During a recent webinar, math interventionists Sarah Compton and Emily McGee from Monroe School District shared how their district uses Bridges in Mathematics and Otus to strengthen math instruction and student learning.
The discussion explored:
Together, these approaches show how the right combination of curriculum and technology can help schools turn data into action.
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The best tools don’t ask teachers to choose between consistency and creativity, and Bridges in Otus is a perfect example. When Monroe School District adopted Bridges and Otus, they wanted to balance structure with teacher choice. The district implemented the full fidelity of Bridges assessments while adapting them to fit their rubric-based scoring model in Otus, making data entry more efficient without losing alignment to standards.
Teachers can deliver assessments digitally or on paper, with all results captured in one view. The flexibility ensures math data remains meaningful for every audience, from classrooms to administrators.
When Bridges assessments live in Otus, collaboration becomes second nature. Teachers, interventionists, and administrators can access real-time results that paint a shared picture of student understanding, whether it’s pinpointing where fractions are breaking down or spotting growth in number sense over time.
For Monroe, using Bridges in Otus totally changed how teams collaborate. Teachers, interventionists, and administrators now access real-time analytics that show which skills need reteaching and which students are ready to move ahead. Instead of spending hours compiling data, PLCs arrive ready to plan instruction. This shared view of student progress fosters stronger alignment between grade levels and buildings.
Real engagement in math happens when students understand why they’re learning, not just what they’re learning—and Bridges in Otus helps make that connection visible. Teachers at Monroe use color-coded rubrics, goal-setting tools, and digital progress tracking to help students visualize their growth, and as a result, students are showing meaningful progress in understanding their own learning.
Students can log into Otus to view their results, set goals for upcoming units, and monitor their progress toward key standards. Families can also see this information in real time, making it easier to celebrate growth and have informed conversations at home. The outcome is a classroom culture where students feel ownership over their learning and understand how their daily work connects to long-term success.