The Progressive Mathematics Initiative (PMI) was created by the merging of the successful instructional techniques found in the Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) and the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Math Grants programs.  The goal of PMI is to improve mathematics achievement, notably in increasing the number of students successfully completing Algebra.

Participating in these grants were six middle schools.  The Accuplacer, which tests both arithmetic and algebra, was chosen as one of the assessment tools to measure the success of the program.  The Accuplacer is used widely by colleges for placement purposes and determines if a student will have to take remedial coursework.  Implemented in 7th and 8th grades, participating schools have been able to increase their 7th and 8th grade scores in both the arithmetic and algebra sections of the Accuplacer.

Download the 2009-2010 evaluation done by an independent researcher.

Read about the development of PMI.