Mathematics Interventions
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TEMI – Texas Early Mathematics Inventory
(Grades K-2)
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Moving with Math (Grades 3-12)
Carl Juenke, RtI Mathematics Specialist
cjuenke@austinisd.org
TEMI
What is TEMI?
Universal screener
 Progress monitoring
 Intervention curriculum
 Skill games for on-level students
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Video Introduction
Jot down questions you have right now
 Watch video
 Cross off questions that are answered by
the video
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TEMI-PM details
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Focuses on skills that are fundamental to
broad-based mathematical proficiency
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Fundamental number, operations, and
quantitative reasoning skills for primary
TEMI-PM Kindergarten
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Number Identification (0-20)
◦ Squares appear in an organized grid
◦ 4 answer choices
◦ Students circle the number that shows how many in all
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Quantity Recognition
◦ 1 to 6 dots in a cluster
◦ 6 answer choices
◦ Students circle the number that shows how many in all
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Magnitude Comparison
◦ Circle the bigger number or both if they are equal
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Number sequences
◦ 0-20
◦ Circle (or fill in) the missing number
TEMI-PM First Grade
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Magnitude Comparison
◦ Circle the smaller number or both if they are equal
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Number sequences
◦ 0-99
◦ Circle (or fill in) the missing number
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Place Value
◦ Models of 10s and 1s
◦ 4 answer choices
◦ Circle the number that shows how many in all
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Addition/Subtraction combinations
◦ Basic facts
◦ Students write the answer
TEMI-PM Second Grade
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Magnitude Comparison
◦ Circle the smaller number or both if they are equal
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Number sequences
◦ 0-999
◦ Write the missing number
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Place Value
◦ Models of 100s, 10s and 1s
◦ Write the number that shows how many in all
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Addition/Subtraction combinations
◦ Basic facts
◦ Students write the answer
Testing Procedure
Teacher does brief demonstration of
answering procedure
 Students do 30 second practice, ungraded,
teacher has chance to check if students
understand the instructions
 Students do 2 minute assessment
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Excel sheet
How to interpret
Video introduction
First grade, introduction
What does it look like?
Consider the research recommendations we shared above.
What elements do you see?
First grade Day 1
What is the rest of the class doing
If start in K, by 2 they can roll with it
 Use centers to direct skill development
 Develop centers in teams to cut down on
prep work
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Moving with Math
Math by Topic
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The Moving with Math Learning System
A system of assessment and instruction where everything
is tied to standards… with proven results!
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Who Are We Trying to Reach?
Students who are struggling with
basic math concepts or have
learning gaps and who lack the
understanding of essential math
concepts necessary for future
success.
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Math by Topic
Frequently used with Tiers 2 and 3 as an
RTI curriculum or a classroom resource.
Covers grades 1-8 by level and then by topic.
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What is Math by Topic
Level A: Grades 1-2
AI: Numeration
AII: Addition and Subtraction
AIII: Fractions, Geometry, and Measurement
Level B: Grades 2-3
BI: Numeration, Addition, and Subtraction
BII: Multiplication and Division
BIII: Fractions, Decimals, and Percent
Level C: Grades 5-6
•CI: Numeration and Whole Numbers
•CII: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
•CIII: Geometry and Measurement
Level D: Grades 7-8
•DI: Numeration and Whole Numbers
•DII: Fractions and Decimals
•DIII: Problem Solving with Percent
•DIV: Geometry and Measurement
•DV: Pre-Algebra
Listed grade levels are a guideline.
Teachers must assess student understanding in order to place a student in the proper level.
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Sampler: Page 4
Teachers Resource Manual
Teacher Guide
Skill Builders
Assessment/ Math Capsules
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