ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0

Name: ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0
Brand: ORIGO Education

by ORIGO Education

MathGrades K–6

ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0: Standards-Aligned Elementary Math Curriculum

ORIGO Stepping Stones 2.0 is an elementary mathematics curriculum for grades K-6 published by ORIGO Education. The curriculum has received mixed EdReports evaluations, with some grade levels meeting expectations for alignment and rigor while others only partially meet expectations.

Best for

Elementary teachers seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with adequate teacher supports, particularly those working in grades where the curriculum fully meets EdReports expectations

Evaluation Criteria

5 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum likely includes application problems as part of its mathematical practices focus.

EdReports evaluation of rigor and mathematical practices suggests the curriculum addresses application, though specific word problem instruction methods are not detailed

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support materials in most grade levels.

EdReports indicates the curriculum meets expectations for usability, including teacher supports, though this varies by grade level

Sequencing ApproachNeutral

The curriculum demonstrates adequate focus and coherence in grade-level content sequencing.

EdReports ratings show the curriculum meets expectations for focus and coherence in alignment to grade-level standards, though performance varies by grade level

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components as part of its usability features.

EdReports usability evaluation covers assessment components, with the curriculum meeting expectations in this area for some grade levels

Conceptual Procedural BalanceNeutral

The curriculum appears to address the balance of conceptual understanding and procedural skill adequately in some grade levels.

EdReports indicates the curriculum meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices in some grades, suggesting attention to balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient information available to assess the use of worked examples.

The EdReports evaluation does not provide specific details about instructional methods or worked example implementation

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum's support for direct instruction methods cannot be determined from available information.

EdReports evaluation focuses on standards alignment rather than specific instructional approaches or teacher-led instruction support

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

No evidence available regarding retrieval practice or spaced review implementation.

The EdReports evaluation does not address cumulative review, retrieval practice, or long-term retention strategies

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the effectiveness of visual models and representations from available evidence.

No specific information about visual representations, manipulatives, or concrete-representational-abstract progression is provided in the EdReports summary

Sources: edreports.org