IM 9–12 MATH
Meets all expectations in all three EdReports Gateways
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Kendall Hunt
LearnZillion
McGraw Hill (coming soon)
A High School Curriculum That Tells a Story
Teacher-tested, standards-aligned, and research-based
Designed for high school learners, this curriculum encourages the problem-solving skills students need to better understand the real world. The story of each course is told in units; each unit has a narrative that describes the mathematical work that will unfold in that unit. Each lesson in the unit also has a narrative.
IM 9–12 Math meets expectations in all EdReports Gateways. EdReports is an independent nonprofit that reviews K–12 instructional materials for focus, coherence, and rigor. Read the full analyses for Kendall Hunt and LearnZillion.
IM Certified Professional Learning
IM Professional Learning for mathematics is deeply integrated with the curriculum. The program provides teachers and leaders long-term, sustainable support for developing, refining, and reflecting on instructional practices.
IM CERTIFIED™ PARTNERS
Our partners provide the ideal experience with our curriculum.
IM Certified™ Partners share our commitment to providing the IM Certified™ Curriculum to all teachers and students as it is meant to be experienced, in the format they need to ensure success.
Family-owned and operated, we at Kendall Hunt have a 75-year tradition of providing innovative curricula to meet the specific needs of students and teachers. Illustrative Mathematics is the latest addition to our lineup of hands-on science, mathematics, gifted and virtual reality curricula for grades PreK-12. We provide the only free, digital middle school and high school mathematics curriculum for students in grades 6-12, along with high-quality printed resources to ensure you and your students are making the most of your Illustrative Mathematics problem-based curriculum.
LearnZillion helps schools and districts implement the highest-quality curriculum. LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics, certified by Illustrative Mathematics, comes in digital and print formats that include easy-to-use lesson plans, built-in teacher guidance, and student materials. LearnZillion’s implementation removes barriers for teachers while supporting schools and districts in integrating Illustrative Mathematics into their existing systems.
At McGraw Hill, learning science guides everything we do, fueling our mission to help students and teachers succeed. Our new partnership with Illustrative Mathematics is part of that mission, allowing us to deliver their problem-based core curriculum on our Open Learning Platform with print resources to fully support your implementation.
An Expert-Authorized Curriculum
We're Dedicated to Teacher and Student Success
Our curricula are designed by respected thought leaders who share IM's goal
to create a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics.
William G. McCallum
CEO & Co-Founder
Bill McCallum has dedicated his life to helping teachers, educators, mathematicians, and policymakers show fidelity to both mathematical coherence and student learning.
He is an Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at The University of Arizona, where he researches number theory and arithmetical algebraic geometry, authors textbooks, and advises researchers and policymakers. Bill’s work as a lead writer of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics earned him the Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Mathematical Society and the Dolciani Award from the Mathematical Association of America.
As President and co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics, he chairs the Board of Directors where he helps craft the strategic direction of the organization and contributes to the curricula; he also represents IM to funders, at speaking events, and in workshops.
Kristin Umland
Content Lead, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
Kristin believes that all children can learn and enjoy mathematics, and that by coordinating the expertise of teachers, mathematicians, math education researchers, and business professionals, we can help students realize their mathematical potential.
Before joining the IM team, she was an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico (UNM). After joining UNM with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, she carried out research in mathematics education, taught pre-service and in-service elementary and secondary teachers, and conducted education outreach at the local, state, and national level. A recipient of both the Louise Hay Award and the AMS Impact Award, Kristin’s goal has always been to improve the mathematical and pedagogical quality of children’s learning experiences.
A co-founder of IM, she now serves as VP for Content Development and oversees the development of curriculum and professional learning.
Kate Nowak
Director 6–12 Curriculum, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
Kate is a writer, teacher, and curriculum designer. After a successful 8 years teaching high school mathematics and writing the popular blog f(t), she transitioned into a career in curriculum design.
As the instructional lead author of the IM 6–8 and IM Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 curricula, Kate loves leading teams to create products that help teachers and students know, use, and enjoy mathematics.
Kate is very enthusiastic about puzzles, smoothies, and navigating public transit in new cities.
Yenche Tioanda
Algebra 1 Lead, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
Yenche is passionate about learning and helping others learn. She is also a fan of spicy food, public radio, walking outings, and game nights with her family.
Her adventures in math education began as a high-school teacher and a corps member of Teach For America in Philadelphia. Over the past 14 years she has worked as a teacher, curriculum designer, leader of a professional learning community, administrator, and consultant to schools and non-profit organizations.
Now as Algebra 1 and Grade 6 Lead for IM, she is dedicated to expanding the opportunities for all students to enjoy and be curious about math.
Ashli Black
Algebra 2 Lead, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
Ashli is inspired by doing math with other teachers, discussing classroom practice, and reading what research tells us about how to best support student learning. She can often can be found hiking in the mountains or covered in flour in the kitchen.
She began her education career 12 years ago as a high school teacher in Washington State. She is a National Board Certified teacher, and an alumna of the Park City Mathematics Institute.
In 2011, Ashli joined the Illustrative Mathematics team part-time working on social media outreach and task publication. She is now the lead writer of the grade 8 and Algebra 2 IM curricula.
Tina Cardone
Geometry Lead, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
When she isn’t writing or talking about math, Tina enjoys crocheting and hiking with her foster dogs.
Tina spent over 10 years teaching high school math at public schools in Massachusetts. Active in the online math community, in 2013 she organized the ideas of her Twitter network into the book Nix the Tricks (followed by a second edition in 2015). She has presented at regional and national conferences on nixing tricks in the mathematics classroom and on language routines to support student learning.
As Geometry Lead at IM, Tina is excited to bring her experience with teaching conceptually and making math accessible for all students to the IM curricula.
David Petersen
Statistics Lead Writer, IM 9–12 Math™ v. I
Currently based in Ohio, David organizes annual conferences that bring math teachers together offline where they can share insights and expertise, and build real-world community. He also enjoys spending time with his two young children and reading comic books.
David spent ten years teaching high school math in Tennessee and Missouri before joining the IM team, where he is dedicated to helping others explore connections among concepts so they can better understand how math relates to real-life experiences.
Jennifer Wilson
High School Professional Learning Lead
Jennifer enjoys learning alongside the Illustrative Mathematics community as a professional learning facilitator and writer. She previously taught and learned math with students and teachers in Mississippi for 25 years. She is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2011) and a National Board Certified Teacher.
Jennifer thinks a lot about how we might slow down and savor learning math through questions, connections, and collaboration. She enjoys slow food meals with family and friends, reading, hiking, and running.