Partner Profile

MQI Coaching

A Lens for Improving the Mathematical Quality of Instruction
mqicoaching.cepr.harvard.edu
(617) 496-1475
MQI Coaching

was approved for the PLPG in

July 2023

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The “Types of support we offer” and “Our curriculum expertise” are evaluated and approved by Rivet Education; all other information is self-reported. We recommend that you confirm details with each partner directly.

How are partners selected for the PL Partner Guide?
Who we are
The MQI Coaching model uses an evidence-based observational instrument, the Mathematical Quality of Instruction (MQI) rubric, as a lens for critically analyzing math instruction. Using classroom video and the MQI rubric in one-on-one coaching cycles, teachers self-identify areas for instructional growth and commit to realistic action steps. MQI Coaching was developed and tested as part of a research study and revealed that participation significantly improved the quality of math instruction and increased teacher retention.
Types of support we offer
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Rivet Education evaluates this information

Adopting an ELA curriculum
Adopting a math curriculum
Adopting a science curriculum
Initial implementation
Ongoing implementation support for teachers
Ongoing implementation support for leaders
What are these phases?
Our curriculum expertise
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Rivet Education evaluates this information

Math
Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2019)
Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Math (2021)
Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2019)
Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics K-5 (2021)
McGraw-Hill Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2020)
Open Up Resources 6-8 Math (2017)
What is a high quality curriculum?
Our curriculum expertise

As a partner who exclusively supports the adoption phase of curriculum, Rivet does not evaluate their expertise in any particular high-quality instructional materials.

Certifications we've received
What does this certification mean?
Our Team
11–20

facilitators/coaches

11-25%

are non-white

Where we work
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
Types of districts that we have experience working with
Traditional District
Charter
Private
Parochial
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Fewer than 2,500 students
2,500 to 10,000 students
10,000 to 50,000 students
50,000 to 100,000 students
More than 100,000 students
Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
Greater than 20% of English language learners
Greater than 20% of students with disability
Greater than 80% students of color
Why is this important?
A Lens for Improving the Mathematical Quality of Instruction
mqicoaching.cepr.harvard.edu
(617) 496-1475
MQI Coaching

was approved for the PLPG in

July 2023

.

The “Types of support we offer” and “Our curriculum expertise” are evaluated and approved by Rivet Education; all other information is self-reported. We recommend that you confirm details with each partner directly.

How are partners selected for the PL Partner Guide?
Our Team
11–20

facilitators/coaches

11-25%

are non-white

Where we work
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
Who we are
The MQI Coaching model uses an evidence-based observational instrument, the Mathematical Quality of Instruction (MQI) rubric, as a lens for critically analyzing math instruction. Using classroom video and the MQI rubric in one-on-one coaching cycles, teachers self-identify areas for instructional growth and commit to realistic action steps. MQI Coaching was developed and tested as part of a research study and revealed that participation significantly improved the quality of math instruction and increased teacher retention.
Types of support we offer
PLPG Icon Blue
plpg icon color

Rivet Education evaluates this information

Adopting an ELA curriculum
Adopting a math curriculum
Adopting a science curriculum
Initial implementation
Ongoing implementation support for teachers
Ongoing implementation support for leaders
What are these phases?
Types of districts that we have experience working with
Traditional District
Charter
Private
Parochial
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Fewer than 2,500 students
2,500 to 10,000 students
10,000 to 50,000 students
50,000 to 100,000 students
More than 100,000 students
Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
Greater than 20% of English language learners
Greater than 20% of students with disability
Greater than 80% students of color
Why is this important?
Our curriculum expertise
plpg icon color
PLPG Icon Blue

Rivet Education evaluates this information

Math
Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2019)
Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics K-5 Math (2021)
Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2019)
Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics K-5 (2021)
McGraw-Hill Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2020)
Open Up Resources 6-8 Math (2017)
What is a high quality curriculum?
Our curriculum expertise

As a partner who exclusively supports the adoption phase of curriculum, Rivet does not evaluate their expertise in any particular high-quality instructional materials.

Certifications we've received
What does this certification mean?

This partner's approach and services

Sample scopes of work
What are these scopes?
How we address equity
MQI Coaching supports equity by ensuring historically marginalized students have the opportunity to deeply engage in high-quality, grade-appropriate math instruction. MQI Coaching supports teachers in implementing curriculum tasks as intended in ways that keeps the cognitive demand on the students, rather than the teacher. In particular, several codes of the MQI rubric provide specific criteria for defining high-quality student engagement across a range of practices. This enables teachers to reflect on their own practice and generate ideas on how to improve their teaching to better support their students.
Why is this important?
How we build district capacity
MQI Coaching provides individualized, ongoing support for teachers – allowing teachers to work toward their own goals and to implement curriculum with fidelity. Our coaching model is teacher-driven, focused on teachers’ own instruction, and utilizes an objective, evidence-based math-specific tool for reflection. Over time, teachers internalize the MQI codes, allowing them not only to reflect with their coach but to plan and enact future lessons with the codes in mind, allowing them to independently elevate their implementation of the curriculum. Engaging in MQI Coaching has been shown to increase teacher retention and improve the quality of math instruction.
Why is this important?
How we provide curriculum-aligned PL

Workshops

Coaching

Through a teacher-driven approach, coaching conversations encourage teachers to analyze segments of their own instruction objectively using the language of the MQI rubric to find ways to elevate practice through incremental changes – making sure to place a focus on how these elevations can be used in planning future lessons.

PLCs

MQI Coaching offers video-based professional learning communities. Facilitators lead participants in MQI-grounded conversations, reflecting on video of teachers’ own instruction and/or stock clips from the MQI Video Library. This enables participants to create a shared language and share instructional practices to elevate instruction.

Consultations

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