BOSTON, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning
company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(HMH) today announced the availability of Math in Focus®
Singapore Math® by Marshall Cavendish® ©2020, a classroom
solution for U.S. K-8 and Accelerated students that highlights
problem-solving as the focus of mathematical learning. Informed by
the latest shifts in the research-based Singapore Math®
curriculum, as well as feedback from U.S. educators who have used
the program for the past 10 years, Math in Focus ©2020
empowers all students to develop critical-thinking skills,
conceptual mastery and the level of confidence needed to set the
stage for long-term math achievement.
Developed by Marshall Cavendish Education, Math in Focus
is the U.S. version of Singapore's
approved mathematics program My
Pals are Here! and brings the renowned pedagogy behind
Singapore's high student
achievement to U.S. classrooms. Students develop understanding
through hands-on learning, visualization and pictorial
representations, enabling them to make meaning of the numbers and
symbols they encounter. Supported by global research and
instructional best practices, Math in Focus provides
learning experiences that emphasize student exploration,
metacognition, classroom discussion and small-group
instruction.
"When children can't find the meaning in numbers and symbols,
true conceptual understanding and problem-solving application
become a struggle," said Jim
O'Neill, General Manager, Core Solutions at HMH. "It's
critical that all learners have meaningful experiences from a young
age so they are able to approach each topic with confidence and
enthusiasm. Math in Focus ensures K-8 students achieve
mastery of key foundational concepts and skills so they develop the
ability to solve problems flexibly and effectively on their journey
to Algebra readiness."
Distinctive features of Math in Focus ©2020 include:
- Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach: Math in
Focus provides hands-on learning and unique, powerful visual
models that support and optimize learning, helping students
visualize complex mathematical situations and make connections
across numbers and operations to problem-solve effectively.
- Online Assessments With Data and Reporting: Through
Ed: Your Friend in Learning®, teachers
have access to all K-8 components and resources in one integrated
digital learning system. They also regain valuable student-teacher
lesson time with the program's auto-scored digital
assessments including Quick Check, Independent Practice, Chapter
Review and Benchmark Assessments, as well as the HMH Student Growth
Measure powered by Math Inventory®. These assessments
provide rich data for ongoing progress monitoring, grouping and
recommended differentiation resources.
- Step-by-Step Planning and Teacher Support: In addition
to embedded professional development and point-of-use support for
each section, the Teacher's Editions provide differentiated
instruction for struggling, on-level and advanced learners, as well
as English Learners. Educators also benefit from robust reporting
tools that provide insight around students' progress and mastery
and identify learning gaps in order to provide the appropriate
extra support.
- Strong ESSA Rating: Math in Focus received a
Strong ESSA rating based on its intentional use of the
concrete-pictorial-abstract progression for each mathematical
concept and skill, and the distinctive amount and quality of
professional learning that teachers receive to successfully
implement the program.
- Brand-New Accelerated Pathway: A new Accelerated Pathway
for advanced students in grade seven combines key concepts from
ratios, proportional reasoning, and functions to develop Algebra
readiness in grade eight.
For more information and to learn more about Math in
Focus, please visit www.hmhco.com/programs/math-in-focus/.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ: HMHC) is a
learning company committed to delivering integrated solutions that
engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As
a leading provider of K-12 core curriculum, supplemental solutions
and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and
school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students'
potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than
50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while
its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction and
reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For
more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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