Illustrative Mathematics® v.360

Name: Illustrative Mathematics® v.360
Brand: Illustrative Mathematics®

by Illustrative Mathematics®

MathGrades K–8

Illustrative Mathematics® v.360: Standards-Aligned Curriculum Meeting All Gateways

Illustrative Mathematics® v.360 is a comprehensive K-8 math curriculum that has earned EdReports' highest ratings across all three gateways. This standards-aligned program emphasizes both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency while providing extensive teacher support materials.

Best for

K-8 educators seeking a research-based, standards-aligned math curriculum with strong teacher support materials and balanced approach to mathematical understanding

Evaluation Criteria

6 strengths · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum includes application components as part of its rigor framework.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating confirms the curriculum meets expectations for application alongside conceptual understanding and procedural skill, suggesting systematic word problem instruction

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides comprehensive teacher support materials and professional development resources.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes teacher supports, and the curriculum includes extensive teacher guides and instructional materials

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides strong teacher support materials that facilitate explicit instruction.

EdReports 'Meets Expectations' rating for Gateway 3 Usability specifically includes teacher supports, indicating the curriculum provides adequate guidance for direct instruction

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum follows coherent sequencing aligned to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major work.

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

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes assessment components as part of its usability framework.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating for Usability specifically includes assessment among the criteria that 'Meets Expectations', indicating diagnostic and formative assessment tools are present

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

EdReports confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for Gateway 2 Rigor & Mathematical Practices, specifically noting balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Evidence for worked examples and cognitive load reduction is not clearly documented.

Neither EdReports nor available reviews provide specific details about the use of worked examples or step-by-step modeling strategies

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Evidence for systematic retrieval practice and spaced review components is not available.

Neither EdReports nor other reviews provide specific information about cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Evidence for systematic use of visual models and manipulatives is not clearly documented.

While EdReports confirms strong mathematical practices alignment, specific details about visual representations, manipulatives, or concrete-representational-abstract progression are not provided

Sources: edreports.org, cathyduffyreviews.com