Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention

Flexible, targeted math intervention for Grades K–8

Accelerate math growth with a supplemental mathematics intervention program that fits a variety of schedules and settings. Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention helps educators identify learning gaps, deliver targeted instruction using the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) method, and monitor student progress to strengthen numeracy, computation, and problem-solving skills.

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Program Overview

What Is Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention and Who Is It For?

Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention is a flexible, print-focused math intervention program that provides targeted K–8 support in foundational skills, conceptual understanding, computation, reasoning, and problem-solving.

The program uses the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) approach to move students from hands-on models to abstract mathematical thinking, with flexible lessons and pacing for varied intervention settings.

The optional TCM Learning Platform provides teachers with digital assessments, real-time performance data, lesson slides, student activities, and professional learning resources.

The program helps students strengthen:

Foundational mathematics and numeracy
Conceptual understanding and procedural fluency
Mathematical vocabulary and discourse
Reasoning, modeling, and real-world problem-solving
Confidence and persistence in mathematics

Language- and manipulatives-based routines help students discuss, model, and understand mathematical concepts.

Series Highlights

Identify math skill gaps: Use benchmark preassessments with standards-aligned items connected directly to lessons.
Build conceptual understanding: Help students progress from hands-on models to visual representations and abstract mathematical concepts using the CRA approach.
Deliver targeted instruction: Use 30 standards-based, softly scripted lessons with consistent instructional routines and scaffolded activities.
Monitor student progress: Evaluate learning with Quick Checks, formative and summative assessments, checklists, rubrics, and digital performance reports.
Support diverse learners: Make complex math concepts accessible with embedded multilingual supports, instructional scaffolds, differentiated activities, and text-to-speech functionality.
Adapt instruction to your schedule: Use flexible pacing plans and a five-part lesson structure in different mathematics intervention settings.
Reduce teacher preparation: Access ready-to-use lesson slides, digital activities, assessments, and professional learning videos through the TCM Learning Platform.

Inside Every Kit

1-year free access to the TCM Learning Platform
Teacher’s Guide with 30 standards-based lessons
Instructional Routine Cards
Full-color Student Guided Practice Book
Games Booklet with engaging games to reinforce mathematical concepts
Assessment Guide
Management Guide

TCM Learning Platform

The optional TCM Learning Platform supports print-focused instruction as well as blended, and virtual learning environments. Its easy-to-use dashboard provides teachers access to auto-scored digital assessments, ready-to-use lesson slide decks, and can be integrated with existing learning management systems.

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Student Materials
Student Guided Practice Books
Strengthen students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and help them develop numeracy, computation, and problem-solving skills through purposeful activities.

Guided and Independent Practice pages provide students with opportunities to apply what they learned.

Extend and Focus activities support differentiated instruction.

Guided Problem-Solving helps students build processes to solve real-world problems.

Rich Math Tasks provide multiple entry points and encourage math discourse.

Text-to-speech is available with digital student pages on the TCM Learning Platform to support diverse learning needs.

Activities are also available on the TCM Learning Platform and as downloadable fillable PDFs.
Games
Ignite engagement and motivation with game-based learning as students play, learn, and practice foundational math skills.

Increase student engagement.

Enhance retention.

Develop procedural fluency.

Support collaboration and communication.

Improve problem-solving and reasoning.
Assessments
By completing formative and summative assessments throughout the learning process, students demonstrate progress and mastery or show they need focused reteaching.

Monitor individual progress on any assessments completed on the TCM Learning Platform.

Quick Checks at the lesson midpoints ensure learning is on track.
Teacher Materials
Teacher's Guide
Deliver effective math intervention with flexible, easy-to-use lesson plans that save prep time and support all learners through scaffolded instruction, accessible resources, and research-based instructional resources.

Includes 30 lessons, 5 parts per lesson, 30–45 minutes per lesson part—all designed to meet various intervention needs and pacing plans.

Each softly scripted lesson begins with a Lesson Overview with objectives, materials, pacing, and common misconceptions.

Instructional routines are embedded in every lesson for consistent, effective delivery.

