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Experience Math

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

MathGrades K–8

Experience Math: Standards-Aligned K-8 Math Curriculum

Experience Math is a K-8 mathematics curriculum from Savvas Learning Company that meets EdReports expectations across all three gateways. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level standards, balances conceptual understanding with procedural skills, and provides adequate teacher supports.

Best for

K-8 schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with balanced rigor and adequate teacher support materials

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 4 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates focus and coherence in its sequencing approach, meeting standards alignment expectations.

EdReports Gateway 1 (Focus & Coherence) rating of 'Meets Expectations' indicates proper alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

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

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as 'Meets Expectations,' indicating appropriate balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum meets expectations for application components, suggesting systematic approach to word problems.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating includes 'application' as meeting expectations, indicating adequate word problem instruction

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports according to external evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 (Usability) includes 'teacher supports' as meeting expectations

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction based on teacher support ratings, though specific instructional approaches are not detailed.

EdReports Gateway 3 (Usability) 'Meets Expectations' rating suggests adequate teacher supports are provided

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet usability expectations.

EdReports Gateway 3 (Usability) rating of 'Meets Expectations' includes assessment as a evaluated component

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

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

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

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

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

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

EdReports summary does not specify visual representation strategies or concrete-representational-abstract progressions

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

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom