District Initiatives
Harlem Solves
Helping students think, explain, and solve real-world problems.
Harlem Solves is District 5's mathematics initiative focused on building strong problem-solving skills, reasoning, and confidence in math.
Students are encouraged to think deeply, explain their thinking, work with others, and apply math to real-life situations.
For students
What students experience
- Engaging math tasks
- Opportunities to explain their thinking
- Productive struggle and persistence
- Math discussions and collaboration
- Real-world problem-solving
- Confidence-building through practice and support
For schools
How schools are supported
- Math-focused professional learning
- Instructional support
- Data review and progress monitoring
- Shared tools and resources
- Support for districtwide math priorities