Kendall Hunt IM v.360

Name: Kendall Hunt IM v.360
Brand: Kendall Hunt

by Kendall Hunt

MathGrades K–8

About This Curriculum

A completely overhauled K-12 mathematics curriculum that builds on Illustrative Mathematics' standards-aligned instruction, incorporating new enhancements and additions based on teacher, school leader, and student feedback.

What makes it unique: Problem-based instruction with coherent lesson progression across grade levels; available in free digital version (AccessIM) with optional paid print materials and professional learning support.

Kendall Hunt IM v.360: Standards-Aligned K-8 Math Curriculum

Kendall Hunt IM v.360 is a completely overhauled K-8 mathematics curriculum that builds on Illustrative Mathematics' standards-aligned instruction. The curriculum incorporates enhancements based on teacher, school leader, and student feedback, and has achieved EdReports' highest rating of 'Meets Expectations' across all three gateways.

Best for

K-8 schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with strong teacher supports and proven alignment to mathematical practices and rigor expectations

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 2 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum provides strong teacher support materials. EdReports' Gateway 3 rating specifically evaluates teacher supports, and the curriculum's development process incorporated feedback from teachers and school leaders.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes teacher supports, and curriculum was enhanced based on teacher and school leader feedback

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows strong sequencing and coherence across grade levels. EdReports' Gateway 1 rating confirms the curriculum maintains focus on major work of each grade and demonstrates coherent progression.

Gateway 1 'Meets Expectations' rating for Focus & Coherence, indicating alignment to grade-level standards and appropriate focus on major work

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding and procedural skills. EdReports confirmed it meets expectations for rigor and mathematical practices, indicating appropriate integration of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Rigor & Mathematical Practices, which specifically evaluates balance of conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application

Word ProblemsNeutral

The curriculum likely includes systematic word problem instruction given its strong application rating. EdReports' Gateway 2 assessment includes evaluation of application components, suggesting adequate real-world problem-solving.

Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' rating includes assessment of application, which encompasses word problem solving and real-world contexts

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes adequate assessment components. EdReports' Gateway 3 rating encompasses assessment quality, suggesting the presence of appropriate evaluation tools.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes assessment as a key component of evaluation

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples. The EdReports summary does not provide specific details about instructional methods or example presentation.

No specific information about worked examples or cognitive load reduction strategies mentioned in available review

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess the curriculum's support for direct instruction approaches. The EdReports review focuses on alignment rather than specific pedagogical methods.

No specific information about explicit instruction, teacher-led modeling, or guided practice structures mentioned in review

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to evaluate retrieval practice and spaced review components. The review does not address these specific learning strategies.

No information about cumulative review, retrieval practice, or spaced repetition mentioned in available review

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to determine the curriculum's approach to visual models and representations. The review does not detail specific instructional tools or visual supports.

No specific information about visual representations, manipulatives, or concrete-representational-abstract progression mentioned

Sources: edreports.org