Features and Benefits
Grade Level Books
Each grade-level book is organized into modules that carefully unpack the specific math content taught at each grade, K–5. Rather than being used in order, teachers can select modules as needed based on their curriculum map, areas of instructional focus, or reteaching needs.
Every module provides:
- insights about the key math ideas
- teacher notes highlighting approaches for promoting student understanding
- a wealth of classroom tasks and activities illustrating the specific strategies
- an extensive collection of corresponding online resources
Guide for Teachers
The Guide for Teachers lays out big ideas in best-practice math instruction, including topics such as math talk, modeling, and differentiation.
Topics addressed include:
- Asking questions that stimulate student thinking
- Making sense of and connections between mathematical ideas
- Using representations and models effectively
- Helping students communicate about math
- Learning from meaningful formative assessment
Guide for Administrators
The Guide for Administrators helps principals, coaches, and other leaders know what to look for in effective math classrooms and how to support teacher growth.
Topics addressed include:
- The importance of ongoing professional development
- What to look for in the “new” math classroom
- How to support teachers and promote effective instruction
- Ideas for intervention and assessment across an entire school
- Support for working with parents