Everyday Math 4

Name: Everyday Math 4
Brand: McGraw-Hill Education

by McGraw-Hill Education

MathGrades K–6

About This Curriculum

A comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 6 mathematics program developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project, engineered for Common Core State Standards using spiral learning with real-world applications.

What makes it unique: Spiral curriculum approach that reinforces math concepts through repeated exposure in different contexts over time; emphasizes concrete real-world applications, differentiation, and development of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Everyday Math 4: Spiral-based Elementary Program with Mixed Results

Everyday Math 4 is a comprehensive K-6 mathematics program from McGraw-Hill Education that uses spiral learning to revisit concepts at increasing depth throughout the year. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications and was developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project for alignment with Common Core State Standards.

Best for

Schools seeking a spiral-approach math curriculum may consider alternatives, as this program shows significant alignment concerns according to EdReports evaluation

Evaluation Criteria

2 concerns · 1 neutral · 6 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachConcern

Uses spiral sequencing approach but may lack sufficient focus on grade-level priorities.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Does Not Meet Expectations' for Focus & Coherence suggests the spiral approach may not adequately emphasize major work of each grade level

Conceptual Procedural BalanceConcern

The curriculum fails to achieve proper balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency according to EdReports evaluation.

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as 'Does Not Meet Expectations,' indicating insufficient balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications but may not systematically teach word problem-solving.

While described as having 'real-world applications,' the Gateway 2 'Does Not Meet Expectations' rating suggests application components may be inadequately developed

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

EdReports evaluation does not provide specific information about worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess teacher training materials.

EdReports evaluation does not provide information about professional development or teacher support materials

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess support for direct instruction.

EdReports evaluation does not specify how the curriculum facilitates explicit teacher-led instruction

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

EdReports evaluation does not address cumulative review or retrieval practice features

Assessment DiagnosticInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess diagnostic assessment features.

EdReports evaluation does not address formative or diagnostic assessment components

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess visual representation strategies.

EdReports evaluation does not detail the curriculum's use of visual models or manipulatives

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Does Not Meet Expectations

Gateway 2 Alignment:Does Not Meet Expectations

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Key Facts

GradesGrades K–6

SubjectMath

PedagogyMastery Based

Faith-BasedNo

FormatDigital + Physical

PricingClassroom Resource Package: $603.64; individual components vary (Teacher Lesson Guide, Student Materials, etc. available separately through McGraw-Hill)

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