Project STAIR 2.0

Supporting Teaching of Algebra: Individual Readiness (STAIR) is an Institute of Education Sciences funded project developed to provide support to educators of Grades 6, 7 and 8 students who experience difficulty with math. However, we think you will find these materials can be helpful with any student who has foundational math difficulty.

Our materials are focused on three main areas: progress monitoring, evidence based intervention strategies, and data based decision making.

In our research, we worked collaboratively with educators and district stakeholders to:

  • Increase educator knowledge about data-based decision making through the use of a data-based individualization framework
  • Increase educator use of evidence-based practices for math intervention
  • Increase use of formative and diagnostic assessments to inform decision making

Introduction to Project STAIR

Learn about our approach to supporting algebra readiness

Assessments

Universal screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessments

Coaching

Strategies and resources for effective teacher coaching

Data-Based Individualization

Using data to inform and adapt instruction

Fundamental Mathematics

Core mathematical concepts and foundational skills

Graphing & Decision-Making

Graphing and analyzing progress monitoring data for instructional decision-making

Instruction

Evidence-based instructional strategies for mathematics

Intensification

Strategies to adapt and intensify the validated instructional platform

Additional Resources

Supplementary materials and external references
University of Missouri Southern Methodist University University of Texas at Austin