Spider Learning Mathematics

Name: Spider Learning Mathematics
Brand: Spider Learning, Inc.

by Spider Learning, Inc.

MathGrades 6–8

About This Curriculum

A blended/remote learning curriculum with digital lessons for grades 6-12 featuring consistent lesson structure, unique assessment strategy, and research-based instructional design.

What makes it unique: Personalized learning, blended instruction, virtual programs, and student safety focus with continuous curriculum improvement cycle

Spider Learning Mathematics: Digital Blended Curriculum with Alignment Gaps

Spider Learning Mathematics is a digital blended learning curriculum for grades 6-8 that provides remote learning capabilities with consistent lesson structure and assessment strategies. The curriculum features research-based instructional design elements but faces significant challenges in meeting grade-level mathematics standards alignment.

Best for

Schools seeking digital/remote learning solutions for grades 6-8, though significant standards alignment issues may limit effectiveness

Evaluation Criteria

1 concern · 8 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachConcern

The curriculum's sequencing effectiveness is unclear, though the failure to meet focus and coherence standards suggests potential issues with topic progression.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Does Not Meet Expectations' for focus and coherence indicates problems with grade-level content organization

Word ProblemsInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum's approach to word problem instruction and real-world application cannot be evaluated from available evidence.

No information provided about problem-solving instruction or application strategies

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

The presence and quality of worked examples in the digital lessons cannot be assessed from the available information.

No specific details provided about lesson content structure or modeling approaches

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

Teacher support materials and professional development components are not documented in the available reviews.

No mention of teacher guides, training materials, or professional development in the evaluation

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum claims research-based instructional design but specific support for direct instruction methods is not documented.

Curriculum description mentions 'research-based instructional design' and 'consistent lesson structure' but lacks specifics

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum features a 'unique assessment strategy' but details about retrieval practice and spaced review are not available.

Publisher mentions unique assessment approach but no specifics about cumulative review or retrieval practice methods

Assessment DiagnosticInsufficient Evidence

While the curriculum advertises a unique assessment strategy, the specific diagnostic capabilities are not detailed.

Publisher claims 'unique assessment strategy' but EdReports evaluation does not provide assessment details

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

The use of visual models and manipulatives in this digital curriculum cannot be determined from the review evidence.

EdReports evaluation did not include details about visual representation strategies

Conceptual Procedural BalanceInsufficient Evidence

The balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency cannot be determined from available evidence.

EdReports evaluation focused on standards alignment rather than instructional approach details

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Does Not Meet Expectations

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Key Facts

GradesGrades 6–8

SubjectMath

PedagogyBlended

Faith-BasedNo

FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports