Complete Program for High School Success
The SUMS program teaches — not just reviews — all concepts and skills needed for success in high school math, to move on to Algebra I or to pass high school exit exams.Integrated formative assessments by objectives matched to state standards provide a clear picture of missing skills and a detailed roadmap for differentiating instruction and focusing learning to raise achievement.Engaging lessons using the research-based Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) instructional model develop conceptual understanding, skills and confidence students need to pass exit exams.Using this flexible manipluative-based program, all students can become successful in math no matter their level of preparedness, learning styles or spoken languages.
Complete and Flexible Program
Hands-on manipulative activities introduce and explore every essential math concept.Lessons provide explicit instruction with strategies to aid students with diverse needs and different learning styles gain success.Scaffolded instruction helps progress from basics to more complex operational work and build confidence and a strong foundation.Manipulative activities are designed to develop vocabulary, build language skills and provide meaningful problem solving practice.
Organized Learning System Empowers Teachers
Assessments Drive Instruction
- Integrated Assessments by objective identify missing skills and focus instruction.
- Progress monitoring with formative and summative assessments, including Journal Prompts and Sum It Up, questions provide ongoing feedback on student understanding.
- Lessons carefully model Concrete-Representational-Abstract inquiry-based instruction providing teachers with proven evidence-based practices and access for all students.
- Detailed lesson planning guide gives teachers a multitude of follow-up activities and enrichment opportunities with ties to children’s literature and games.
Professional Development
- Lightly scripted lessons provide instructional support showing teachers how to guide students through each important stage of CRA learning.
- Lessons provide multiple strategies and tips for teaching each objective.
Digital Resources Support Teachers
Online Assessment Suite
- Immediate decision making reports develop IEP’s and differentiated individual, small group and classroom instruction plans.
- CheckPoint quizzes and benchmark tests monitor progress.
- Post-Tests assess growth and develop specific plans for next steps.
- Individual Student Progress Reports make it easy to share achievement results with administrators and family.
e-Guide Teachers Manual
- All teaching resources for printed manuals are also available in an online e-Guide for clear instructional guidance and easy lesson planning.
- Conveniently streamlines and simplifies implementation with access for printing and emailing resources.
- Videos support teacher understanding of the important steps in teaching with manipulatives.
Professional Development Promotes Teaching Excellence
Moving with Math First Step PD
First Step PD develops teachers’ understanding of Moving with Math programs and how research-based CRA instruction builds students’ skills and confidence.Teachers learn how to use the Moving with Math Learning System to support the development of their students’ understanding of all essential mathematical concepts.Prepares teachers to confidently provide explicit and effective instruction and implement the program with fidelity.
