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Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Solution

by Carnegie Learning

MathGrades 6–8

Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Solution: Standards-Aligned Blended Learning

Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Solution is a comprehensive math curriculum for grades 6-8 that combines digital and print resources. The curriculum meets EdReports standards for alignment, rigor, and usability across all gateways.

Best for

Middle school teachers seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong teacher supports and balanced approach to mathematical practices

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes teacher support materials that meet evaluation standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for usability specifically mentions teacher supports as a component

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows coherent sequencing and focus on grade-level standards based on EdReports analysis.

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

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and application according to EdReports evaluation.

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

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum addresses application components as part of its balanced approach to mathematical practices.

EdReports Gateway 2 evaluation confirms balance of 'application' alongside conceptual understanding and procedural skills

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support structures based on usability evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes teacher supports, suggesting the curriculum facilitates effective instruction

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet usability standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 evaluation of usability includes assessment as a component that 'Meets Expectations'

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess retrieval practice and spaced review components.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of visual models and manipulatives.

EdReports summary does not provide specific information about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract progression

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
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Key Facts
GradesGrades 6–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom