Amplify Desmos Math

Name: Amplify Desmos Math
Brand: Amplify

by Amplify

MathGrades K–8

About This Curriculum

A curiosity-driven, problem-based math curriculum that integrates print and digital resources with teacher support tools, designed to build students' lifelong math proficiency and develop lasting grade-level understanding.

What makes it unique: Structured problem-based learning approach with the Proficiency Progression™ model, combining conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application; integrated digital platform (Amplify Classroom) with real-time student thinking visibility; embedded assessments and differentiation support.

Amplify Desmos Math: Problem-Based Digital-Physical Hybrid Program

Amplify Desmos Math is a curiosity-driven, problem-based math curriculum for grades K-8 that integrates print and digital resources. The program aims to build lifelong math proficiency through project-based learning approaches.

Best for

Schools seeking a problem-based math curriculum that integrates digital tools with traditional materials, particularly those wanting to emphasize curiosity-driven learning and real-world applications

Evaluation Criteria

5 strengths · 2 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The problem-based approach suggests systematic attention to application and real-world problem-solving contexts.

The curriculum is characterized as 'problem-based' and EdReports confirms it meets expectations for application, indicating systematic word problem instruction

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes teacher support tools and meets expectations for usability according to independent evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for usability including teacher supports, and the description mentions 'teacher support tools'

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum demonstrates coherent sequencing aligned to grade-level standards and focuses appropriately on major work of each grade.

EdReports Gateway 1 confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, indicating proper alignment to grade-level math standards with appropriate focus on major mathematical work

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for assessment approaches according to EdReports evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 3 evaluation of usability includes assessment and confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' in this area

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum meets expectations for balancing conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports.

EdReports Gateway 2 specifically evaluates and confirms the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, including the balance of conceptual understanding and procedural skills

Direct InstructionNeutral

The problem-based pedagogy may not emphasize traditional direct instruction approaches, though teacher support tools are included.

The curriculum is described as 'curiosity-driven, problem-based' which typically de-emphasizes direct instruction, though it includes 'teacher support tools'

Visual RepresentationsNeutral

The integration of digital Desmos tools suggests strong visual and interactive mathematical representations are likely present.

The curriculum name indicates integration with Desmos, a platform known for visual mathematical representations, though specific visual model details are not provided in the review

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and cognitive load reduction strategies.

The available EdReports summary does not provide specific details about worked examples or step-by-step modeling approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review strategies.

The EdReports summary does not provide specific information about retrieval practice, spaced review, or cumulative assessment approaches

Sources: edreports.org