Math
Commentary
High-Quality Curriculum Is Good Business
In late January, our friends at the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation convened over 30 regional and state business leaders to discuss the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
Now is the time to boost math instruction in New Jersey: Expert Q&A with Rekindle Education
As a first-year English teacher many moons ago, I got a handful of novels to teach and advice from some kind mentors, but not much else in the way of instructional guidance.
Virginia is modeling “show don’t tell” state leadership for education
Returning education to the states is the political hot topic du jour. But it’s one thing to talk about it and another to see state leaders make full use of their reins to drive improvement for students and schools.
Resources
A Nation of Problem-Solvers: How State Leaders Can Help Every Student Achieve in Math
Learn how state chiefs can effectively enhance math outcomes in their state through strategies like incentivizing district adoption of high-quality materials and professional learning.
Accelerate, Don’t Remediate
TNTP on the impact of Zearn’s high-quality math curriculum on accelerating, rather than remediating, student learning.
Nebraska Invests in K-8 Math Acceleration and Analyzes Impact
Information and expert commentary from the EduRecoveryHub on how offering Zearn has resulted in large student gains in math in Nebraska.
Curriculum Support Guide
Quality materials can be a game-changer, but – ask any educator – it takes more than a box of books to support teaching and learning. If you are involved in the selection, launch, or support of a curriculum for your school or school system, this website is for you.
EdTrust’s Math Assignment Analysis Guides
Use this guide to determine whether classroom assignments align with college and career-ready standards.
Rounding Up: An Analysis of Math Curriculum Effectiveness Studies
Read this report to learn more about current approaches to assessing the effectiveness of math curricula. You can also access the Planning Toolkit for Math Curriculum Research, a resource for district leaders and staff as they explore new math curricula for their schools.
ExcelinEd’s Math Policy Playbook
A comprehensive K-8 math policy is necessary for success in mathematics education. This website describes the fundamental policy principles for K-8 math and provides a model policy.
A suite of resources from EdReports to help set schools, districts, teachers, and families on the right track towards prioritizing high-quality math materials.
- How to Select a High-Quality, Equitable Math Curriculum
- Why Math Curriculum Must Have Quality Language Supports
- Data Snapshot: K-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials
- Deep Dive: How Math Practices 1–3 Help All Students Access
Math Learning and Build Skills for the Future - Local Needs Matter When Selecting a Quality Math Curriculum
- Mathematics for All: How Modeling Transforms Student Learning
- How to Make the Most of Your Math Materials
Insightful research about the state of math instructional materials across the country.
- Webinar: A New Curriculum Era: Aligning Math Instruction With Quality, Equity, and Innovation
- K-8 Math Curriculum Products and Publishers: The State of District-Led Selection
- Beyond the Core: National Trends in District Selection of K-5 Supplemental Math Products
- High School Math: Examining the State of the Curriculum Market