Multilingual and scaffolded supports make instruction accessible and meaningful.

Ready-to-use lesson slides on the TCM Learning Platform save teacher prep time and support quality delivery of research-based math intervention instruction.

Utilize game materials to reinforce and extend learning.
Instructional Routine Cards
Maximize instructional time and keep the focus on student learning with consistent routines embedded in this elementary math intervention program.

Embedded in each lesson and noted in the materials section for easy implementation.

Support students to build key vocabulary, engage in discourse, and develop problem-solving strategies with language-based routines.

Guide students to model problems with hands-on tools using manipulatives-based routines before learning equations and algorithms.

Incorporate effective strategies to support all learners.
Management Guide
Implement effective math intervention curriculum with fidelity and confidence.

Adapt to a variety of settings and meet student needs with current research, best practices, pacing plans, and step-by-step guidance.
Assessment Guide
Identify learning gaps, monitor student progress, and make data-driven decisions to deliver targeted, effective math intervention instruction.

Benchmark Preassessments pinpoint student needs with auto-scored, standards-aligned items connected directly to lessons.

Checklists and rubrics serve as additional formative assessment opportunities and help teachers make instructional decisions and tailor support for every learner.

Includes formative and summative assessments, answer keys, guidance for using assessments in intervention, data analysis tips, and special population considerations to support progress monitoring in math.
Games Booklet
Support the transfer of mathematical concepts with this Games Booklet and games materials.

Includes an overview of games and variations to reinforce different mathematical concepts.

Multilingual supports and scaffolded supports help address the varied needs of learners.

Student-friendly directions allow students to engage in collaborative practice.
Digital Resources
TCM Learning Platform
The TCM Learning Platform is a powerful, fully accessible learning environment that provides real-time student feedback to support instructional decisions and centralized access to all program components.

A suite of comprehensive assessments paired with clear performance reports gives teachers actionable data to easily track progress and drive student success. It also enables all instruction and student activities to be completed digitally, making it ideal for a variety of learning environments—from traditional classrooms to virtual or blended settings.

For Students

Access all student activities pages and assessments online—complete with text-to-speech functionality—to support diverse learning needs.

Family Engagement letters help families extend their child’s learning beyond the classroom.

For Teachers

Target instruction efficiently and monitor progress with quick and insightful assessments.

Minimize prep time with a built-in slide deck for each of the 30 lesson plans.

Professional Development videos include best practices and support program implementation.

For Districts

Simplify secure access and authentication through seamless integration.

Flexible rostering options ensure administrators, teachers, and students have the access they need.

Meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance criteria, supporting users of all abilities and learning environments.
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Student Guided Practice Books

Strengthen students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and help them develop numeracy, computation, and problem-solving skills through purposeful activities.

Guided and Independent Practice pages provide students with opportunities to apply what they learned.
Extend and Focus activities support differentiated instruction.
Guided Problem-Solving helps students build processes to solve real-world problems.
Rich Math Tasks provide multiple entry points and encourage math discourse.
Text-to-speech is available with digital student pages on the TCM Learning Platform to support diverse learning needs.
Activities are also available on the TCM Learning Platform and as downloadable fillable PDFs.

Games

Ignite engagement and motivation with game-based learning as students play, learn, and practice foundational math skills.

Increase student engagement.
Enhance retention.
Develop procedural fluency.
Support collaboration and communication.
Improve problem-solving and reasoning.

Assessments

By completing formative and summative assessments throughout the learning process, students demonstrate progress and mastery or show they need focused reteaching.

Monitor individual progress on any assessments completed on the TCM Learning Platform.
Quick Checks at the lesson midpoints ensure learning is on track.

Teacher's Guide

Deliver effective math intervention with flexible, easy-to-use lesson plans that save prep time and support all learners through scaffolded instruction, accessible resources, and research-based instructional resources.

Includes 30 lessons, 5 parts per lesson, 30–45 minutes per lesson part—all designed to meet various intervention needs and pacing plans.
Each softly scripted lesson begins with a Lesson Overview with objectives, materials, pacing, and common misconceptions.
Instructional routines are embedded in every lesson for consistent, effective delivery.
Multilingual and scaffolded supports make instruction accessible and meaningful.
Ready-to-use lesson slides on the TCM Learning Platform save teacher prep time and support quality delivery of research-based math intervention instruction.
Utilize game materials to reinforce and extend learning.

