| IM® |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Uses the discovery method to teach principles through a guided but open-ended problem-solving approach | ✓ | X |
| Prioritizes classroom discussion, collaboration, and reflection | ✓ | X |
| Provides concise explanations of the most important concepts | X | ✓ |
| Provides a short instructional video on each topic for review, “flipped” instruction or targeted interventions | X | ✓* |
| Provides sufficient model and practice problems to reinforce learning and procedural fluency | X | ✓ |
| Is specifically tailored and closely aligned to the NYS Regents curriculum | X | ✓ |
| Provides recent NYS Regents questions related to each topic | X | ✓ |
Research published by the Reboot Foundation (here) found that students who used pencil and paper outperformed their peers by an average of 13 points. The act of writing out work forces students to slow down and monitor their own thinking, helping them catch mistakes.