MathLinks: Core (2nd Ed.)

The curriculum addresses application components effectively as part of mathematical rigor.

Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating includes application as one of the three balanced components of rigor

The curriculum demonstrates strong focus and coherence in content sequencing aligned to grade-level standards.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Focus & Coherence shows alignment to grade-level math standards with appropriate focus on major work

The curriculum successfully balances conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports evaluation.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Rigor & Mathematical Practices indicates appropriate balance of all three components

The curriculum has notable weaknesses in teacher support and usability features.

Gateway 3 rating of 'Does Not Meet Expectations' for Usability indicates insufficient teacher supports, assessment guidance, and differentiation materials

The curriculum has significant gaps in assessment and diagnostic capabilities.

Gateway 3 'Does Not Meet Expectations' rating specifically mentions assessment as an area where the curriculum falls short

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

EdReports ratings do not provide specific information about worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies

Insufficient evidence available to assess support for direct, explicit instruction approaches.

EdReports ratings focus on standards alignment rather than specific instructional delivery methods

Insufficient evidence available to assess incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review.

EdReports evaluation does not provide information about cumulative review or retrieval practice strategies

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

EdReports evaluation does not specify details about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract progression