The potential collaboration with a university-designed research study has to be managed carefully by working with administrators and teachers and illuminating the potential benefits to students and teachers. (https://thinkinglikemathematicians.uconn.edu/) Project BUMP UP (Building Up Mathematics Proficiency Using Push-in, 2019-2024), which will involve grades 4 to 5 students who will receive multiple opportunities to develop, extend, and accelerate their math abilities. Graph E. Jean Gubbins, PhD, is professor at the University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. I worked with the top reading students and a colleague worked with the top math students. [Extracted from the article]