Successful Start: Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Project

Providing Cognitively Guided Instruction mathematics teacher professional development to Hillsborough County teachers serving students in grades VPK to 3rd grade.

Evidence-based training

This CGI teacher PD program is based on an evidence-based CGI program that meets standards for moderate evidence of effectiveness.

Primary grades focus

This CGI program focuses on whole number, operations, and algebraic thinking.

Student thinking guides instruction

The CGI program focuses teachers' attention on student thinking by encouraging teachers to listen to students mathematical thinking.

Project partners

This project is made possible by a partnership between Florida State University, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, and Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Funding

The Successful Start: Cognitively Guided Instruction project is funded by a grant to Florida State University from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.