IM v.360

The IM® K–5 Math curriculum provides teachers with coherently sequenced materials based on the standards and research-based learning trajectories to support students’ learning in these early years. IM K–5 Math is rigorous, problem-based, and fully aligned to the standards, with coherence across grade bands.

New updates to K-5 Math:

•        New Language Learning Goals, End of Unit Guidance and Checklist Guidance
•         Optional Kindergarten number-writing lessons
•        Strengthened representations of diverse learners
•        Revisions to the Course Guide content, Instructional Routines, modeling lessons, centers, and blackline masters

New updates to 6-8 Math^TM:

•        New Narrative Structures, Section-Level Assessments (checkpoints), Instructional Goals, and Teacher Reflection Questions.
•        Revised Embedded Math Language Routines, Section Goals, and 5 Practice Activities
•        Revised contexts that are more representative of diverse learners
•         The Which One Doesn’t Belong routine is now Which Three Go Together.
•        Activity-level Anticipated Misconceptions is now Building On Student Thinking.
•        Revised lesson contexts to align with the drafted California framework including environmentally focused contexts

The IM v.360 grade 6 and 7 accelerated courses will be available for the 2025–26 school year.

IM® 9–12 Math introduces two high school math pathways. The traditional pathway will feature updated courses. In contrast, the new integrated pathway will interweave algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics throughout three courses.

New updates to 9-12 Math:

•         New Narrative Structures, Section-Level Assessments (checkpoints), Instructional Goals, and Teacher Reflection Questions.
•         Revised Embedded Math Language Routines, Section Goals, and 5 Practice Activities
•        Revised contexts that are more representative of diverse learners
•        Revised lesson contexts to align with the drafted California framework including environmentally focused contexts

To support schools that offer a first-year high school math course to accelerated students in grade 8, both IM v.360 Algebra 1 and Integrated Math 1 will be available for the 2024–2025 school year.

By the start of the 2025 school year, Geometry, Algebra 2, Integrated Math 2 and 3, and additional support materials for Algebra I will also be released.

Free Problem-Based Math Curriculum for Grades K–12

Access IM, the digital curriculum website hosted by Illustrative Mathematics is designed to provide educators, students, and families with direct access to the FREE version of Illustrative Mathematic’s problem-based mathematics curriculum, IM® v.360.

With Access IM:

•         Discover a consistent, problem-based lesson structure across all grades.
•        Foster a collaborative learning environment with our instructional routines.
•         Utilize specialized support for diverse learning needs.

Educators must create a free account to access ALL features (if you have an existing account at im.kendallhunt.com, you will not need to register – simply use your existing login and password).

Performed by IM Certified® Facilitators, we’ll make sure that the transition into a problem-based curriculum is comprehensive and easy for educators to implement.

IM® Professional Learning Features:

• Designed to Support Shifts in Instructional Practice: Moving to a problem-based mathematics curriculum represents a significant practice shift for many educators. IM Professional Learning certified by IM guides teachers through the meaningful paradigm shifts that lead to improved student outcomes.
• Delivered by Master Educators: IM Certified Facilitators undergo a rigorous qualification and training process to gain mastery in delivering impactful learning experiences based on the author’s intent.
• Sustainable, Scalable Learning: IM Certified learning is tailored to meet teachers where they are on the learning continuum, allowing educators at every level to develop their skills over time. Districts select the learning experience that best meets their needs—from an introductory session, to year-long support, to a three-year development package that builds teacher, coach, and leader capacity.
• Proven to Boost Educator Effectiveness: Our suite of professional tools helps teachers develop the skills and confidence to implement standards-aligned instruction, ensure curricular coherence within and across grade levels, facilitate meaningful mathematics discussions, and implement instructional routines that engage students and improve their learning.

Take a looking at the catalog of IM Professional Learning offerings.