Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math

The curriculum shows coherent sequencing and focus on grade-level mathematics.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Focus & Coherence indicates proper alignment to grade-level standards and appropriate mathematical progression

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

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as 'Meets Expectations,' which specifically evaluates the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

The curriculum likely includes systematic word problem instruction given its application focus.

EdReports Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating includes evaluation of application components, suggesting attention to real-world problem solving

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports and guidance.

EdReports Gateway 3 (Usability) rating of 'Meets Expectations' indicates the presence of teacher supports, though specific training components are not detailed

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet basic expectations.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating encompasses assessment features, indicating adequate assessment tools are present

Cannot determine the presence or quality of worked examples from available evidence.

EdReports summary does not provide specific information about instructional approaches or use of worked examples

Cannot evaluate the curriculum's support for direct instruction from available evidence.

EdReports Gateway 3 addresses teacher supports generally but does not specify pedagogical approach or explicit instruction components

Cannot determine the inclusion of retrieval practice and spaced review from available evidence.

EdReports summary does not provide information about practice structures or review protocols within the curriculum

Cannot assess the use of visual models and manipulatives from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not include detailed information about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract approaches