Instructional Routine Cards

Maximize instructional time and keep the focus on student learning with consistent routines embedded in this elementary math intervention program.

Embedded in each lesson and noted in the materials section for easy implementation.
Support students to build key vocabulary, engage in discourse, and develop problem-solving strategies with language-based routines.
Guide students to model problems with hands-on tools using manipulatives-based routines before learning equations and algorithms.
Incorporate effective strategies to support all learners.

Management Guide

Implement effective math intervention curriculum with fidelity and confidence.

Adapt to a variety of settings and meet student needs with current research, best practices, pacing plans, and step-by-step guidance.

Assessment Guide

Identify learning gaps, monitor student progress, and make data-driven decisions to deliver targeted, effective math intervention instruction.

Benchmark Preassessments pinpoint student needs with auto-scored, standards-aligned items connected directly to lessons.
Checklists and rubrics serve as additional formative assessment opportunities and help teachers make instructional decisions and tailor support for every learner.
Includes formative and summative assessments, answer keys, guidance for using assessments in intervention, data analysis tips, and special population considerations to support progress monitoring in math.

Games Booklet

Support the transfer of mathematical concepts with this Games Booklet and games materials.

Includes an overview of games and variations to reinforce different mathematical concepts.
Multilingual supports and scaffolded supports help address the varied needs of learners.
Student-friendly directions allow students to engage in collaborative practice.

TCM Learning Platform

The TCM Learning Platform is a powerful, fully accessible learning environment that provides real-time student feedback to support instructional decisions and centralized access to all program components.

A suite of comprehensive assessments paired with clear performance reports gives teachers actionable data to easily track progress and drive student success. It also enables all instruction and student activities to be completed digitally, making it ideal for a variety of learning environments—from traditional classrooms to virtual or blended settings.

For Students

Access all student activities pages and assessments online—complete with text-to-speech functionality—to support diverse learning needs.
Family Engagement letters help families extend their child’s learning beyond the classroom.

For Teachers

Target instruction efficiently and monitor progress with quick and insightful assessments.
Minimize prep time with a built-in slide deck for each of the 30 lesson plans.
Professional Development videos include best practices and support program implementation.

For Districts

Simplify secure access and authentication through seamless integration.
Flexible rostering options ensure administrators, teachers, and students have the access they need.
Meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance criteria, supporting users of all abilities and learning environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Focused Instruction identify and address math skill gaps?

Benchmark preassessments identify student needs using standards-aligned items connected to specific lessons. Educators can use the results to select targeted instruction and then monitor learning through Quick Checks, checklists, rubrics, formative assessments, summative assessments, and digital performance reports.

What is the Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach?

The Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach is an instructional sequence that helps students build mathematical understanding by progressing from hands-on models to visual representations and then to abstract notation, equations, and algorithms. Focused Instruction uses manipulatives-based routines to support this progression.

How does the program support mathematical problem-solving?

Guided Problem-Solving activities help students develop processes for solving real-world problems. Rich Math Tasks provide multiple entry points and opportunities for reasoning and mathematical discourse, while instructional routines help students model problems, build vocabulary, and communicate their thinking.

How does the program monitor progress in mathematics?

The program includes benchmark preassessments, Quick Checks, checklists, rubrics, formative assessments, summative assessments, and digital performance reports. Educators can use these resources to evaluate understanding, monitor individual progress, and determine when students require reteaching or additional support.

Can Focused Instruction accommodate different intervention schedules?

Yes. The program provides flexible pacing plans and 30 lessons with a five-part structure. Each lesson part is designed for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, allowing educators to adapt implementation to different schedules and intervention settings.

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Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention

Flexible, targeted math intervention for Grades K–8

Program Overview

What Is Focused Instruction: Mathematics Intervention and Who Is It For?

Series Highlights

Inside Every Kit

TCM Learning Platform