FAQ

YES! The full program launched in Summer 2023.

Pilot Information and pilot request for are available here. The program is a consumable product. For free, we offer one class set (up to 40 students) of one unit per teacher for those who are planning to adopt new materials. One-semester and full-year pilots are also available for a fee.

MathLinks: Core (2nd ed.) has the same dedication as the 1st Edition to providing accessible mathematics content to a broad range of learners, with a strong focus on developing conceptual understanding, while building in meaningful problem-solving and skills practice. But there has been a significant facelift. Some features of interest:

• All grade-level standards are addressed in full in 10 units that can be completed in about 100 class hours. This is possible by focusing on and revisiting the  Big ideas of each grade.
• Each unit begins with an Opening Problem to create interest and a “need to know.” Many are revisited after one or more lessons of instruction are completed.
• Slide decks and lesson notes help guide instructions for critical topics.
• The Teacher Portal contains a wide variety of resources for review, enrichment, tasks, and projects Click here for more details about the differences in the programs. 

100% of the MathLinks lessons can typically be completed in about 100 class hours. This allows teachers tie to scaffold and differentiate. The “low floor-high ceiling” design of lessons allows teachers to differentiate within lessons. Components such as Essential Skills and Skill Boosters provide resources for students who need to catch up. Nonroutine Problems provide enrichment for advanced learners. Tasks and Projects benefits all learners!

A variety of formative (assessment for learning) and summative (assessment of learning( assessment options are included in MathLinks. Some of the Formative assessments are pre-assessments, journals, a monitor your progress feature, and packet reflections. Some summative assessment options are quizzes, tests, projects, and tasks. Many assessment components are available in .pdf and .doc formats to make customization easy.

A digital format of Student Packets is available on web or to download onto a device. Students may use a pen or text box to respond to questions and return work to teachers via screen shots.

Students may also view Student Resource Guides on the website.

No. Only the Assessments and Skill Boosters are editable.

Teachers have access to a wide variety of resources through the Teacher Portal.  Some of these are: Teacher Edition, Slide Decks, Student Packets (for projection), Essential Skills and Skill Boosters to help students catch up, Nonroutine Problems for enrichment, Tasks, Projects, Quizzes, Tests, Technology Activities, and a wealth of Program Information that explains the philosophy and program design.  

Parent Letters (in English and Spanish) and Student Resource Guides are available for every MathLinks unit on the public website.  All Student Packets are available for viewing.

All resources in the Teacher Portal are available to print except for Student Packets.  These must be purchased (in print and/or digital formats).