Project Title: "Math Foundations First: Targeted
Intervention for Grades 1 to 6"
I. Project Proposal Summary
Objective:
To provide systematic, targeted interventions to elementary students who are struggling with
foundational math skills, with the goal of closing the learning gap and ensuring readiness for
grade-level content.
Target Group:
Elementary students (Grades 1–6) identified as performing below grade-level in mathematics.
Duration:
6 months (extendable based on progress monitoring).
Stakeholders:
Classroom teachers
Intervention specialists
Parents
School administrators
Students
II. Needs Assessment
Recent benchmark assessments and classroom performance data indicate that a significant
number of students lack proficiency in:
Number sense
Basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Place value
Understanding of mathematical vocabulary
These skills are essential for success in higher-grade math and across disciplines.
III. Goals and Objectives
Goal: Improve proficiency in fundamental math skills among underperforming students.
Objectives:
1. Identify students with math learning gaps through diagnostics.
2. Deliver targeted small-group instruction 3–4 times a week.
3. Monitor student progress biweekly using formative assessments.
4. Engage families through regular communication and home practice kits.
IV. Action Plan
Step Activity Responsibility Timeline
1 Conduct diagnostic math assessments Teachers / Math Coach Week 1
2 Group students based on needs Intervention Team Week 2
Math Coach /
3 Develop intervention lesson plans (tiered) Week 2–3
Specialists
Begin intervention sessions (30–45 mins, 3– Week 3
4 Intervention Teachers
4x/week) onward
5 Monitor progress (biweekly) Teachers / Data Team Ongoing
6 Adjust groups/strategies based on data Intervention Team Monthly
Share progress and support strategies with
7 Teachers Monthly
families
V. Instructional Strategies
Use manipulatives and visual models
Focus on math talk and vocabulary
Include games and tech tools (e.g., Reflex Math, IXL, Prodigy)
Scaffold learning and offer immediate feedback
Provide frequent spiral review
VI. Assessment and Evaluation
Entry/exit assessments
Biweekly formative assessments
Teacher observational checklists
Student self-assessments
Parent feedback forms
💵 VII. Budget (Estimated)
Item Cost
Diagnostic tools/licenses $500
Manipulatives and supplies $700
Tech subscriptions (e.g., Reflex, IXL) $1,200
Training/workshops $600
Total $3,000
VIII. Expected Outcomes
At least 75% of participating students show measurable growth in fundamental math
skills.
Improved student confidence and attitude toward math.
Reduction in math referrals for special education by early identification.