Middle School
Curriculum Programs for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
Inspiring Connections, Fall 2023
Core Connections
+ 8th Grade Support Class
Two Middle School Programs
And Support Class
• based on research and CPM’s Three Pillars; and
• supported with exemplary professional learning.
Inspiring Connections
•Multimodal program utilizing both digital & print materials
• Dynamic teacher-guided pacing technology
• Intentional mix of digital, print, and manipulatives
• Consumable student book called the Mathematician’s Notebook
Core Connections
• CPM’s time-tested program
• Based on research & CPM’s Three Pillars
• Flexible teacher choice of digital or print materials
• English and Spanish
Inspirations & Ideas
• A support class for students who sometimes struggle with mathematics
• Students should be concurrently enrolled in Core Connections, Course 3
• Designed to have:
• No grading
• No homework
• No summative assessments
"Two Math Programs" means More Math for More People
Feature Description |
Inspiring Connections |
Core Connections |
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Founded on CPM’s Three Pillars: Collaborative learning, problem-based learning, and mixed-spaced practice |
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Grounded in the Latest Research and Standards |
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Coming Soon in 3rd Edition |
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Complimentary Professional Learning |
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Curriculum Delivery Method |
Full Blend of Print & Digital That Includes Lesson Pacing
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Teach From Either Print or Digital
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Student Consumable
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Mathematician’s Notebook |
Coming Soon in 3rd Edition
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Intentional Differentiation of Learning Venues (Paper, digital, vertical non-permanent surfaces [VNPS], & manipulative)
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Included in Authors' Vision |
Planned by Teacher |
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Extensive Teacher Notes |
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Comprehensive Assessment Resources |
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Learning Targets
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Student-Facing Learning Targets & Reflections
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Lesson Objectives & Student Learning Logs |
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Lesson Launches
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Integrated in the Student-Facing Experience
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Suggested Launches
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Rich, Team-Worthy Tasks |
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Instructional Supports |
Expanded Universal Access:Translanguaging, Social Emotional Learning
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