enVision Mathematics

Name: enVision Mathematics
Brand: Savvas Learning Company (f/k/a Pearson)

by Savvas Learning Company (f/k/a Pearson)

MathGrades K–8

enVision Mathematics: Standards-Aligned K-8 Program with Balanced Approach

enVision Mathematics is a comprehensive K-8 mathematics curriculum published by Savvas Learning Company that meets EdReports expectations across all three gateways. The program demonstrates strong alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major mathematical work and balances conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application.

Best for

K-8 teachers and schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with proven balance of conceptual and procedural learning

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

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

EdReports Gateway 2 evaluation of 'Meets Expectations' specifically includes assessment of application alongside conceptual understanding and procedural skill

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows appropriate focus and coherence in its sequencing approach based on standards alignment.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Focus & 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 and procedural skills according to EdReports Gateway 2 evaluation.

EdReports specifically evaluated and rated the curriculum as 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, which includes assessment of the balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum includes teacher supports that meet evaluation standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability specifically evaluates teacher supports as part of overall usability assessment

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports for instruction delivery.

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

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet usability standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes evaluation of assessment features alongside other usability components

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

The EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional methods or worked example implementation

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

The EdReports summary does not provide details about cumulative review, practice schedules, or retrieval practice strategies

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

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

The EdReports gateway ratings do not include specific information about visual representation strategies or concrete-representational-abstract progressions

Sources: edreports.org