ClearMath Elementary

Name: ClearMath Elementary
Brand: Carnegie Learning

by Carnegie Learning

MathGrades K–5

About This Curriculum

ClearMath Elementary is a K-5 comprehensive core math solution grounded in 25 years of research that uses meaningful play, hands-on lessons, collaborative discussions, and game-based digital learning (MATHia Adventure) to develop students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical confidence.

What makes it unique: Play-centered learning approach with the 'teach-teach-pause' instructional model that provides flexibility in pacing and personalized support for all learners, backed by research-based design.

ClearMath Elementary: Inquiry-Based K-5 Math Curriculum with Digital Games

ClearMath Elementary is a comprehensive K-5 math curriculum from Carnegie Learning that emphasizes inquiry-based learning through meaningful play, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions. The program includes a digital component called MATHia Adventure and aims to develop both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

Best for

Teachers who prefer inquiry-based approaches and schools seeking comprehensive K-5 math curriculum with strong digital integration and collaborative learning emphasis

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 concern · 2 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes adequate teacher supports based on EdReports evaluation. The usability rating suggests sufficient guidance for implementation.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for teacher supports and usability

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum appears to use coherent sequencing aligned to grade-level standards. EdReports confirms strong focus and coherence in alignment to standards and major work of each grade.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Focus & Coherence and alignment to grade-level math standards

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment tools based on EdReports review. The usability rating encompasses assessment quality and implementation support.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' includes assessment as a key component

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates a strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices, indicating appropriate balance across all three pillars of math learning.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Direct InstructionConcern

The inquiry-based pedagogy may limit direct instruction opportunities. The focus on collaborative discussions and discovery learning suggests less emphasis on teacher-led explicit instruction.

Curriculum is explicitly described as 'inquiry_based' with emphasis on 'collaborative discussions' rather than direct instruction

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum likely addresses word problems through its application component. EdReports confirms the program meets expectations for application, suggesting systematic attention to problem-solving.

EdReports Gateway 2 confirms 'Meets Expectations' for balance including application component

Visual RepresentationsNeutral

The curriculum likely incorporates visual models through its hands-on lessons and meaningful play approach. The emphasis on concrete activities suggests attention to visual and manipulative learning.

Description mentions 'hands-on lessons' and 'meaningful play' which typically involve visual and concrete representations

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine the curriculum's use of worked examples. The inquiry-based approach suggests discovery learning, but specific implementation of worked examples is unclear.

No specific information provided about worked examples in the available review materials

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to assess the curriculum's incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review. The digital component may provide opportunities, but specific implementation is unclear.

No specific information about retrieval practice or spaced review in the available materials

Sources: edreports.org