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History

In 2007 the Legislature approved SHB 1128 which provides funding to each of the nine Educational Service Districts for a Regional Mathematics Coordinator. The Coordinators were charged with providing regional professional development activities related to mathematics curriculum and instruction.

Our Work

Build regional leadership capacity around the area of mathematics education.
Create a network of regional partnerships among educators and community leaders to leverage resources.
Support math education within our region.

Our Services

ESD 123 offers an extensive line of mathematics services for teachers, math coaches and administrators. For a complete listing of what we can provide your school or district, please click on the link below.

Contact Information
Cathey Bolson Regional Mathematics Coordinator 509.544.5736 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Amanda Baumgartner Math and Science Specialist 509.544.5737 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Professional Development

WATCH FOR THIS BEING OFFERED AGAIN IN SPRING OR SUMMER:
First Steps in Mathematics: Number Teacher Course

Three day course focuses on helping teachers make effectrive use of the Number materials in their own classrooms. There will be time for discussion and exploration of crucial aspects of the Key Mathematical Understandings outlined in each resource book as well as explore the Diagnostic Map and Diagnostic Tasks used to identify students' misconceptions about mathematics.

Professional Opportunities

Resources

Regional Mathematics Item Bank

The banks provided below are a collaborative effort between the Regional Mathematics Coordinator and teacher leaders throughout the ESD 123 region. Items have been edited and aligned to the Washington State Mathematics Standards. If you find an error or have questions about a particular item, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The banks below are compatible with ExamView 6.2 and word. We are working to convert the banks into an early ExamView format.

ExamView Files	Word Rich Text Format
Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Algebra 1 Geometry	Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Algebra 1 Geometry