Reveal Math

Name: Reveal Math
Brand: McGraw-Hill Education

by McGraw-Hill Education

MathGrades K–8

Reveal Math: Standards-Aligned K-8 Math Curriculum

Reveal Math is a K-8 mathematics curriculum from McGraw-Hill Education that demonstrates comprehensive alignment to grade-level standards. The program received EdReports' 'Meets Expectations' ratings across all three gateways for multiple grade levels, indicating strong focus, coherence, rigor, and usability.

Best for

K-8 schools and teachers seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong coherence, appropriate rigor, and comprehensive teacher support materials

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 4 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows strong focus and coherence in its sequencing approach. Content is aligned to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major work of each grade.

Gateway 1 ratings for 'Focus & Coherence' consistently meet expectations, indicating proper alignment to grade-level math standards and focus on major work of the grade

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates effective balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application. EdReports confirmed this meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices.

Gateway 2 ratings consistently show 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, which specifically evaluates the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum adequately addresses application of mathematical concepts. EdReports confirmed balance of application alongside conceptual and procedural work.

Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating for rigor includes assessment of application, indicating systematic attention to real-world problem contexts

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum includes teacher support materials that meet professional standards. EdReports confirmed adequate teacher supports within the usability framework.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for usability specifically includes teacher supports as an evaluated component

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support structures. EdReports confirmed the program meets expectations for usability including teacher supports.

Gateway 3 ratings show 'Meets Expectations' for usability, which includes teacher supports, suggesting the curriculum facilitates effective instruction

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes assessment components that meet standards. EdReports confirmed adequate assessment features within the usability evaluation.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for usability includes assessment as an evaluated component, indicating presence of appropriate assessment tools

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the extent or quality of worked examples from available evidence. The EdReports ratings don't specifically address this instructional feature.

No specific information about worked examples or modeling provided in the review materials

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the extent of retrieval practice and spaced review features. The alignment ratings don't address these specific learning strategies.

No specific information about cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition provided in the available reviews

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot assess the use of visual models and manipulatives from available evidence. The general alignment ratings don't specify instructional approaches.

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

Sources: edreports.org, cathyduffyreviews.com