STEMscopes Math

by Accelerate Learning

MathGrades K–8

STEMscopes Math: Standards-Aligned K-8 Math Curriculum

STEMscopes Math is a K-8 mathematics curriculum published by Accelerate Learning that has met EdReports expectations across all three evaluation gateways. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level standards, appropriate balance of mathematical rigor, and adequate teacher support materials.

Best for

K-8 schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with verified alignment to grade-level expectations and adequate teacher support materials

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates focus and coherence in its approach to grade-level mathematics content.

Gateway 1 'Meets Expectations' rating indicates the curriculum maintains focus on major work of each grade and shows coherent progression

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports analysis.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' specifically evaluated rigor and mathematical practices, indicating appropriate balance of conceptual and procedural elements

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum appears to adequately address application of mathematical concepts based on rigor expectations.

Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating included evaluation of application components, suggesting appropriate treatment of word problems and real-world contexts

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support materials and guidance for implementation.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for usability indicates the curriculum includes sufficient teacher supports and instructional guidance

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment components according to EdReports evaluation.

Gateway 3 usability rating encompasses assessment features, indicating adequate diagnostic and formative assessment tools are present

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and modeling.

EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional methodology or worked example implementation

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to determine the curriculum's approach to direct instruction and teacher-led lessons.

While Gateway 3 indicates adequate teacher supports, specific instructional delivery methods are not detailed in the available EdReports summary

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review strategies.

EdReports summary does not provide information about cumulative review, practice testing, or spaced repetition features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to evaluate the curriculum's use of visual models and manipulatives.

EdReports gateway ratings do not specify details about visual representation strategies 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
Key Facts
GradesGrades K–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom