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Bring More Math to More People

CPM Educational Program provides both

team worthy problem-based instructional materials.
extensive Professional Learning provided by experienced CPM teachers.

Collaborative Learning: Students learn ideas more deeply when they discuss ideas with classmates.
Problem-Based Learning: Students learn ideas more usefully for other areas when they learn by attacking problems– ideally from the real world.
Mixed Space Practice: Students learn ideas more permanently when they are required to engage and re-engage with the ideas for months or even months.

*These pillars are reflected in current NCTM standards and research in mathematics education; what we know about their benefits for mathematics learning continues to deepen and expand but not shift.

Read the 2023 CPM Research Base Report (PDF)

Read the 2013 CPM Research Base Report (PDF)

Read the Original CPM Research Base Report (PDF)

Student-Centered, Problem-Based Curriculum

CPM Educational Program, a California non-profit corporation, has provided problem-based instructional materials and professional development for teachers since its inception in 1989. CPM teaching strategies focus on how students best learn and retain mathematics. The research-based principles that guide the course are the following:

Students should engage in problem-based lessons structured around a core idea.
Guided by a knowledgeable teacher, students should interact in groups to foster mathematical discourse.
Practice with concepts and procedures should be spaced over time; that is, mastery comes over time.

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CPM Works

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Testimonials

Dave Schmitz (Portage High School Math Teacher) says:

“It (CPM) really engages them and challenges them in a positive manner. One of the advantages is that topics spiral — we hit on the same topics over and over throughout the whole year, so it’s not like in years past where you cover a topic and after that chapter you’d be done. (A topic) comes back around over and over, and helps their retention level.”

Cynthia (CPM Teacher) says:

“When I taught with a traditional book, my students would not even try a problem unless I showed them how to do a problem just like the one they were going to get for homework. Now, with CPM I can give any problem to students and they will always try to work through it, whether it is a problem that they have seen before or a completely new concept. It can be a team problem or individual problem and they will always try to solve it. They usually have a great idea about how to start or even solve the whole problem. The students continually open my eyes to the number of techniques they use to solve problem.”

Freshman (2nd year of CPM)

I like that the homework is both "review and preview" because I know I will be able to do it on my own at home. I also know that my teammates in class can work together to understand something new that we are learning.

Junior (3rd year of CPM)

I like the math notes boxes so I can see examples. I also like the closure activities where I can check my own work and find examples if I don't understand something.

CPM Student (Inspirations & Ideas)

My favorite thing about this math class is doing the activities because I am more of a hands on learner and I learn more when I do activities that involve me working with stuff and my grades have improved ever since we have done this course.

CPM Student

I like this class because it helps with me with my basic facts and we do things in our math class that are the same in our intervention. It is good for getting better at math and improving our skills and test skills.

CPM Student (Inspirations & Ideas)

This class helps with my regular math class, and I went up on my school’s benchmarks, and I feel more confident in my math class.

CPM Student (Inspirations & Ideas)

This class really helps me on my school benchmarks and other test scores. My scores went up because of this class and how small the group is and how we can learn more efficient.

CPM Student (Inspiration & Ideas)

I really like the way that this works because all the lessons make me do stuff I didn’t know before and then we do it a lot more often. Basically I learn it ahead of time before what we do in math class. Also it helps keep my math grade up because I learn new things.

CPM Student (Inspiration & Ideas)

Positioning Statements

Acceleration (PDF)

Assessment (PDF)

Homework / Independent Practice (PDF)

Learners Who Sometimes Struggle (PDF)

Equity (PDF)

2022 - 2026 Strategic Goals (PDF)

Independent Reviews

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CPM Educational Program’s Calculus, reviewed by Learning List, is included on the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Example Textbooks List for Calculus AB and BC courses.

Learning List provides independent reviews of K-12 instructional materials and online courses. For more details, view the New Review: CPM Educational Program's Calculus.

To see Learning List's professional reviews and alignment reports for our products, visit learninglist.com.