CONNECTIONS Builds the Math Foundation Every Young Learner Needs
The early years of learning are the most important when it comes to math and building a strong foundation makes all the difference.
Moving with Math® CONNECTIONS is a research-based math curriculum designed to give every young learner a strong mathematical foundation covering all Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2 objectives. Built on the proven Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) instructional model, CONNECTIONS helps students build number sense, problem-solving skills, and mathematical confidence through hands-on, engaging instruction. It ideal as a core math program or as a Tier 1, 2 or 3 supplement.
Aligned with NCTM, CCSS and State Standards.
Available in English and Spanish.
CONNECTIONS Program Features
Organized Learning System Empowers Teachers
CONNECTIONS uses the Moving with Math® Learning System to provide teachers with an organized and systematic process to raise achievement for all students. It is easy to use and streamlines classroom management, integrating standards-aligned assessments to direct data-driven, differentiated instruction, giving teachers more time to focus on the engaging CRA lessons proven to improve student understanding and academic performance.
Universal Screening
The program uses age-appropriate Pre and Post-Test assessments taken orally, online or paper/pencil that quickly identify students’ needs and direct objective-based instruction for individual students and the class.
Summative progress monitoring is integrated into the Learning System to support continuous data-driven instruction and ensure student understanding.
Research-Based CRA Instruction
Explicit CRA instruction begins every lesson with hands-on manipulatives to help children understand and make sense of math concepts. Research shows CRA instruction is effective and well-suited for young minds, enabling them to physically explore, discover, and communicate essential math concepts while developing problem-solving skills every day.
Lesson Plans Provide Daily Professional Development and Promote Teaching Excellence
Comprehensive, lightly scripted lesson plans integrate proven instructional strategies based on early childhood education research to guide hands-on manipulative activities for every concept, ensuring access for all young learners. CONNECTIONS lesson plans save prep time, help teachers lead engaging hands-on activities, differentiate instruction, monitor progress and set students up for success.
“The mathematical background of the teacher is the number one in classroom predictor of student success.”
Effects of Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching on Student Achievement – 2005
Cross Curricular Activities Strengthen Literacy and Language Acquisition
Read to Me activities in many of the lesson plans creatively weave children’s stories into the curriculum to build vocabulary, connect math to the real world and make it fun.
Oral language skills are strengthened through small-group activities, while cross-curricular connections to Learning Centers for art, music, science and drama deepen understanding and enrichment.
Games
Nothing lights up a child’s face like telling them it’s time to play a game. Games utilizing a variety of manipulatives give students a fun way to reinforce understanding, establish fluency, build vocabulary and language skills, and foster community with peers.
Continuous Progress Monitoring
Daily Reviews and Unit Tests assess progress and identify reteaching needs. They also support long-term retention by continuously spiraling and reviewing previously learned objectives. In addition to integrated summative assessments, CONNECTIONS lesson plans include a variety of formative assessment options to monitor fluency and gather evidence of mastery of objectives.
Family Engagement
Family Math Connections booklets, available in English and Spanish, provide an important link between school and home, sharing students’ academic progress with parents and guardians. Booklets include activities that encourage family members to participate in their child’s math development and support them as they discover a road to success.
Early math success shapes a child’s entire academic journey and CONNECTIONS is trusted by school districts nationwide to close early math achievement gaps and set students on a path to long-term success. Reach out to find out how CONNECTIONS can support your students from day one.
Build a Strong Foundation for Your Young Learners.
Request our CONNECTIONS sampler to view the scope and sequence and see CRA lessons for each grade level.
CONNECTIONS Program Resources
Everything teachers need to implement CONNECTIONS
Ask your Educational Consultant to find the right combination for your classrooms.
Empowering Teachers with the Resources They Need to Succeed
Convenient
Teacher eGuides
All resources in the printed Teacher Manuals are also available in online eGuides for clear instructional guidance and easy lesson planning from anywhere. eGuides streamline and simplify implementation with access to print and email resources.
Time Saving Online Assessment Suite
Assessments aligned to standards generate instant reports to help teachers create IEPs and easily differentiate instruction. Teachers and administrators have immediate access to individual student and classroom achievement results. Reports identify knowledge gaps and assist teachers in planning one-on-one, small groups and whole class instruction.
Professional Development Promotes Excellence
The most powerful factor in student math success is the teacher in the room. Our professional development training and workshops equip educators with the research-based strategies, hands-on tools, and deep CRA instructional knowledge they need to confidently help every student succeed.