Agile Mind Traditional Mathematics

Name: Agile Mind Traditional Mathematics
Brand: Agile Mind

by Agile Mind

MathGrades 9–12

About This Curriculum

Agile Mind provides comprehensive, research-based mathematics programs designed for a blended learning model combining online and print materials. Founded in 2002 and developed in collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin, the curriculum emphasizes standards-aligned instruction with interactive visualizations, embedded teacher support, and formative assessment.

What makes it unique: Blended curriculum model integrating online interactive visualizations and animations with print materials; developed in collaboration with UT Dana Center; emphasis on real-world applications and engagement; comprehensive teacher professional development and continuous embedded support.

Agile Mind Traditional Mathematics: Blended High School Program

Agile Mind Traditional Mathematics is a comprehensive blended learning program for grades 9-12 developed by Agile Mind in collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin. The math curriculum combines online and print materials with interactive visualizations, embedded teacher support, and formative assessment tools designed for standards-aligned instruction.

Best for

High schools seeking a blended learning approach with strong standards alignment, particularly those with teachers comfortable using comprehensive multi-component materials and technology integration

Evaluation Criteria

5 strengths · 2 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum includes application components and free response items that support mathematical communication development.

EdReports confirmed balance includes application; New Mexico reviewers specifically noted free response items allowing students to develop mathematical communication

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum uses coherent sequencing that builds progressively on standards. Materials are well-designed with effective lesson structure and pacing.

New Mexico reviewers found materials coherent with high school standards and noted guidance on how content is addressed across grade levels with progressive building on standards

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes formative assessment tools as part of its design, meeting EdReports standards for assessment.

Publisher description highlights formative assessment as a key feature; EdReports Gateway 3 rating confirms the curriculum meets expectations for assessment

Visual RepresentationsStrength

The curriculum incorporates interactive visualizations as a key component of the blended learning model.

Publisher description specifically mentions interactive visualizations as part of the program design

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural skills. EdReports found it meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating confirms balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application; New Mexico reviewers noted scaffolded instruction for deepening conceptual understanding

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides embedded teacher support materials, though specific professional development offerings are not detailed in reviews.

Publisher description and New Mexico review mention embedded teacher support, but reviews note potential challenges for new teachers with cooperative learning implementation

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum supports teacher-led instruction with embedded teacher support materials. Success depends on teacher enthusiasm and comprehensive use of all components.

New Mexico reviewers noted embedded teacher support and that materials can produce critical thinking when teachers are enthusiastic and use Teacher Edition, Student Edition, and Student Workbook comprehensively

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence available about the specific use of worked examples in instruction.

Reviews mention scaffolded instruction and lesson structure but do not specifically address worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum includes formative assessment tools, though specific details about retrieval practice and spaced review are not detailed in available reviews.

Publisher description mentions formative assessment as a key feature, but reviews do not provide specifics about cumulative review or retrieval practice implementation

Sources: edreports.org, web.ped.nm.gov