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Core Curriculum by MidSchoolMath

by MidSchoolMath

MathGrades 5–8

Core Curriculum by MidSchoolMath: Standards-Aligned Middle Grades Program

Core Curriculum by MidSchoolMath is a mathematics curriculum designed for grades 5-8 that has earned EdReports' highest ratings across all three gateways. The program demonstrates strong alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major mathematical work for each grade level.

Best for

Middle school teachers (grades 5-8) seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong teacher supports and balanced approach to mathematical practices

Evaluation Criteria

5 strengths · 1 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for application components, suggesting systematic approach to real-world problem solving.

EdReports Gateway 2 evaluation includes application as a key component, and the curriculum meets expectations in this area

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports according to EdReports evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 specifically evaluates teacher supports and rates this curriculum as meeting expectations

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates appropriate focus and coherence in grade-level content sequencing.

EdReports Gateway 1 rates the curriculum as meeting expectations for focus and coherence, indicating proper alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for assessment components according to EdReports review.

EdReports Gateway 3 evaluates assessment features and rates this curriculum as meeting expectations in this area

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports Gateway 2 evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) specifically evaluates balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application, and this curriculum meets expectations in this area

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum meets expectations for usability, suggesting adequate teacher support structures.

EdReports Gateway 3 rates teacher supports as meeting expectations, indicating the curriculum facilitates effective instruction

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

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

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

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

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

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

EdReports summary does not provide detailed information about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract approaches

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 5–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports