6+ day, 4+ hour ago (683+ words) Martin Middle Makes Math Click with Core and Encore Math If you think math class still involves only worksheets and quiet focus, visiting a Core and Encore math class at Martin Middle will make you think again. Four years ago, the school decided to rethink the way math is taught. Instead of a traditional 45-minute period, students now have a 90-minute math block divided into two separate classes: Core Math and Encore Math. It looks, and sounds, different than a traditional math class setup. And that difference is exactly what's adding up to success. The classes are set up so that students first attend Core Math class, where new concepts are introduced. In that class, the foundation is built for each lesson and skill they will learn. Then, they move into their Encore Math class, where targeted instruction and flexible…...