Collection: Math Pathways & Pitfalls
Math Pathways & Pitfalls (MPP) K–8 intervention curriculum, developed at WestEd, is founded on core principles for how children learn mathematics and a vision of rigorous and equitable academic achievement. In scientific research studies, Math Pathways & Pitfalls significantly increased the academic achievement of diverse students in all grades tested.
- Use with the core curriculum or after-school, intersession, and resource programs
- Address key number and numeration standards (with algebraic reasoning)
- Foster academic language development
- K-3 focus on place value, whole number sense, and operations with whole numbers, with algebraic reasoning woven throughout
- 4-8 focus on rational number concepts and operations: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions with algebraic reasoning woven throughout
- 20 or more core lessons and follow-up mini lessons per book
- Designed to add value to any adopted curriculum.
Professional Development on Math Pathways & Pitfalls is offered to teachers and potential trainers. The offerings include:
- Implementation Institutes
- Discussion Builders Workshops
- Trainer of Trainers
- Online Modules (coming soon)
