SpringBoard Middle

The inquiry-based pedagogical approach may not adequately support direct, explicit instruction methods.

The curriculum is described as using an 'inquiry-based' approach, which typically de-emphasizes direct instruction in favor of student discovery

The curriculum demonstrates problems with focus and coherence in its sequencing approach.

EdReports rated Gateway 1 (Focus & Coherence) as 'Does Not Meet Expectations,' indicating issues with alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work of the grade

The curriculum appears to have significant issues with achieving proper balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as 'Does Not Meet Expectations,' which evaluates the balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

The curriculum includes some teacher support through the Understanding by Design framework.

The curriculum is structured around the 'Understanding by Design' instructional model, suggesting some pedagogical guidance for teachers

Word problem instruction effectiveness cannot be determined from available evidence.

While the Gateway 2 rating suggests issues with application, specific details about word problem schemas or systematic problem-solving instruction are not provided

Insufficient information available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples.

The available EdReports review does not provide specific details about worked examples or modeling approaches

No information available about retrieval practice or spaced review implementation.

The available review materials do not mention cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced practice components

Assessment and diagnostic capabilities cannot be evaluated from the available information.

EdReports summary does not provide details about formative assessments, diagnostic tools, or progress monitoring features

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

EdReports summary does not include specific information about visual representations or concrete-representational-abstract progression