Impact StoryCommunity Consolidated School
District 59 (CCSD59)
Making the Shift to Problem-based Mathematics Instruction
This Chicago area district wanted to provide equitable access to
mathematics instruction for all students. Evaluation criteria for a
new instructional program to be implemented in fall 2021 included:
High-quality instructional materials
Strong focus on grade-level standards
Problem-based instructional design
Promotion of discourse and communication
Embedded mathematical practices
Equity and access for all learners
Mathematical language support
Blended print + digital resources
CCSD59 began implementing Imagine Learning Illustrative
Mathematics for Grades K–8 in fall 2021. Imagine Learning partnered
with the district to support implementation through the pandemic
and during the transition from distance to classroom learning.
CCSD59 District SnapshotElk Grove Village, Illinois
(Chicago Area)
Racial/Ethnic
Diversity
5,808Students
Two or more races 2.7%
White 37.7%
Black 4%
Hispanic 42.1%
Asian 11.5%
American Indian 1.8%
15
Schools
5,808
Student Enrollment
53%
Low Income Students
15%
Students with IEPs
46%
English Learners
“We knew we wanted a
strong focus on grade-level
standards, and a problem-
based curriculum. We also
wanted to make sure that
there was equitable access
for all students.
We found that with
Illustrative Math from
Imagine Learning.”
Dr. Nicole Robinson
Executive Director of Curriculum
and Instruction, CCSD59
Hear more about
CCSD59’s Imagine
Learning Illustrative
Mathematics’
implementation.
District 59 (CCSD59)
Making the Shift to Problem-based Mathematics Instruction
This Chicago area district wanted to provide equitable access to
mathematics instruction for all students. Evaluation criteria for a
new instructional program to be implemented in fall 2021 included:
High-quality instructional materials
Strong focus on grade-level standards
Problem-based instructional design
Promotion of discourse and communication
Embedded mathematical practices
Equity and access for all learners
Mathematical language support
Blended print + digital resources
CCSD59 began implementing Imagine Learning Illustrative
Mathematics for Grades K–8 in fall 2021. Imagine Learning partnered
with the district to support implementation through the pandemic
and during the transition from distance to classroom learning.
CCSD59 District SnapshotElk Grove Village, Illinois
(Chicago Area)
Racial/Ethnic
Diversity
5,808Students
Two or more races 2.7%
White 37.7%
Black 4%
Hispanic 42.1%
Asian 11.5%
American Indian 1.8%
15
Schools
5,808
Student Enrollment
53%
Low Income Students
15%
Students with IEPs
46%
English Learners
“We knew we wanted a
strong focus on grade-level
standards, and a problem-
based curriculum. We also
wanted to make sure that
there was equitable access
for all students.
We found that with
Illustrative Math from
Imagine Learning.”
Dr. Nicole Robinson
Executive Director of Curriculum
and Instruction, CCSD59
Hear more about
CCSD59’s Imagine
Learning Illustrative
Mathematics’
implementation.
Interest and Engagement “Students this year more
than ever are participating
in small-group and
whole-group lessons.
They feel more confident,
they are able to solve the
problems on their own or
with a partner, and then are
able to explain it to the class.
They actually get really
excited to come up and share
the ideas. They love to cheer
for each other.”
Alanna Zawlocki
1st Grade Teacher
“I am seeing so much
growth in teachers and
students in working
together. Lots of student
talk, less teacher talk.
The students own their
learning and are so proud to
share what they have taken
away with their classmates,
with their peers, and then of
course, with their teacher.”
Jackie Townsend
Instructional Coach
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20
40
60
80
100
Junior HighElementary School
StatewideCCSD59
2022 5Essentials Math Instruction
Performance Score (%)
Student perception of math instruction was “Strong” or
“Very Strong” in all elementary and middle schools in
CCSD59 after the first year of using Imagine Learning
Illustrative Mathematics.
Student Perception of Math Instruction According to
5Essentials Survey 2022
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Junior HighElementary School
StatewideCCSD59
5Essentials Math Instruction Performance
Score Change 2021-2022 (%)
Change in Student Perception of Math Instruction
According to 5Essentials Survey 2021–2022
Student perceptions of math instruction in CCSD59
increased substantially after the introduction of Imagine
Learning Illustrative Mathematics compared to students
in the state as a whole.
than ever are participating
in small-group and
whole-group lessons.
They feel more confident,
they are able to solve the
problems on their own or
with a partner, and then are
able to explain it to the class.
They actually get really
excited to come up and share
the ideas. They love to cheer
for each other.”
Alanna Zawlocki
1st Grade Teacher
“I am seeing so much
growth in teachers and
students in working
together. Lots of student
talk, less teacher talk.
The students own their
learning and are so proud to
share what they have taken
away with their classmates,
with their peers, and then of
course, with their teacher.”
