Instructional Guides
Use our guides to understand every component of the Proficiency Project Framework.
How To Teach Illustrative Math
This guide explains how we supplement Illustrative Mathematics so that your students learn and enjoy math.
Independent Practice
Learn how to incorporate Independent practice at the end of each math lesson.
Lesson Synthesis
Everything you need to know about the final minutes of your lesson. Use the synthesis to clarify thinking and solidify understanding.
Lesson Activities / Guided Practice
Lesson activities are used as guided practice. Teachers launch the tasks but students do the heavy lifting.
5-Minute Fact Fluency
A simple 5-minute daily math fluency routine that builds automaticity and improves overall math performance.
Skill Focus: Explicit Instruction
This guide breaks down how to incorporate explicit instruction in your math lesson.
The Proficiency Project Framework
Rooted in the principles of explicit instruction, our framework bridges the gap between problem-based exploration and structured teaching to ensure every student can access and succeed in grade-level math.