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ASCEND MATH PARTNER NEWSLETTER

MAY 2025

Math Fun

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teachers, we thank you. Words can’t fully express our gratitude for all that you do, especially those of you reading this now. Teaching is both a gift and a sacrifice, and your dedication changes lives every day. Thank you for inspiring, leading, and believing in your students.

Math Fun

Math Fun

Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor?

(Answer at the bottom of this newsletter)

 
Partners

Partner School of the Month

Congratulations to Housman Elementary in Texas, our Partner School of the Month for May! Students have made incredible progress this year, completing an average of 1.6 levels, with 36% of students completing two or more levels. We’re so proud of their hard work and growth. Thank you to the dedicated educators at Housman for your commitment to student success!

 

Tidbit Tuesday

Ascend Math now offers a weekly series of fun, math-related activities related to current events. These activities offer ideas for project based learning to promote student conceptual understanding and engagement. Use these activities for entry tickets, exit tickets, extension activities and more! The posts are also all available on our website. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see the weekly posts! #AscendMathTBT

Summer School 2025

Ready to start planning for summer school? Visit our summer school page to view our Summer School Guide, scheduling ideas, and more!

WHY CHOOSE ASCEND MATH FOR SUMMER?

  • Reaches below grade level to each student’s lowest skill gaps.
  • Guides each through a completely individualized study plan.
  • Includes award winning online instruction and interactive activities for every math skill gap.
  • Students track their own progress and move at their own pace.
  • Students working in Ascend Math at least two hours per day can improve one grade level in just three to four weeks.
  • Plus, your Ascend Customer Success team is available during the summer to support you along the way! 
 
Partners

2025 Gold Medal Schools

This year’s Gold Medal nominations shine with stories of confidence and transformation! Students are not only closing skill gaps—they’re discovering a new belief in themselves and their ability to succeed in math. With the support of dedicated educators and the power of Ascend Math, learners are rising to challenges, encouraging their peers, and celebrating every breakthrough. These inspiring journeys remind us that when students gain confidence, anything is possible! Congratulations to the winners!

 
Thank you

Data Reviews

It’s the perfect time to see how your students have progressed! Contact us for a Data Review session.

A great way to monitor student progress anytime is using the Ascend Math Student Progress Summary report.

Updates

Tip of the Month

Encourage and reward your students’ success in Ascend Math by presenting certificates to them!

To print certificates:

  1. Select Certificates under the Reports tab.
  2. Choose Individual or Batch Certificates. Create certificates by selecting a class, student, level and type of certificate.
  3. Click Create Certificate. The certificate will open in a separate tab and is ready to print.

If you need additional help, click the Help button while on the Certificates page to visit the Wiki. To access additional certificates, visit our Rewards and Resources webpage.

 
Updates

Product updates!

Students now have the Study Guide markup feature, which allows them to type, write, or draw on their study guides within Ascend Math. The feature can be turned on and off for individual students from the Manage Students page. Check out our Wiki article.

 
6 Things

Model Educator

The Ascend Math Model Educator program recognizes and rewards teacher and their students who work diligently to achieve growth in math. Visit our website to learn more and view the submission form.

View Model Educators on the Ascend Math National Hall of Fame Page.

Tell-a-Friend

Tell-A-Friend

Know a peer who needs Ascend Math for summer school? Share this link with them to let them know What Sets Us Apart at Ascend Math!

Plus, visit our website and let us know who could benefit from Ascend Math! As a thank you we will send you an “I Teach Extraordinary Kids” t-shirt as a gift.

We would love to help the students of your friends or fellow educators!

 
Help

Need Help?

We have options for answers and support.

Visit the Wiki page for answers 24/7.

Contact the Customer Experience team:

Answer

Math Fun Answer

The teacher kept going off on a tangent.

 
 

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