership licence?
To find out more about pricing for MathUP Leadership, please contact your Rubicon sales representative. You can find your sales representative by clicking here.
How do I purchase a MathUP Leadership licence?
Please contact your Rubicon sales representative to purchase a licence for MathUP Leadership. You can find your sales representative by clicking here.
Is a MathUP licence an annual subscription?
No, a MathUP Leadership licence is a one-time purchase.
Is MathUP Leadership a site licence for MathUP Classroom?
No, these are two distinct resources. MathUP Leadership is a resource for instructional leaders to achieve whole-school improvement in mathematics. MathUP Classroom is a teacher professional learning resource that is designed for classroom use with students.
Is MathUP Leadership a teacher resource?
MathUP Leadership is a resource for principals or instructional leaders to build a successful math culture across the entire school. The principal will share content from MathUP Leadership with teachers, but the primary users of this resource are principals or instructional leaders in a school.
Are there different editions of MathUP Leadership?
MathUP Leadership is a national resource, so there is only one edition of this product.
How many people can access a MathUP Leadership account at the same time?
One MathUP Leadership licence allows for the principal or instructional leader in a school and up to two support staff to access the resource.