Jackie Townsend
Instructional Coach
0
20
40
60
80
100
Junior HighElementary School
StatewideCCSD59
2022 5Essentials Math Instruction
Performance Score (%)
Student perception of math instruction was “Strong” or
“Very Strong” in all elementary and middle schools in
CCSD59 after the first year of using Imagine Learning
Illustrative Mathematics.
Student Perception of Math Instruction According to
5Essentials Survey 2022
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Junior HighElementary School
StatewideCCSD59
5Essentials Math Instruction Performance
Score Change 2021-2022 (%)
Change in Student Perception of Math Instruction
According to 5Essentials Survey 2021–2022
Student perceptions of math instruction in CCSD59
increased substantially after the introduction of Imagine
Learning Illustrative Mathematics compared to students
in the state as a whole.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is administered
to students in Grades 3–8. CCSD59 experienced a larger
increase in IAR math proficiency rates between 2021
and 2022 than the state overall. Notably, the district
outperformed the state by over 10% at Grade 3, with
significant improvement also seen in Grades 4, 6, and 8.
Achievement and Growth “Our three-year goal
is that 80% or more of
our students are able to
adequately be supported
by our core instruction.
We started off the 2021–
2022 school year, prior to
implementing IM, at 60%.
We are happy to share
that we’ve already grown
5% after our first year of
implementation.
97% of our teachers
are feeling confident in
implementing IM.”
Michelle Benages
K–12 Math Coordinator
-5
0
5
10
15
20
Grade 8Grade 7Grade 6Grade 5Grade 4Grade 3All Grades
StatewideCCSD59
Profiency Rate Change 2021-2022 (%)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
With
IEPs
With
Disabilites
English
Learners
Low
Income
StatewideCCSD59
Profiency Rate Change 2021-2022 (%)
Low-income students, English learners, students with
disabilities, and students with IEPs experienced larger
increases in IAR math proficiency rates between 2021
and 2022 in CCSD59 than in the state overall.
2021–2022 IAR Proficiency Rate Change
Statewide vs CCSD59
2021–2022 IAR Proficiency Rate Change
Statewide vs CCSD59
Hear more about
CCSD59’s Progress
and Achievement
to students in Grades 3–8. CCSD59 experienced a larger
increase in IAR math proficiency rates between 2021
and 2022 than the state overall. Notably, the district
outperformed the state by over 10% at Grade 3, with
significant improvement also seen in Grades 4, 6, and 8.
Achievement and Growth “Our three-year goal
is that 80% or more of
our students are able to
adequately be supported
by our core instruction.
We started off the 2021–
2022 school year, prior to
implementing IM, at 60%.
We are happy to share
that we’ve already grown
5% after our first year of
implementation.
97% of our teachers
are feeling confident in
implementing IM.”
Michelle Benages
K–12 Math Coordinator
-5
0
5
10
15
20
Grade 8Grade 7Grade 6Grade 5Grade 4Grade 3All Grades
StatewideCCSD59
Profiency Rate Change 2021-2022 (%)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
With
IEPs
With
Disabilites
English
Learners
Low
Income
StatewideCCSD59
Profiency Rate Change 2021-2022 (%)
Low-income students, English learners, students with
disabilities, and students with IEPs experienced larger
increases in IAR math proficiency rates between 2021
and 2022 in CCSD59 than in the state overall.
2021–2022 IAR Proficiency Rate Change
Statewide vs CCSD59
2021–2022 IAR Proficiency Rate Change
Statewide vs CCSD59
Hear more about
CCSD59’s Progress
and Achievement
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Looking Forward
Our kids deserve the best instruction
and that’s what this resource is giving
our teachers.
Dr. Nicole Robinson
Executive Director of Curriculum
and Instruction, CCSD59
The hope is that our teachers just
get more comfortable and confident
in teaching with this resource.
We’ll continue providing them with
high-quality professional learning.
We are going to dig deeper with the
math language routines and really
eliciting that student thinking.
We are looking forward to seeing
our math growth continue.
Our teachers are grateful to have
Imagine Learning digital and print
resources so that they can integrate
those together in the learning
for students.
See the full CCSD59
Impact Story video
playlist here
imaginelearning.com/illustrative-mathematics
877-725-4257 • solutions@imaginelearning.com
Looking Forward
Our kids deserve the best instruction
and that’s what this resource is giving
our teachers.
Dr. Nicole Robinson
Executive Director of Curriculum
and Instruction, CCSD59
The hope is that our teachers just
get more comfortable and confident
in teaching with this resource.
We’ll continue providing them with
high-quality professional learning.
We are going to dig deeper with the
math language routines and really
eliciting that student thinking.
We are looking forward to seeing
our math growth continue.
Our teachers are grateful to have
Imagine Learning digital and print
resources so that they can integrate
those together in the learning
for students.
See the full CCSD59
Impact Story video
playlist here
imaginelearning.com/illustrative-mathematics
877-725-4257 • solutions@imaginelearning.com