BOSTON – Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and renowned mathematics curriculum provider Big Ideas Learning today introduced the Big Ideas Math 2015 Common Core High School series – a balanced, rigorous suite of programs designed to provide a deeper understanding of math concepts through inquiry-based exploration. Already implemented in middle schools, this marks the first Big Ideas Math curriculum series for high school students and educators.
The series, co-authored by well-known mathematics professors Ron Larson, Ph.D., and Laurie Boswell, Ed.D., is comprised of three critical high school mathematics programs — Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Each program strives to challenge students beyond basic memorization, enabling them to understand how concepts are inter-connected. Using real-life applications to build students’ conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, the series turns mathematical learning into an engaging and meaningful way to explore real world concepts and applications.
The launch marks the introduction of the Dynamic Assessment and Progress Monitoring Tool to the Big Ideas Math series, enabling educators to track and monitor student progress throughout the school year. Its adaptive testing features and additional problem sets directly correlate to specific Common Core State Standards and lessons within the Big Ideas programs.
“As the exclusive distributor of the Big Ideas Math 2015 Common Core High School series, we are proud to offer a suite of programs that prepare students for success within the classroom and beyond,” said John Dragoon, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, HMH. “It’s critical not only to enable students to master key mathematical concepts, but also teach them how lessons can relate to the world around them. Big Ideas Math achieves that and more.”
The series provides students with digital resources for use in the classroom or after school, including an online student journal and interactive tools, as well as lesson tutorials and a game closet.
“Big Ideas Math 2015 Common Core High School fully equips teachers with the tools necessary to monitor student progress and for response to intervention,” said Denise McDowell, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Big Ideas Learning. “It is our goal to provide educators with everything they need to create the most effective learning environment possible.”
The Big Ideas Math curriculum has already had a successful start to 2014, with the middle school series and Big Ideas Math Algebra 1 listed as California state-approved K-8 math programs last week.
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