enVisionMATH California Common Core

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

MathGrades K–6

enVisionMATH California Common Core: Standards-Aligned Program with Rigor Gaps

enVisionMATH California Common Core is a K-6 math curriculum published by Savvas Learning Company that aims to align with Common Core State Standards. The program partially meets expectations for standards alignment but falls short in delivering the balanced rigor required by research-based mathematics instruction.

Best for

Schools seeking Common Core alignment but may need supplementation for balanced rigor and application skills

Evaluation Criteria

2 concerns · 1 neutral · 6 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsConcern

The curriculum appears to have weaknesses in application components, which would include systematic word problem instruction.

EdReports' Gateway 2 failure specifically includes application as an area where the curriculum does not meet expectations

Conceptual Procedural BalanceConcern

The curriculum does not achieve the necessary balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application required for effective mathematics instruction.

EdReports rated the curriculum as 'Does Not Meet Expectations' for Gateway 2, which specifically evaluates the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Sequencing ApproachNeutral

The curriculum shows partial alignment to grade-level standards with some focus on major work of each grade, but lacks complete coherence.

EdReports rated Gateway 1 (Focus & Coherence) as 'Partially Meets Expectations,' indicating incomplete alignment to grade-level standards and focus issues

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and cognitive load reduction strategies.

No specific information provided about worked examples or modeling in the available review data

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the quality and scope of teacher professional development materials.

No specific information provided about teacher guides, training materials, or professional development support

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess how well the curriculum supports direct, explicit instruction methods.

No specific information provided about instructional approaches or teacher-led instruction support

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to determine if the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice and spaced review effectively.

No specific information provided about cumulative review, practice tests, or spaced repetition features

Assessment DiagnosticInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to evaluate the curriculum's diagnostic and formative assessment capabilities.

No specific information provided about assessment tools or diagnostic features in the available review data

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

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

No specific information provided about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract progression

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Partially Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Does Not Meet Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades K–6
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports