I need more of what Tierney delivered today. Her ideas to help build conceptual understanding and develop reasoning were so practical and do-able.
Leader, 2024
Tierney Kennedy will change your teaching life. If you can get in, GO. Run, don’t walk!!!!
Junior Primary Teacher, 2024
I was lucky enough to receive this PD around 5 years ago. It was the most amazing PD I have ever done.
Primary Teacher, 2024
Primary schools: 29% higher growth rates on PAT M for every primary school in our projects in 2023.
This is one of the best PDs I have ever attended. It was practical, relevant, do-able and relatable. I don’t think I looked at my watch all day – time flew and I could’ve sat and absorbed more of Tierney’s expertise in this area.
High School Teacher, 2024
High schools: 88% higher growth rates on PAT M after one year in our projects. 350% higher growth rates on PAT M after two years in our projects.
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Work programs not only meet curriculum demands (in only 12 lessons per 5 weeks), they also dedicate time to interleaved and spaced fluency practice (once per week), and provide additional flexible time to adapt to the needs of your class (8 lessons per 5 weeks). Check out the “additional suggestions” boxes placed every fifth week for extra support, extension, games, interleaved tasks and general practice tasks for you to choose from, or just choose to spend longer one a topic whenever you need to.
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