Ohio Department of Education Families

 

Topics:	Elementary (K-4), Families, Mathematics, Middle (5-8), Rural, Suburban, Urban
Geography:  All    Race/Ethnicity:  None specified   Gender:  Both			Contact Name: Wright Group / McGraw-Hill Contact Email: www.wrightgroup.com
Everyday Mathematics, is a core curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 6 that covers numeration and order, operations, functions and sequences, data and chance, algebra, geometry and spatial sense, measures and measurement, reference frames, and patterns. At each grade level, the Everyday Mathematics curriculum provides students with multiple opportunities to learn concepts and practice skills. Across grade levels, concepts are reviewed and extended in varying instructional contexts. The distinguishing features of Everyday Mathematics are its focus on real-life problem-solving, student communication of mathematical thinking and appropriate use of technology. This curriculum also emphasizes balancing different types of instruction, using various methods for skills practice, and fostering parent involvement in student learning. Everyday Mathematics is an evidence-based practice rated by the U. S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse (WWC).The WWC considers the extent of evidence for Everyday Mathematics to be medium-to-large for math achievement.