Leap Mathematics K–8

Name: Leap Mathematics K–8
Brand: Leap Educational Consulting (fka Achievement First)

by Leap Educational Consulting (fka Achievement First)

MathGrades K–8

Leap Mathematics K–8: Standards-Aligned Curriculum with Mixed Gateway Results

Leap Mathematics K–8 is a comprehensive math curriculum developed by Leap Educational Consulting (formerly Achievement First) covering elementary and middle school grades. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level standards with some variability in meeting expectations across different evaluation gateways.

Best for

Schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum for grades K–8 with adequate teacher support, particularly those comfortable with some variability in rigor implementation across grade levels

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 5 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates adequate focus and coherence in its approach to grade-level content.

EdReports Gateway 1 ratings show the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, indicating appropriate sequencing of mathematical concepts

Word ProblemsNeutral

Application components show mixed performance across different evaluations.

Gateway 2 ratings for application vary between 'Meets Expectations' and 'Partially Meets Expectations', indicating inconsistent word problem implementation

Teacher TrainingNeutral

Teacher support materials meet basic expectations for usability.

EdReports Gateway 3 usability rating of 'Meets Expectations' suggests adequate teacher guidance materials are included

Direct InstructionNeutral

Teacher support quality varies across the curriculum according to evaluation results.

EdReports Gateway 3 for usability and teacher supports shows 'Meets Expectations', suggesting adequate instructional guidance

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

Assessment systems are present and meet basic usability standards.

Gateway 3 evaluation encompasses assessment components with a 'Meets Expectations' rating

Conceptual Procedural BalanceNeutral

The curriculum shows mixed results for balancing conceptual understanding with procedural skills and application.

EdReports indicates the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices in some evaluations but only 'Partially Meets Expectations' in others, suggesting inconsistent balance across grade levels

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

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

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Assessment components appear to be present but with variable quality.

Gateway 3 evaluation includes assessment criteria and 'Meets Expectations', though specific details about cumulative review practices are not provided

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the curriculum's approach to visual models and representations from available evidence.

EdReports evaluation does not specify details about visual representations or manipulative use

Sources: edreports.org