Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics Traditional

by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

MathGrades 9–12

Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics Traditional: Standards-Aligned High School Math Curriculum

Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics Traditional is a high school mathematics curriculum for grades 9-12 that has been reviewed by EdReports. The curriculum meets expectations across all three gateway standards for alignment, rigor, and usability according to EdReports' evaluation framework.

Best for

High school mathematics teachers (grades 9-12) seeking a standards-aligned curriculum with strong teacher supports and assessment materials

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides teacher support materials that meet expectations.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes evaluation of teacher supports

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates coherent sequencing aligned to grade-level standards.

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

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet usability standards.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes assessment as a key component

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum appears to balance conceptual understanding with procedural skills based on meeting EdReports' rigor standards.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices indicates appropriate balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

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

EdReports Gateway 2 rating includes assessment of application alongside conceptual understanding and procedural skill, suggesting word problem inclusion

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional methods or worked example implementation

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's approach to direct instruction.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional delivery methods or explicit instruction components

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about practice strategies or review components

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of visual models and representations.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about visual representation strategies or manipulative use

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades 9–12
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

Looking for something different?

If none of these options feel right, explore a non-traditional approach. Pallas Center offers a unique curriculum, or design your own with Palladay.

Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom