Math Techbook Integrated Math I, II, and III

Name: Math Techbook Integrated Math I, II, and III
Brand: Discovery Education, Inc.

by Discovery Education, Inc.

MathGrades 9–12

About This Curriculum

A fully digital, core instructional math textbook that uses a Discover-Practice-Apply learning cycle, combining conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world applications with engaging interactive content, videos, and digital tools.

What makes it unique: Fully digital textbook designed to replace traditional hardcopy textbooks, aligned to Common Core and state standards, with inquiry-based instruction and real-world problem-solving emphasis.

Math Techbook Integrated Math I, II, and III: Digital Inquiry-Based Program

A fully digital high school math curriculum for grades 9-12 that uses a Discover-Practice-Apply learning cycle with interactive content, videos, and digital tools. The program integrates conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world applications through an inquiry-based approach.

Best for

High schools seeking a digital, inquiry-based math curriculum for integrated algebra and geometry courses with strong real-world connections, particularly those comfortable with technology-heavy instruction

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 concerns · 1 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications, suggesting attention to word problems. The application phase of the learning cycle likely includes contextual problems.

Description specifically mentions 'real-world applications' and EdReports confirms the program meets expectations for application components

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum follows integrated math sequencing across three courses with focus on major work. The Discover-Practice-Apply cycle suggests systematic progression through topics.

EdReports Gateway 1 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, indicating appropriate sequencing and emphasis on grade-level major work

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Teacher TrainingConcern

Teacher support appears limited based on EdReports findings. The program only partially meets expectations for usability and teacher supports.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Partially Meets Expectations' for usability, which includes teacher supports

Direct InstructionConcern

The inquiry-based pedagogy may limit direct instruction opportunities. The Discover-Practice-Apply cycle suggests students explore concepts before formal instruction.

Curriculum description emphasizes 'inquiry-based' approach and 'Discover-Practice-Apply learning cycle' which typically involves student exploration rather than direct instruction

Assessment DiagnosticConcern

Assessment quality appears limited based on EdReports evaluation. The program's usability rating suggests gaps in assessment and differentiation tools.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Partially Meets Expectations' rating includes assessment as a component that did not fully meet standards

Visual RepresentationsNeutral

The digital format likely incorporates visual representations through interactive content and videos. The program emphasizes engaging visual presentations.

Description mentions 'engaging interactive content, videos, and digital tools' suggesting visual learning supports

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine the extent of worked examples in the curriculum. The inquiry-based approach may emphasize discovery over explicit modeling.

No specific mention of worked examples or step-by-step modeling in available reviews

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine if the curriculum incorporates systematic retrieval practice and spaced review. The Practice phase may include some review elements.

No specific information about cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition in available reviews

Sources: edreports.org, cathyduffyreviews.com