Why Tier 1 Math Fails Before Instruction Even Begins

Most Tier 1 math conversations focus on instruction — better lessons, better strategies, better interventions.But what if the problem starts before teaching even begin...

Transform Your Tier 1 Math Classroom

Math achievement is not a Tier 2 or Tier 3 problem — it’s a Tier 1 structure problem.In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily unpack what it ...

The System IS Broken

The problem with math is NOT your child.If your student feels confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated with math—even when they’re trying—the issue is not effort, motivati...

Why Number Lines Break Kids (And How to Fix Them)

What’s wrong with number lines in math instruction? They’re among the most widely used tools in classrooms and among the most damaging when introduced too early.In thi...

We're Teaching MATH Backwards

We’re teaching math backwards — and it’s one of the biggest reasons students struggle with understanding, retention, and confidence.In this Tier 1 Interventions episod...