Math & YOU: Concepts & Connections

by Big Ideas Learning, LLC

MathGrades 9–12

Math & YOU: Concepts & Connections: Standards-Aligned High School Program

Math & YOU: Concepts & Connections is a high school mathematics curriculum published by Big Ideas Learning that spans grades 9-12. The curriculum meets expectations across all EdReports gateways for standards alignment, rigor, and usability.

Best for

High school mathematics teachers seeking a standards-aligned curriculum that balances conceptual understanding with procedural skills and applications across grades 9-12

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 4 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows strong focus and coherence in its sequencing approach. Content appears well-organized around grade-level standards and major mathematical work.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, indicating appropriate alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates appropriate balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and application. EdReports confirmed it meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, which evaluates balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum likely includes systematic word problem instruction given its strong application component. EdReports confirmed appropriate balance including application work.

Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating includes evaluation of application, suggesting word problems are adequately addressed

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports based on its usability evaluation. However, specific professional development components are not detailed in available information.

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

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction given its usability rating. However, specific instructional approaches are not detailed in available information.

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

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment components based on its usability rating. However, specific diagnostic assessment features are not detailed in available information.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for usability includes assessment evaluation

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the presence or quality of worked examples from available information. EdReports does not specifically evaluate this instructional feature.

No specific evidence provided about worked examples in the EdReports summary

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the extent of retrieval practice and spaced review from available information. Assessment quality was evaluated but specific practice strategies were not detailed.

Gateway 3 includes assessment evaluation but does not specify retrieval practice or spaced review features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot assess the curriculum's use of visual models and representations from available information. This aspect was not specifically addressed in the EdReports evaluation.

No specific evidence provided about visual representations in the available review data

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

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Data sources: edreports