This page is written to inform teachers in Cohort 1 of the Citizen Math study – that is, teachers who have an opportunity to use Citizen Math lessons in the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years. The study is comparing their student outcomes to those of students who are engaging in their typical classroom practices (students whose schools are in Cohort 2 of the study). This is because this research is building on a prior study, which showed that Citizen Math had an effect on student outcomes. With this study, our research team is assessing the impact of Citizen Math lessons and professional development within a larger and more diverse set of schools.

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Benefits of Participation

Participating Cohort 1 teachers can:

• Use Citizen Math lessons and related professional support to implement them.
• Through these lessons, explore new ways to help students contextualize mathematics and articulate different perspectives.
• Participate in and contribute to a professional network of teachers across multiple states.
• Contribute to learning for the field about enhancing civic and social-emotional learning in math classes.

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Study Timeline

We are in the second and final year of the study – 2024–25.

• This year, Cohort 1 teachers will be asked to teach at least six Citizen Math lessons with each of their sections.
• You can continue to use Citizen Math lessons in 2025–26 and 2026–27 at no cost, as a thank you for your participation in the study!

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Study Requirements

Below are details of what is required this year, the second and final year of the study (2024–25). The study team will work with teachers, districts, and schools on these requirements.

All participating schools

• Provide administrative records, including student demographics and student mathematics achievement data

Cohort 1 Teachers

• Teach at least six Citizen Math lessons to each of your sections this year
• Complete a brief survey after each lesson (which you can find on the front page of this website)
• Complete four 10-15 minute teacher surveys
• Administer one 30-minute survey to your students
• Participate in Citizen Math professional learning that fits your interest and schedule – sign up on their website: community.citizenmath.com

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Stipends and Free Resources

All participating schools are eligible for stipends and free instructional materials. However, stipend allotment depends on district and school partner policies – this information only applies to teachers whose districts allow them to receive stipends.

• In 2024–25, teachers receive $35 for completing a Lesson Collaboration Call, Conversation with Colleagues, or other one-hour PD session
• Teachers receive $50 for participating in a Tiny Workshop or Playlist
• Teachers who are new to the study receive $200 for completing a Launch Workshop
• Teachers receive up to $150 for data collection
• Teachers receive full access to the Citizen Math materials, a value of $300/teacher/year, from 2024–2027

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