Math Expressions, K-5

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

MathGrades K–5

Math Expressions: Standards-Aligned Elementary Math Curriculum

Math Expressions is a K-5 mathematics curriculum published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that meets expectations across all three EdReports gateways for alignment, rigor, and usability. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major work of each grade.

Best for

Elementary schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with balanced approach to conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, backed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt customer service and online support systems

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 2 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for mathematical application, suggesting adequate word problem instruction.

EdReports Gateway 2 assessment confirms the curriculum meets expectations for application, which includes word problem-solving and real-world contexts

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for teacher supports according to usability evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability indicates the curriculum provides adequate teacher supports and guidance

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates coherence and appropriate focus on major work of each grade level.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence indicates the curriculum sequences content appropriately and maintains focus on grade-level priorities

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports Gateway 2 assessment.

EdReports specifically evaluated and confirmed the curriculum meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices, indicating appropriate balance across all three aspects of mathematical proficiency

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction based on usability ratings, though specific instructional approaches are not detailed.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability suggests adequate teacher supports are provided, though specific instructional guidance details are not available

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum meets expectations for assessment design and implementation.

EdReports Gateway 3 usability rating includes assessment as a component that meets expectations, though specific diagnostic assessment details are not provided

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

Insufficient information available to assess retrieval practice and spaced review implementation.

EdReports summary does not provide details about cumulative review, practice schedules, or retrieval practice features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient information available to assess the curriculum's use of visual models and manipulatives.

EdReports summary does not include specific details about visual representation strategies or concrete-representational-abstract progressions

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 K–5
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports