"Numeracy is more than performing calculations - it is the ability to make meaning of the world through mathematical thinking. Numeracy empowers all learners to reason, solve problems, and make informed decisions to interact and engage with the world."

The Maine State Numeracy Action Plan is Maine's statewide approach  to advancing numeracy for all learners. Grounded in the belief that numeracy is essential for lifelong learning, educational equity, and thriving society, this initiative provides guidance, tools, and resources to support high-quality, culturally responsive numeracy instruction across all grade levels. Explore Maine's State Numeracy Action Plan to inform your practice, strengthen collaboration, and drive meaningful numeracy growth in your community.

The Architecture of Numeracy 

Strong, versatile problem solvers are the key to a bright future. Discover how integrated and foundational numeracy skills lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and success! 

Early and Foundational Numeracy

Early Learning Foundational Skills

Young brains are wired for numeracy! Discover how early interactions and instruction from parents & caregivers build strong numeracy foundations!

Numeracy as Equity and Access

Inclusive Practices

• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS)
  In Maine, MTSS is defined as a comprehensive framework designed to address each student's academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs in the most inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Multilingual Learners
  Support for multilingual learners is a shared responsibility, and we’re here to help connect you with the right team and resources.

Supports for Learners: Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability with an impairment in mathematics, which can affect calculations, problem solving, or both. It is characterized by difficulties with number sense, memorization of basic math facts, and accurate and fluent calculation.

• What is Dyscalculia? Learning Disabilities Association of America
• How to Spot Dyscalculia by Rae Jacobson (Child Mind Institute)
• Shining a Light on Dyscalculia by Dawn Pagliaro-Newmand (Edutopia)

Numeracy in Action

See how you can use numeracy to make a difference!

• MOOSE Numeracy Progression
  The modules in this Learning Progression were designed by Maine educators to support numeracy engagement and development across the PreK-12 span. Students are invited to explore meaningful projects that address questions and concerns that are relevant in their daily lives.
• Maine Pathways
  Maine Pathway reform bolsters success and completion for students across the country. This approach prioritizes equal access to high-quality math experiences aligned to a student's chosen program of study.
• Math Pathways - Supporting Student Decision-Making
  Math pathways work at the secondary level supports every student to learn rigorous, engaging, and relevant mathematics that will facilitate their future academic and career pursuits.

Resources

Explore the available resources to support your understanding and work with supporting numeracy.

Articles

• Numeracy Across the Curriculum
  Download a PDF copy of this article to learn more about how schools and teachers can use frameworks and models for classroom implementation across grade levels and content areas.
• A Nation of Problem-solvers: How State Leaders Can Help Every Student Achieve in Math
  Want to impact change in mathematics instruction? Learn about 6 recommendations, based on research, for state leaders to take action to offer a meaningful and lasting pathway for improvements for all students.

Maine Supports & Organizations

• Maine State STEAM Hub
  This hub is a place for educators, leaders, and partners to explore how STEAM connects core learning to real-world applications and helps all Maine learners grow as critical thinkers, makers, and innovators.
• Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine (ATOMIM)
  The Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine is a professional organization whose mission is to promote and support improved student learning of mathematics. Membership is free.
• Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA)
  The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance advances STEM education by supporting educators with high-quality professional development and leading-edge research to help engage students and build the critical skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's world.

Other States and Organizations

• West Virginia math4life
  Explore resources for administrators, educators, and parents and families that support numeracy.
• WIDA - Scaffolding Learning for Multilingual Students in Math
  This WIDA Focus Bulletin provides examples of specific macro-scaffolding and micro-scaffolding practices in action in a math classroom and includes guidance for developing these scaffolding practices over time.​
• Massachusetts Family Guides
  These guides to the Massachusetts learning standards help families understand what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade in English Language Arts and literacy, mathematics, science and technology/engineering, and history and social science. Designed to help families and teachers work together to support learning, the guides are available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

Professional Learning

Engage in available professional learning opportunities to support your understanding and work with supporting numeracy. 

Leadership

• Transformational Leaders' Network
  The Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE) invites school principals to register for a year-long professional learning experience. The Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN) offers principals an opportunity to deepen their leadership skills and network with fellow principals across Maine. This dynamic learner-centered program has a rich history of success and is open to ALL Maine principals.

Asynchronous Professional Learning Module

• Executive Function Skills Supporting Literacy & Numeracy module explores the key strategies that support the development of three executive function skills, Planning, Organization, and Cognitive Flexibility, through the literacy and numeracy lenses. 

A strong mathematics education depends upon a clear understanding of its interrelated concepts, skills and practices to ensure students are on the pathway to success in their academic careers. The knowledge and skills students need to be prepared for mathematics in college, career, and life are woven throughout the K-12 mathematics standards.

• Standards, Review, & Assessment
• Maine Learning Results