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Review/Implementation Support for Classroom Mathematics California

Classroom Mathematics California is a meticulously crafted curriculum that embodies the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (Mathematics Framework).
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The instructional design of Classroom Mathematics California aligns with the vision of the California framework and its emphasis on mathematical ideas as connected and interrelated. The program is built to foster deep, connected understanding through a deliberate and flexible structure. Every lesson follows the Try–Discuss–Connect framework. This problem-based approach seamlessly incorporates multiple routines and flexible structures into daily instruction while integrating language to develop deeper understanding.

Classroom Mathematics California Overview Brochures (Grades K–8)

See an overview of Classroom Mathematics California’s organization, instructional design, and components.

Grades TK–A1

Grades K–1

Grades 2–5

Grades 6–8

Classroom Mathematics California Correlations

Classroom Mathematics California is fully aligned with the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Standards for Mathematical Practice and was purposefully built to reflect the vision and instructional guidance of the California Mathematics Framework.

Grade K

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Try–Discuss–Connect Instructional Framework

The Try–Discuss–Connect instructional framework is built into each lesson to make it easier to integrate effective teaching practices and engage students in actively thinking, talking, and learning about mathematics.

Multiple-Day Lesson and Instructional Design

The lessons in Classroom Mathematics California span multiple days and integrate several standards to help students make connections and develop a deep understanding. Aligned with the California Mathematics Framework, this lesson structure emphasizes a Big Ideas approach to ensure coherence to help students begin to understand how concepts and ideas in mathematics are interconnected.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Processes for Mathematics

All students bring assets, funds of knowledge, and variability to their learning. Classroom Mathematics California embraces the UDL Process and Principles and provides supports developed with advisor Cathery Yeh, Ph.D., to remove barriers to learning so that all children have opportunities to succeed and see themselves as mathematicians.

California Big Ideas in Classroom Mathematics California

The Big Ideas in Classroom Mathematics California serve as a roadmap for both teachers and students to connect mathematical concepts across lessons and units. Big Ideas are connected within and across lessons, units, and the program as a whole.

Data Science

Classroom Mathematics California provides opportunities for students to build data literacy and develop data science skills with every Strategy lesson and throughout the school year.

Grades K–1

Grades 2–8

Unit Flow & Progression Videos (Grades K–8)

Unit Flow & Progression Videos highlight the progression of the mathematics concepts and models in each unit. These videos help teachers and families in understanding the mathematical strategies, why those strategies are being used, and helps them better support student progress and achievement. Available with closed captioning in English and Spanish.

Grade K Video

Grade 1 Video

Grade 2 Video

Grade 3 Video

Grade 4 Video

Grade 5 Video

Grade 6 Video

Grade 7 Video

Grade 8 Video

Mathematics Discourse Cards

Mathematics Discourse Cards provide a way to engage all students in meaningful mathematical conversations.

Discourse Cards in English


Discourse Cards in Spanish

Professional Learning

To help your district get the most from Classroom Mathematics California, Curriculum Associates will partner with educators to shape a culture of deep mathematics learning and strive for equity. Educators will learn carefully developed practices built around the most important actions to drive meaningful mathematics conversations and develop conceptual understanding. Each educator will learn to make the leap to discourse-driven instruction with a powerful network of support behind them.

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Classroom Mathematics California Mathematics Content Knowledge Series

Deepen educator understanding of core mathematical concepts to help them connect foundational ideas across grade levels and advance student learning with more than 25 professional learning offerings from the Classroom Mathematics California Mathematics Content Knowledge Series.

Coaching by i-Ready

Coaching by i-Ready is our premium instructional coaching offering designed to improve and sustain student achievement while building the capacity of instructional leadership teams and strengthening teacher practice. Educators receive curriculum-based implementation support through multiple in-person and virtual touchpoints to elevate teaching and learning throughout the school year.

Digital Experience

Classroom Mathematics California teaching and learning resources are accessible through i-ReadyConnect.com. This platform houses all print and digital instructional resources, adaptive interactive games, digital practice, assessments, and reports for the program. With one place to access all Grades K–8 resources, teachers can quickly and easily meet the needs of all learners. All student resources are also accessed directly though this platform, making it easy for students to move from one resource to another.