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Ilustrative Mathematics: Fully Developed Standards-based OER C & I for Mathematics 6-8

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Reviewed:: Sep 14, 2021 by Teacher Education

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Overview:

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) in partnership with Open Up Resources have fully-developed an outstanding, free, high-quality Mathematics OER core-curriculum for school districts. IM is completely OER-based, Common Core Standards aligned with current C & I scope and sequence requirements satisfied for teaching mathematics grades 6-8. IM is a problem-based core mathematics curriculum grades 6-8 that develops student's mathematical skills through questioning, discussion, and real-world contexts and connections. Note: IM is currently developing OER-based curriculum for high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Alegebra II that will coincide with IM 6-8 program. Districts interested in using IM 6-8 can visit im.openupresources.org .

Type of Material:

Open (Access) Textbook

Recommended Uses:

This OER textbook can be used to support a variety of learning activities such as such as in-class, homework, individual, team, lecture, self-paced, etc.

Technical Requirements:

Integrated with LMS systems + Microsoft OneNote Digital Edition for 1:1 Classroom Low cost, enhanced print options available

Identify Major Learning Goals:

According to the website: "The result is a comprehensive suite of math curricula, designed to encourage engaging mathematical discussion, supported by tasks, lesson plans, professional learning, and community."

Target Student Population:

Grade School, Middle School

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

none

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Strengths:

Illustrative Mathematics offers interactive curriculum resources for K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 for teachers, students, and families. The materials include real-world and critical thinking exercises.

IM 6–8 Math is a problem-based core curriculum rooted in content and practice standards.

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None

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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IM-Math allows teachers to shift their instruction and facilitate student learning with high-leverage routines that guide them in understanding and making connections between concepts and procedures.

Materials include teacher resource books, student activity books, teacher guides, scope and sequence curricular alignment and sample lesson plans.

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None

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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The Illustrative-Math website menu is easy to navigate and contains options that are useful to teachers (Curriculum, Professional Learning, Content Standards, etc)

Users can follow the math process through the guided materials.

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None

Other Issues and Comments:: Good Open Edcuational Resources for multiple grade levels. Would be useful tool to show pre-service and inservice teachers.
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