Built specifically for California classrooms
California IM v.360 aligns with the California Mathematics Framework and supports teachers in creating coherent, problem-based classrooms where students build understanding across grades TK–12.
Access California IM v.360 for free
Access the complete California IM v.360 curriculum online at no cost, including full lessons, printable PDFs, and implementation resources.
Explore enhanced print and digital options
Explore professionally printed materials, enhanced digital platforms, and implementation support for California IM v.360.
Why California districts are choosing California IM v.360
For California districts, the choice is not only about materials. It is about whether teachers, students, and leaders have the opportunity to work from a shared instructional vision.
California IM v.360 gives districts a coherent curriculum aligned to the California Mathematics Framework, with official IM Certified options that help schools and districts bring IM Math to life in the classroom.
Aligned to California’s vision for math learning
California IM v.360 is aligned with the California Mathematics Framework and the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, with California-specific enhancements that help students reason, explain their thinking, and connect mathematical ideas.
Coherent across grades TK–12
IM Math is designed so mathematical ideas build across lessons, units, and grades, helping students experience mathematics as connected rather than fragmented.
Built around problem-based instruction
In IM classrooms, students learn math by doing math: solving meaningful problems, sharing strategies, and connecting their thinking to important mathematical ideas with teacher guidance.
Environmental Principles and Concepts
Each course includes EP&C alignments that connect math to real-world environmental and sustainability topics. Students might explore questions like: How can math model water usage? How can we analyze energy data? How do patterns in climate information help us make decisions?
Big Ideas and Content Connections
Big Ideas and Content Connections help teachers see the mathematical throughline of the year and understand where California standards are addressed.
Support for language-rich math instruction
California IM v.360 includes correlations to the California English Language Development Standards, supporting students as they develop mathematical understanding and mathematical language together.
California schools using IM Math saw faster math growth
A recent analysis from the nonprofit research organization Leanlab Education found that LAUSD schools using IM Math achieved stronger math growth than similar schools that did not.
Students gained the equivalent of three to four additional months of learning per year, with growth more than twice the statewide average.
The strongest gains appeared when IM Math was paired with aligned professional learning and implementation support.
Independently reviewed. Rated all green.
IM Math v.360, the foundation California IM v.360 is built on, holds all-green ratings from EdReports across every gateway for every grade band from kindergarten through Algebra 2.
As an independent nonprofit, EdReports evaluates instructional materials for alignment to standards and other indicators of quality, helping educators make informed curriculum decisions.
Explore IM Certified curriculum distribution partners
Review professionally printed materials, enhanced digital platforms, and implementation support for California IM v.360 through IM Certified curriculum distribution partners.
The following California IM v.360 versions were adopted by the California State Board of Education as part of the 2025 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption:
Imagine Learning
Enhanced Digital Platform + Print + Professional Learning
Available for K–6, 6–8, Algebra 1, and Integrated Math 1.
Imagine Learning offers IM Certified curricula through an enhanced digital platform, with print options also available.
Kendall Hunt
Print + Free Digital Platform + Professional Learning
Available for K–5, 6–8, Algebra 1, and Integrated Math 1.
IMKH print version aligns directly with the free digital curriculum on AccessIM, plus professional learning to support implementation.
Kiddom
Enhanced Digital Platform + Print + Professional Learning
Available for K–5, 6–8, and Algebra 1.
Kiddom offers IM Certified curricula through an enhanced digital platform, with print options also available.
IM Certification: A trusted way to identify materials and supports designed for coherent California IM v.360 implementation.
The IM Certified distinction helps schools and districts identify trusted materials and supports reviewed by Illustrative Mathematics®, the nonprofit organization behind IM Math.
Many products and services use, adapt, or build from IM Math. IM Certified options have been reviewed by Illustrative Mathematics to help schools and districts identify materials and supports designed to preserve the coherence and instructional design of IM Math.
IM Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Math for California
IM TK Math supports California’s youngest learners in building early mathematical understanding through play, conversation, and problem solving.
Designed to align with the California Mathematics Framework and the developmental needs of transitional kindergartners, IM TK Math helps teachers create joyful early math experiences that support curiosity, confidence, and positive math identity.
Ready to bring California IM Math to your district?
Access California IM Math for free through AccessIM, explore enhanced print and digital options through IM Certified curriculum distribution partners, or connect with our team to discuss your district’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about California IM v.360, free access, or IM Certified options? Start here.
Is California IM v.360 aligned to California standards?
Yes. California IM v.360 is aligned to the California Mathematics Framework and the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. It supports instruction that helps students reason, explain their thinking, and connect mathematical ideas across grades K–12.
Is California IM v.360 free?
Yes. All California IM v.360 courses for grades K–12 can be accessed for free through CA.AccessIM.org. Teachers and leaders can use the full curriculum online, download printable PDFs for classroom use, and access free implementation resources.
What is included in the California edition of IM v.360?
California IM v.360 includes California-specific enhancements aligned to the California Mathematics Framework and California standards. These include Big Ideas and Content Connections, Environmental Principles and Concepts alignments, support for English learners through California English Language Development Standards correlations, and new or adjusted lessons that reflect California-specific priorities.
What is the difference between AccessIM and IM Certified curriculum distribution partners?
AccessIM provides free online access to California IM v.360, along with implementation resources to support educators. IM Certified curriculum distribution partners offer additional options, such as professionally printed materials, enhanced digital platforms, and implementation support for schools and districts.
What does IM Certified mean?
IM Certified means materials or services have been reviewed by Illustrative Mathematics to support coherent implementation of IM Math. IM Certified options help schools and districts identify materials and supports designed to preserve the coherence and instructional design of IM Math.
Which IM Certified curriculum distribution partners offer California IM v.360?
California IM v.360 is available through IM Certified curriculum distribution partners Imagine Learning, Kendall Hunt, and Kiddom. Availability varies by grade band and course, so districts should review each partner’s California offerings.
Were Imagine IM California, IMKH California, and Kiddom IM v.360 California adopted by the California State Board of Education?
Yes. Imagine IM California, IMKH California, and Kiddom IM v.360 California were adopted by the California State Board of Education as part of the 2025 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption. Adoption varies by grade band and course, so districts should review each partner’s California offerings.
How should my district choose between free access and IM Certified partner options?
Start with your district’s implementation needs. If you need free access to the curriculum, CA.AccessIM.org provides California IM v.360 online. If your district needs printed materials, enhanced digital tools, platform support, professional learning, or implementation support, review the IM Certified curriculum distribution partner options or schedule a call with the IM team.
Does California IM v.360 support English learners?
Yes. California IM v.360 includes correlations to the California English Language Development Standards. These appear in the Advancing Mathematical Language and Access for English Learners section of each Course Guide and support language-rich math instruction.
Does IM offer Transitional Kindergarten math for California?
Yes. IM TK Math supports California’s youngest learners in building early mathematical understanding through play, conversation, and problem solving. It is designed to align with the California Mathematics Framework and the developmental needs of transitional kindergartners.
Schools and districts will always have free access to IM v.360 on our website under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license. In order to ensure alignment with our design principles and instructional model, providers wishing to make commercial use of the materials will need to obtain a commercial license. Please direct enquiries about commercial licensing to [email protected].
