Agile Mind Integrated Mathematics

by Agile Mind

MathGrades 9–12

About This Curriculum

Agile Mind Integrated Mathematics is a comprehensive blended curriculum program that combines online instructional content with print materials, designed for grades 9-12 following the integrated pathway. The program features rich problem-solving activities, real-world connections, interactive animations and visualizations, and frequent opportunities for student discourse and collaboration.

What makes it unique: Standards-centered curriculum authored by the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas, with integrated visualizations and animations to support conceptual understanding, embedded professional development support, and real-time reporting on student performance.

Agile Mind Integrated Mathematics: Blended High School Program

Agile Mind Integrated Mathematics is a comprehensive blended math curriculum for grades 9-12 that combines online instructional content with print materials following an integrated pathway approach. The program emphasizes problem-solving, real-world connections, and interactive digital elements designed to engage high school students in mathematical thinking.

Best for

High schools implementing integrated mathematics pathways seeking a blended curriculum with strong digital components and emphasis on problem-solving and real-world applications

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 4 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum emphasizes real-world connections and rich problem-solving activities, suggesting systematic attention to application problems. The integrated pathway approach naturally incorporates varied problem contexts across mathematical domains.

Program description highlights 'rich problem-solving activities' and 'real-world connections' as key features

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The integrated pathway approach provides coherent sequencing across traditional algebra, geometry, and advanced topics. EdReports confirmed the curriculum meets expectations for focus and coherence in alignment to grade-level standards.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, indicating proper sequencing and alignment to math standards

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. EdReports confirmed the program meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices, indicating appropriate attention to both conceptual depth and skill development.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, which evaluates balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Teacher TrainingNeutral

EdReports confirmed the curriculum meets expectations for usability including teacher supports. This suggests adequate professional development materials and guidance are provided, though specific details are not available.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability, which includes evaluation of teacher supports

Direct InstructionNeutral

The blended format combining online content with print materials suggests structured instructional sequences. However, the emphasis on problem-solving and student discourse may indicate less traditional direct instruction approaches.

Blended approach with structured online and print components, but emphasis on 'rich problem-solving activities' and 'student discourse and collaboration'

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum meets expectations for assessment according to EdReports, indicating appropriate formative and diagnostic tools are included. The blended format likely supports varied assessment approaches, though specific diagnostic features are not detailed.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes assessment evaluation

Visual RepresentationsNeutral

The curriculum incorporates interactive animations and visualizations as part of its blended approach. These digital visual elements likely support conceptual understanding, though specific details about their pedagogical implementation are not provided.

Program description mentions 'interactive animations and visualizations' as key features of the blended curriculum

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine the extent of worked examples in the curriculum. The blended format suggests potential for digital worked examples, but specific implementation details are not available in the reviews.

No specific information about worked examples provided in the EdReports evaluation

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

No specific evidence is available regarding retrieval practice or spaced review components in the curriculum. The blended digital format could potentially support such features, but implementation details are not documented in the reviews.

No information about retrieval practice or spaced review provided in available reviews

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades 9–12
SubjectMath
PedagogyBlended
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports