Open Up Resources 6-8 Math

The curriculum appears strong in word problem application through its emphasis on real-world contexts and problem-solving development. The problem-based approach prioritizes authentic application scenarios.

Description emphasizes 'real-world contexts' and 'development of problem-solving and reasoning skills,' indicating systematic attention to word problems

EdReports indicates the curriculum meets expectations for teacher supports, suggesting adequate professional development materials are included.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes teacher supports as a key component

The curriculum appears to use coherent sequencing that aligns with grade-level standards. EdReports confirms strong focus and coherence in alignment to mathematical progressions.

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

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for rigor, indicating appropriate emphasis on both conceptual development and skill building.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, specifically noting balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

The student-centered, problem-based approach may de-emphasize direct instruction in favor of discovery-based learning. This could be a concern for students needing explicit instruction.

Curriculum is described as 'student-centered, problem-based' which typically indicates less teacher-directed explicit instruction

The curriculum meets expectations for assessment according to EdReports, though specific details about diagnostic capabilities are not provided.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating includes assessment as meeting expectations, but no details about formative or diagnostic assessment features

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and cognitive load reduction strategies.

No specific information provided about worked examples or step-by-step modeling in the available review materials

No specific evidence available regarding retrieval practice or spaced review components in the curriculum.

Review materials do not mention cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition features

The problem-based approach and emphasis on rich learning experiences suggest use of visual models, though specific details are not provided.

Description mentions 'rich learning experiences' and problem-based methodology, which typically incorporate visual representations, but no specific examples given