New Review: Flocabulary

Flocabulary is a supplemental K-12 product that provides video-based learning activities to support academic vocabulary development in the content areas of Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math, Current Events, Vocabulary, and Life Skills. Content is available online and includes…[read more]

New Review: Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) is a supplemental, open educational resource (OER) that supports the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM) in grades K-12. The program is available online and includes sample problems, curriculum modules, and professional development resources. Materials… [read more]

New Review: CPM Educational Program’s Core Connections MS and Integrated I-III

CPM Educational Program’s Core Connections Courses 1-3 are a series of comprehensive resources that support mathematics instruction in grades 6-8 and Core Connections Integrated I-III is a set of comprehensive materials that support instruction for each of the Integrated Pathways high school courses identified in Appendix A of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Learning List recently reviewed resources for each set of courses. …[read more]

New Review: Amazon’s TenMarks Math Teach and TenMarks Math

Learning List recently reviewed Amazon’s TenMarks Math Teach and TenMarks Math—a set of comprehensive online resources to support mathematics instruction in grades K-12. Both resources address the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). TenMarks Math Teach includes “grab-and-go” interactive whiteboard (IWB) lessons, short video lessons on specific concepts, and interactive tutorials. TenMarks Math complements teacher-led instruction by providing independent practice assignments with embedded supports, including audio readers, hints, and video tutorials. …[read more]

New Curriculum Review: American Reading Company’s (ARC) Research Labs

American Reading Company’s (ARC) Research Labs is a project-based reading, writing, and research program for students in grades K-12. Resources are available in print format and address the instructional shifts of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) (e.g., “Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction”). Instruction is organized in a workshop structure that provides opportunities for whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction. Learning List recently reviewed resources for grades 1-5. …[read more]

Learning List and EdReports: Differing Reviews of CCSS-Aligned Mathematics Materials

EdReports recently released their reviews of four publishers’ instructional materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics: Math Learning Center’s Bridges in Mathematics (K-5), McGraw Hill’s Everyday Math (K-6), Kendall Hunt’s Math Innovations (6-8), and Origo’s Stepping Stones (K-5). Reviewing the materials for alignment to the instructional shifts of the CCSS, EdReports found only one material, Bridges in Mathematics, to be fully aligned and sufficiently easy to use. …[read more]

New Review: McGraw Hill’s Reading Mastery, Signature Edition

Learning List has reviewed McGraw Hill’s Reading Mastery, Signature Edition, which is a comprehensive resource to support reading and language arts instruction in grades K-5. The program emphasizes structured direct instruction, rapid intervention, and ongoing support for struggling learners. Resources are available in print and online formats and addresses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for each grade level. …[read more]

New Review: It’s About Time Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP)

Learning List has reviewed the It’s About Time Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP). This set of comprehensive resources supports instruction for each of the Integrated Pathways described in Appendix A of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics. Resources are available in print and eBook formats and include additional online materials for teachers. Instruction in each course is problem-based and integrates concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and statistics. …[read more]

New Review: McGraw-Hill’s My Math

McGraw-Hill’s My Math is a comprehensive resource to support mathematics instruction in grades PK-5. Resources are available in print and eBook formats with additional online resources. Student materials are available in English and Spanish. The program addresses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Instruction emphasizes hands-on activities in which students explore and discover math concepts using manipulatives and interactive learning tools. Learning List recently reviewed My Math for grades K-6. …[read more]

Trends in Mathematics Materials

Learning List has reviewed over 1500 of the most widely used instructional materials, including hundreds of mathematics materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Over the last few years, we have observed general and grade-span specific trends that may be of interest to mathematics teachers. This blog post addresses the attributes that apply to mathematics materials across grade levels. …[read more]

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