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Fourth-grade teachers report growth, engagement in Accelerated Math (Fishtank) program
Summary
District fourth-grade teachers said the year-two Accelerated Math program (Thinker's Learning) offers anchor tasks, problem sets and target tasks to build rigor, collaboration and readiness for advanced math.
Fourth-grade teachers David Brach and Megan McDermott presented on the district's Accelerated Math program, now in its second year with two classes. They described lesson structures that prioritize problem-solving, collaborative tasks, and targeted work to build mastery and independence.
The presenters said the program's combination of anchor and target tasks is intended to deepen reasoning and prepare students for higher-level coursework; teachers reported improved engagement and noted that the program complements prior learning.
