IMKH California

IMKH California K–5 Math is the foundation of the IM® v.360 series and is designed around content and practice standards. The units help young learners develop a deep understanding of math concepts through hands-on exploration, real-world problem-solving, and precise mathematical communication.

The curriculum emphasizes active learning, allowing teachers to guide students in making connections between concepts and building strong reasoning skills. Lessons are structured to include independent work, small group collaboration, and whole-class discussions, creating a balanced approach that supports all learners. Warm-ups and Cool-downs help pace instruction and reinforce key ideas, ensuring a strong mathematical foundation that prepares students for success in later grades.

IMKH California 6–8 Math is a problem-based core curriculum rooted in content and practice standards to foster learning and achievement for all. Students learn by doing math, solving problems in mathematical and real-world contexts, and constructing arguments using precise language. Teachers can shift their instruction and facilitate student learning with high-leverage routines that guide them in understanding and making connections between concepts and procedures.

The lessons are designed with a focus on independent, group, and whole-class instruction. This format builds mathematical understanding and fluency for all students. Teachers will also use Warm-ups and Cool-downs to help guide lesson pacing and planning.

IMKH California 9-12 Math provides two comprehensive high school math pathways, each designed to build deep mathematical understanding through problem-based learning:

Traditional Pathway – Follows the Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (AGA) sequence with extra supports for Algebra 1.

Integrated Pathway – Combines algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics throughout three courses.

Students continue to explore math through real-world problem-solving, discussion, and discovery. Teachers use high-leverage routines to help them connect concepts and build understanding. The lessons blend independent, group, and whole-class activities to develop fluency and confidence, while Warm-ups and Cool-downs support pacing and reinforce key ideas.

Free Problem-Based Math Curriculum for Grades K–12

California 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 California 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 or accessim.org, you will not need to register – simply use your existing login and password).

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.

Assess Learning, Analyze Data, and Differentiate Math Instruction with ASSISTments

ASSISTments, a free digital learning platform, makes it possible to transform ordinary assignments into powerful learning experiences, helping teachers be more responsive to students in real-time and helping students succeed. This virtual solution seamlessly pairs with the Illustrative Mathematics^® curriculum to make learning accessible from anywhere. Together, Kendall Hunt and ASSISTments are ready to help your students achieve more.

Using the IM Math curriculum in ASSISTments, teachers can…

• Assign the Practice Problems for each lesson as in-class or at-home independent practice.
• Foster math conversations around Student Tasks and common wrong answers found in the assignment report.
• Finish each lesson by assigning a Cool Down and use the immediate data to help inform your instruction.
• Assign your Unit Assessments to get quick, real-time data on whole class successes and challenges.
• Plus, so much more!

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