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IM K-12 Math

IM K–12 Math

INTRODUCING IM® v.360LAUNCHING SUMMER OF 2024

IM v.360

Introducing IM® v.360, the new version of the IM K–12 Math curriculum, launching Summer of 2024. After listening to valuable feedback from educators and students alike, we’ve made transformative changes to create an even more inclusive learning environment.

OUR VISION

IM K–12 Math is a problem-based core curriculum built on the principle that all students are capable learners of grade-level mathematics. Students learn math by doing math. They are encouraged to use their current understanding of math, their lived experiences, and the world around them as resources for problem solving. By starting with what students already know, teachers invite all students to contribute to mathematical learning, centering student thinking, and being responsive as students develop conceptual understanding.

Learn How it Started

OUR STORY
Founded in 2011 at the University of Arizona, Illustrative Mathematics is guided and inspired by educators who work in spirited teams to do extraordinary things. 

The result is a comprehensive suite of math curricula and professional learning offerings designed to encourage engaging and affirming math instruction and support the development of positive mathematical identities.

Use curriculum fully aligned to college – and career-ready standards

OUR FOUNDERS
Together, founders Bill McCallum and Kristin Umland have spent over 20 years dedicating their lives to helping teachers, educators, mathematicians, and policymakers show fidelity to both mathematical coherence and student learning. Their vision of helping people solve problems through mathematics began as a project at the University of Arizona. That vision realized is now Illustrative Mathematics–a leading non-profit organization in the mathematics education space with a complete, coherent, standards-aligned K–12 curriculum. IM K-12 Math™ is fully aligned to the focus, rigor, and coherence of the standards, and has been given the stamp of approval by EdReports, earning perfect scores in the areas of Focus & Coherence and Rigor & Mathematical Practices.

Ready to get started with IM K–12 Math?

Get free access to certified materials

OUR BUSINESS MODEL
IM K–12 Math is an open educational resource (OER), which means it’s free and available for anyone to use under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license. To get access to curricular materials that are always up-to-date, high-quality, and aligned to IM’s vision, visit our IM Certified® Partners. IM Certified curricular materials are accessible for free in a downloadable format, or pay a fee for printed materials and access to digital platforms.

IM Certified® Professional Learning is a highly recommended support for teachers and leaders to successfully implement IM K–12 Math. Teachers learn how to make the shift to a problem-based instructional model, integrating equitable and responsive teaching practices that center student thinking. Leaders gain access to tools and resources that support planning, observations, and feedback. 

Make your classroom an IM classroom

THE IM CLASSROOM

The IM Classroom consists of teachers and students using IM K–12 Math™ distributed by one of our trusted IM Certified Partners (Kendall Hunt and Imagine Learning). IM Classroom teachers practice IM’s problem-based instructional model with integrity, and believe that all of their students are capable of learning grade-level mathematics. School and district leaders of the IM Classroom proactively support curriculum implementation, and teachers participate in IM Certified Professional Learning. Choose a partner and get started.

IM CERTIFIED® PARTNERS

Our partners provide the ideal experience with our curriculum.

IM Certified Partners share our commitment to providing the IM Certified Curriculum to all teachers and students as it is meant to be experienced, in the format they need to ensure success.

Imagine IM, from Imagine Learning, offers the comprehensive IM® 360 curriculum with enhanced resources. Imagine IM includes classroom-ready print books designed for usability. The digital experience offers customizable lessons, interactive tools, assessments, and exclusive features like digital centers and videos. Imagine Learning is IM’s original premium partner and supports districts to ensure implementation with integrity.

Kendall Hunt is an IM Certified Partner and print provider of the upgraded IM 360 curriculum. The Kendall Hunt version will be the pure, untouched print version – one that is unaltered, unedited, and aligns directly with IM’s free digital version. In addition to this upgraded print version, Kendall Hunt offers professional learning opportunities aligned with customer needs.

IM 360 powered by Kiddom unites ground-breaking technology with Illustrative Mathematics’ high-quality curriculum.  Kiddom empowers educators to customize, implement, and measure the impact of IM 360 on a simple, powerful platform. A full suite of digital tools and functionality creates dynamic, engaging learning experiences for students, while real-time data supports informed instructional choices.

CHOOSE AN IM CERTIFIED PARTNER

Fill out this form, and an IM Certified Partner will contact you to discuss your options for accessing IM K–12 Math.

IM K–5 math curriculum is needed right now because there is not a program that currently aligns to the math standards and practices while looking at coherence across the grade levels like IM is planning. In addition, they are using high leverage research based math teaching practices, including professional learning for teachers, reflection questions for teachers and coaches, and number routines that build upon each other through the K–5 progression. They are intentional about the visual models they are using at each grade level to help build a deep understanding of the math concepts.

— Georgina R., Bristol, CT