enVisionMATH California Common Core

Name: enVisionMATH California Common Core
Brand: Savvas Learning Company (f/k/a Pearson)

by Savvas Learning Company (f/k/a Pearson)

MathGrades K–6

About This Curriculum

enVisionMATH California Common Core is a comprehensive mathematics curriculum for grades K-6 that includes print and eBook resources with additional online content, combining problem-based learning and visual learning to develop conceptual understanding.

What makes it unique: Problem-based learning combined with visual learning strategies; organized using Understanding by Design (UbD) model with Big Ideas and Essential Understandings; differentiated instruction through diagnostic assessments and intervention systems

enVisionMATH California Common Core: Problem-Based Inquiry Curriculum

enVisionMATH California Common Core is a comprehensive K-6 math curriculum that emphasizes problem-based learning and visual representations to develop conceptual understanding. The program uses a three-part lesson structure where students first attempt complex problems before receiving explicit instruction.

Best for

Schools seeking inquiry-based math curriculum with visual emphasis, though limited research support may concern evidence-focused educators

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 concerns · 3 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Assessment DiagnosticStrength

The curriculum includes an individualization component based on assessed student needs, indicating some diagnostic capability.

Teaching By Science notes the program incorporates 'an individualization component based on students' assessed needs'

Visual RepresentationsStrength

The curriculum emphasizes visual learning and incorporates visual diagrams as part of its instructional approach.

The curriculum description and review mention visual learning as a key component, with visual diagrams integrated into the lesson structure

Direct InstructionConcern

The curriculum uses a non-traditional lesson format that differs from established direct instruction approaches, potentially reducing effectiveness.

Teaching By Science notes the three-part lesson format is 'distinct from traditional I do, we do, you do instruction' and has a constructivist orientation

Sequencing ApproachConcern

The curriculum received only 'Partially Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence, suggesting issues with grade-level alignment and sequencing.

EdReports Gateway 1 rating of Partially Meets Expectations indicates problems with alignment to grade-level standards and focus on major work of the grade

Conceptual Procedural BalanceConcern

The curriculum emphasizes conceptual understanding through problem-based learning but received a 'Does Not Meet Expectations' rating for rigor and mathematical practices balance.

EdReports rated Gateway 2 (Rigor & Mathematical Practices) as Does Not Meet Expectations, indicating insufficient balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum begins lessons with complex situational problems, but systematic word problem instruction approach is unclear.

Teaching By Science mentions students first attempt 'complex situational problems' as part of the three-part lesson structure

Worked ExamplesNeutral

The program provides explicit explanations with visual diagrams after initial problem-solving attempts, but this approach may not align with cognitive load theory for novice learners.

Teaching By Science notes the three-part lesson format where students receive explicit explanations with visual diagrams after attempting complex problems

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The program includes online components and individualized instruction features, suggesting some teacher support materials.

Teaching By Science mentions the program includes 'online software and individualized instruction' components

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence available regarding systematic retrieval practice or spaced review components.

No specific mention of retrieval practice, cumulative review, or spaced practice in the available reviews

Sources: edreports.org, teachingbyscience.com