Amplify Desmos Math

by Amplify

MathGrades K–8

Amplify Desmos Math: Standards-Aligned Digital Math Curriculum

Amplify Desmos Math is a K–8 mathematics curriculum that integrates Amplify's educational content with Desmos's interactive mathematical tools. The curriculum emphasizes digital learning experiences and has received recognition for meeting expectations across alignment, rigor, and usability standards.

Best for

K–8 schools seeking a comprehensive digital math curriculum with interactive technology integration and standards alignment

Evaluation Criteria

6 strengths · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum includes systematic application components as part of its balanced approach.

EdReports Gateway 2 confirmation of balanced 'application' alongside conceptual understanding and procedural skill suggests systematic word problem instruction

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support materials and guidance.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes teacher supports as a key component

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows coherent sequencing aligned to grade-level progressions.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence indicates proper alignment to grade-level standards and appropriate focus on major work of each grade

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment and differentiation tools.

EdReports Gateway 3 usability rating encompasses assessment and differentiation components, indicating these features meet expectations

Visual RepresentationsStrength

The integration with Desmos tools likely provides strong visual and interactive mathematical representations.

The curriculum incorporates Desmos's interactive mathematical tools, which are known for dynamic visual representations and graphing capabilities

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural skill development.

EdReports Gateway 2 assessment confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, including the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine the extent of worked examples implementation.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about worked examples or modeling approaches

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to evaluate the curriculum's approach to direct instruction.

EdReports summary does not detail instructional methods or teacher-led instruction components

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine the extent of retrieval practice and spaced review.

EdReports summary does not provide information about cumulative review or retrieval practice components

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades K–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports