Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math Receives EdReports Top Ratings

DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is proud to announce its Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math received top ratings on EdReports for middle school math, receiving all greens in focus & coherence, rigor & mathematical practices and usability.

EdReports is an independent nonprofit that brings together expert educators to produce evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. The mission of EdReports is to increase the capacity of teachers, administrators, and leaders to seek, identify, and demand the highest-quality instructional materials.

"We are proud to offer high-quality, open resource curricula that supports students in middle school mathematics courses that are rated so highly," said Kendall Hunt K-12 Vice President Charley Cook. "Our partnership with Illustrative Mathematics allows Kendall Hunt to join IM in their mission to 'creating a world where learners know, use and enjoy mathematics,'" added Cook.

Kendall Hunt provides the only free, digital IM-Certified math curriculum for students in grades 6-12. In addition to the content available online, Kendall Hunt offers IM Certified Professional Learning as well as print versions of the curricula.

"Kendall Hunt has a long tradition of publishing high quality curriculum that supports student learning, teacher practice, and mathematical integrity, and we are proud to have them as an IM Certified partner," said Bill McCallum, Illustrative Mathematics Co-founder and interim CEO.

IM 6-8 Math is a problem-based core curriculum rooted in content and practice standards to foster learning and achievement for all. Students learn by doing math, solving problems in mathematical and real-world contexts, and constructing arguments using precise language. Teachers can shift their instruction and facilitate student learning with high-leverage routines that guide them in understanding and making connections between concepts and procedures.

About Kendall Hunt

Celebrating 75 years of providing innovative educational solutions, Kendall Hunt publishes hands-on science, mathematics, gifted and virtual reality curricula for grades K-12, in addition to the only free, certified Illustrative Mathematics middle school and high school curriculum for students in grades 6-12. In conjunction with offering a variety of stand-alone K-12 products, ConstructEd, a division of Kendall Hunt, allows schools and/or teachers, to create made-to-order textbooks or digital products using existing products or creating their own. For more information, visit https://k12.kendallhunt.com.

SOURCE Kendall Hunt Publishing