Open Up High School Mathematics Integrated

by Open Up Resources

MathGrades 9–12

Open Up High School Mathematics Integrated: Standards-Aligned Integrated Approach

Open Up High School Mathematics Integrated is a grades 9-12 math curriculum from Open Up Resources that follows an integrated approach to high school mathematics. The curriculum has received EdReports' highest rating of 'Meets Expectations' across all three gateways for alignment, rigor, and usability.

Best for

High school teachers and districts seeking a standards-aligned integrated math curriculum with strong teacher supports and assessment systems

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes adequate teacher supports based on EdReports usability evaluation.

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

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum follows an integrated approach to high school mathematics, suggesting coherent sequencing across mathematical domains.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence indicates appropriate alignment and sequencing to grade-level standards

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment components based on EdReports usability evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' includes evaluation of assessment quality and implementation

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and application based on EdReports evaluation.

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

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum appears to include systematic application components based on EdReports evaluation of mathematical practices.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating includes evaluation of application, suggesting systematic approach to real-world problem solving

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

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

No specific information provided about worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

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

No specific information provided about instructional approach or teacher-led instruction support

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

No specific information provided about cumulative review or retrieval practice strategies

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

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

No specific information provided about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract progression

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, cathyduffy