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Open Up Resources 6-8 Mathematics

by Open Up Resources

MathGrades 6–8

Open Up Resources 6-8 Mathematics: Standards-Aligned Middle School Curriculum

Open Up Resources 6-8 Mathematics is a comprehensive middle school math curriculum covering grades 6-8. The curriculum has received EdReports' highest ratings across all gateways, indicating strong alignment to standards, balanced mathematical rigor, and effective usability features.

Best for

Middle school teachers seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong teacher supports and balanced mathematical rigor for grades 6-8

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 2 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support materials.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes evaluation of teacher supports, indicating sufficient guidance materials

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows strong focus and coherence in its sequencing approach.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Focus & Coherence indicates appropriate alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work of each grade

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment components.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability specifically evaluates assessment features, indicating adequate diagnostic and formative assessment tools

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application.

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as 'Meets Expectations,' specifically evaluating the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum likely includes systematic application opportunities given its strong rigor rating.

EdReports Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' specifically evaluates application components, suggesting adequate word problem instruction

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction methods given its high usability rating.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability suggests the curriculum provides adequate teacher supports for instruction

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the use of worked examples.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about worked examples or modeling approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess retrieval practice and spaced review features.

EdReports summary does not provide details about cumulative review or retrieval practice components

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess visual representations and manipulatives.

EdReports summary does not specify the curriculum's approach to visual models 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
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Key Facts
GradesGrades 6–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom