Glencoe Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Name: Glencoe Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Brand: McGraw-Hill Education

by McGraw-Hill Education

MathGrades 9–12

Glencoe Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2: Partially Aligned Traditional Program

Glencoe Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 is McGraw-Hill's high school math curriculum covering the traditional sequence of secondary mathematics courses. According to EdReports, the curriculum partially meets expectations for standards alignment and mathematical practices.

Best for

Traditional high schools seeking a conventional algebra and geometry sequence, though schools may need to supplement with additional review materials and assessments

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 4 concerns · 4 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum includes extensive word problem instruction with various problem types and strategic approaches.

Review notes 'many word problems with extensive teaching on strategies' including time/rate/distance, consecutive integer, and percent problems

Retrieval PracticeConcern

The curriculum appears to lack systematic cumulative review and spaced practice according to available feedback.

One review specifically notes the curriculum 'lacks cumulative review' as an important missing feature

Sequencing ApproachConcern

The curriculum follows a traditional high school math sequence but shows gaps in focus and coherence according to standards alignment review.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Partially Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence suggests sequencing issues with grade-level standards alignment

Assessment DiagnosticConcern

The curriculum appears to lack comprehensive assessment tools including tests and diagnostic components.

Review specifically identifies missing 'tests' as an important gap, and chapter questions 'only address topics taught in each chapter' rather than providing diagnostic assessment

Conceptual Procedural BalanceConcern

The curriculum partially meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports' rigor assessment.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Partially Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices indicates incomplete balance of these components

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence available about the use of worked examples in the curriculum materials.

Neither review source provides specific information about worked examples or step-by-step modeling approaches

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

Available reviews do not provide information about teacher professional development or instructional support materials.

Neither EdReports nor independent reviews discuss teacher training components or pedagogical guidance included with the curriculum

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum structure and teacher support for explicit instruction cannot be fully determined from available reviews.

EdReports evaluated alignment and rigor but reviews do not specifically address instructional approach or teacher guidance quality

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum appears to include some visual elements but details about systematic use of mathematical representations are unclear.

Reviews mention the materials are 'not as colorful or heavily illustrated as books for younger grade levels' but lack specifics about mathematical visual models

Sources: edreports.org, cathyduffyreviews.com