IMKH California, an IM® v.360 math curriculum, is problem-based and builds strong classroom math communities. It gives students a clear progression of concepts and helps teachers deepen their understanding of math and student thinking.
The curriculum encourages collaboration and meaningful mathematical conversations, highlighting Big Ideas, Major Concepts, and Mathematical Practices, while integrating Environmental Principles & Concepts and supports for MLL, ELD, and EL students.
Kindergarten
The big ideas in kindergarten include: representing and comparing whole numbers, initially with sets of objects; understanding and applying addition and subtraction; and describing shapes and space. More time in kindergarten is devoted to numbers than to other topics.
Student Edition Set: This purchase includes a set of 4 consumable workbooks (Units 1-2, 3-4 ,5-6, 7-8). The Teacher Guide set is sold separately.
The Kindergarten curriculum is partitioned into 8 units:
- Math in Our World
- Numbers 1–10
- Flat Shapes All Around Us
- Understanding Addition and Subtraction
- Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10
- Numbers 0–20
- Solid Shapes All Around Us
- Putting it All Together
ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS
Illustrative Mathematics is a non-profit organization committed to creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics. Their highly respected authors craft and deliver high-quality, problem-based core curricula and professional learning resources that help teachers and students excel in teaching and learning mathematics.