Illustrative Mathematics® News and Updates

VAN HORNE — As students get older, the math classes can move away from hands-on activities and manipulatives. However, with our new 7-12 curriculum, we have several opportunities to learn in different ways. Illustrative Mathematics has been a big change for us as teachers and for students as we manage the new math standards and curriculum this year. It has been a challenge at times but it has also been fun to explore different ways of learning.

It is with great excitement that we recognize the finalists and winners of The EdTech Awards 2025!

After 15 years (our “quindecennial”!), we’ve seen that we do more than honor achievements—we celebrate with you the spirit of transformation that drives this field forward. You are the visionaries, the trailblazers, the ones who refuse to accept the status quo—because you know that education must evolve, and you have the courage to lead that change.

In Charleston County, South Carolina, a school turnaround initiative designed to enhance teaching and learning at 10 schools on the state’s improvement list has seen remarkable success.

Kiddom—an education technology company offering K-12 core curriculum solutions—today announced the availability of Kiddom Virginia Math for schools and divisions in K-8 and Algebra. This release aligns with the Virginia Mathematics Textbook Review Process, making it accessible to schools statewide. Kiddom Virginia Math is the sole mathematics curriculum approved at the K-5 level.

Imagine Learning, a leader in digital-first educational solutions, today announced that the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has approved Imagine IM for K–8 Mathematics and Traverse for 6–12 Social Studies for inclusion on its state-adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) list. These programs align with Mississippi’s College- and Career-Readiness Standards, enhancing instruction with inquiry-based, digital-first learning experiences that engage students and support educators.

The city has implemented a new math curriculum called “Illustrative Math” and not all teachers are fans. Jessica Gould, WNYC/Gothamist reporter, talks about how the roll out is going, and how officials hope it will improve dismal math scores.

Illustrative Math can teach first-generation students real-world examples that will prepare them for college, writes Jose Zavala.

The developer of a new math curriculum in New York City schools said in an interview that teachers are in the midst of a “learning process” with the materials that will improve after a bumpy roll-out this school year.

Seattle used funds from a technology levy to purchase a new digital curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics, which focuses on conceptual understanding rather than facts and memorization.

NYCPS introduced Illustrative Mathematics in 2024 as part of its NYC Solves initiative. IM Math is a research-based, standards-aligned approach to math instruction that has helped students across the country outperform national proficiency trends.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating high-quality K–12 math core curricula and professional learning services, has announced the promotion of Ebony Jones to vice president of employee success.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM) marks a strong year as more districts turn to the nonprofit to enable equitable access to problem-based, standards-aligned mathematics curricula at their schools. In 2024, Illustrative Math expanded in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond, reaching more than 2.6 million students.

Middle school students engage with math through their “Illustrative Math” problem-based curriculum, which aims to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In high school, Illustrative Math is applied in courses like algebra, geometry and other advanced mathematics subjects.

WILTON — School leaders say they’ve made upgrades to the district’s math program that have helped prepare students for high school.

The success of the Thomas Mifflin School does not just rely on the students’ academic excellence and personal growth. The teachers, parents and staff also play a pivotal role by providing students with endless opportunities they might not receive anywhere else.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, today releases IM® v.360, the most extensive upgrade to date for its K–12 math curriculum.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces its inaugural annual report highlighting major company accomplishments in 2023. The report includes information on IM’s strategic vision, its culture of inclusivity and sustainability, and its commitment to adding value, through mathematics, to all learners.

(IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, announces the organization is partnering with Kiddom, an educational platform promoting student equity by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning technology, as a premium digital curriculum partner.

We are thrilled to be working with Imagine Learning on the next edition of IM’s curriculum. As a premium partner, they embrace the rigor and coherence of the IM curriculum with a keen focus on effective classroom implementation. Imagine IM is the next step in achieving our mission of giving all students equitable access to grade-level mathematics.

Guided and inspired by educators doing extraordinary things since its inception in 2011, IM is continually improving curriculum support for its problem-based instructional model based on feedback from school leaders, teachers, and students. IM 360 is the organization’s largest-scale curriculum upgrade to date, designed in response to the expressed needs of educators and learners in the K–12 math community.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Bill McCallum, co-founder of Illustrative Mathematics and a distinguished professor in mathematics education. In this podcast episode, we delve into important topics that will transform your perspective on mathematics instruction.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use and enjoy mathematics, announces the IM Experience—wrap-around resources and events intended to make math instruction effective throughout the exploration and implementation of IM K–12 Math. The IM Classroom integrates key pillars of support that are essential to building and sustaining a problem-based math instruction program.

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use and enjoy mathematics, announces the IM Experience—wrap-around resources and events intended to make math instruction effective throughout the exploration and implementation of IM K–12 Math. The IM Classroom integrates key pillars of support that are essential to building and sustaining a problem-based math instruction program.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This week at the Mission Investors Exchange National Conference, Maycomb Capital announced the first loans out of a new, flexible, mission-aligned debt vehicle called the Educational Resources Impact Fund (ERIF).

Math curricula offered by IM Certified Partners Imagine Learning and Kendall Hunt earn high marks for focus and coherence, rigor and mathematical practices, and usability

Michelle Hawley, supervisor of mathematics at Brandywine School District, said that the most prominent improvement to Delaware math has come at the middle school level, where they have been teaching “Kendall Hunt’s Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math,” published in 2019.

IM was founded in 2011 at the University of Arizona and has operated as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 2013. IM’s vision is to create a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics.

Core, problem-based curriculum for elementary schools completes the coherent, standards-aligned IM K–12 Math curriculum Tucson, AZ — July 15, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics® (IM), the author and...

Tucson, AZ — June 10, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) 9–12 Math certified by Illustrative Mathematics has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Mathematics Instructional...

Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and developer of the highly rated IM 6–12 Math curriculum, today announced the appointment of Brandi Tyler as vice president of marketing.

IM 9–12 Math™ certified by Illustrative Mathematics is a problem-based core curriculum designed to address content and practice standards to foster learning for all. The teacher-tested, research-based curriculum is built around focus, coherence, and rigor.

IM’s CEO Bill McCallum went on EdTech Today in February to talk about how learning loss has scaled during the pandemic and how educators can help students. He talks about how we can’t just sit kids in front of a computer to help them catch up and how we need new solutions to set kids up for success.

Tucson, AZ — Feb. 24, 2021 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home learning in elementary school mathematics. Through this partnership, Family Engagement Lab will align its FASTalk (Families and Schools Talk) family engagement tool with the IM K–5 Math curriculum. Together, the two nonprofits will collaborate with Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to make the new tool available at participating pilot sites in Los Angeles Unified School District starting this month.

Bill McCallum, CEO of Illustrative Mathematics, discusses what we know works and does not work to intervene effectively and accelerate student learning.

To build lifelong math skills, providing equitable access to rigorous, grade-level math content is essential

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, one of IM’s generous supporters, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary. As part of the celebration, CZI has posted resources from its partners, including IM K–5 Math.

Students arrive at middle level or high school with different experiences and perspectives on what “doing math” means. Their families do, too. Every school year, families share common questions…

PRWEB | Scottsdale, Arizona — Today, education software company LearnZillion announced that Spotlight Lessons aligned with its recently launched Student Spotlight Project have been integrated into...

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Today, education software company LearnZillion announced the launch of its Student Spotlight Project, a new series of engaging, student-led...

BY WILLIAM G. MCCALLUM, KATE NOWAK, KRISTIN GRAY, KEVIN LINER, AND DAVID PETERSEN September 30th, 2020 As schools across the nation resume in person or virtually, unfinished learning and achievement...

Stephanie Hirsh, September 1, 2020 With a new school year set to begin, teachers are still dealing with a number of challenges related to what educators are referring to as the COVID-19 slide or...

As school begins this fall, many students are returning with unfinished learning in mathematics due to COVID-19 school closures last spring. This makes it more important than ever to be...

Latest resources expand upon the supports for educators and students offered by Edgenuity throughout the pandemicWashington (PRWEB) August 20, 2020 — LearnZillion, a leading provider of K–12...

By Sarah Schwartz — August 5, 2020 Even in schools offering face-to-face instruction this fall, one “class” of students likely won’t be the coherent unit that it was in past years. Within one 5th...

July 26, 2020 — Tucson, AZ  — LearnZillion Illustrative Mathematics (IM) 6–8 Math and Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 has been named a winner in the Software category of the 2020 Tech & Learning...

July 15, 2020Tucson, AZ — July 15, 2020 — The reality of inequities in educator and student readiness to implement distance learning has become clear during the COVID-19 outbreak. To support...

July 7, 2020Tucson, AZ — Jul 7, 2020 — As schools prepare for the upcoming school year, educators are concerned about academic impacts from COVID-19 school closures. To help K–12 educators address...

July 01, 2020 8:19 AM in News  Source: WBRZ. By: WBRZ Staff BATON ROUGE - Education doesn't have to come to an end with summer vacation and the Louisiana Department of Education is proving this with...

June 30, 2020More than 4,500 teachers and 77,000 students nationwide will pilot the problem-based core curriculum and professional learning this fallTucson, AZ — June 30, 2020 — Illustrative...

June 16, 2020Tucson, AZ — June 16, 2020 — More than 70 percent of teachers reported improvements in their teaching practices and an increase in students’ knowledge of mathematics as a result of...

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June 9, 2020Two additional leadership team changes announced for key product strategy and program management rolesTucson, AZ – June 9, 2020 — Today, Illustrative Mathematics (IM), the author and...

May 20, 2020K–5 distance learning support includes daily image, grade-level aligned questions and activities to do at homeTucson, AZ — May 20, 2020 — In a distance learning model, how can K–5...

May 12, 2020IM Certified Facilitators deliver high-quality professional learning experiences to guide and support educators in implementing IM K–12 Math curriculaTucson, AZ — May 12, 2020 — Over the...

Learning math online isn’t always easy! Luckily there are some great math websites for teaching math virtually. We’ve gathered a list of teacher-approved sites that includes resources, games,...

BY ESCHOOL NEWS STAFF April 7th, 2020 Pinpoint students’ learning strengths and needs in real time CenterPoint has made its entire suite of products free for schools and individual teachers through...

Problem-Based Middle School Math Curriculum April 1, 2020 This post is sponsored by Illustrative Mathematics. All opinions are my own. Are you looking for a curriculum to support your middle school...

High school math curricula offered by IM Certified partners Kendall Hunt and LearnZillion earn high marks for focus and coherence, rigor and mathematical practices, and usability Tucson, AZ — March...

Dear Community Member, Our shared mission of creating a world where learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics creates a bond that transcends any distance, physical or social. We may not be able to...

Over the years I’ve had a chance to study diseases like influenza, Ebola, and now COVID-19—including how epidemics start, how to prevent them, and how to respond to them. The Gates Foundation has...

March 3, 2020IM Certified™ curricula and professional learning empower teachers  to help all learners achieve grade-level mathematicsTucson, AZ — Mar. 3, 2020 — Illustrative Mathematics (IM)...

New product combines the quality of Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math with LearnZillion's easy-to-implement platform Mar 01, 2018, 01:00 ET WASHINGTON, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,...

DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kendall Hunt Publishing Company is proud to announce its Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math received top ratings on EdReports for middle school...

By William G. McCallum When I was a child, I enjoyed borrowing puzzle books from the library. One puzzle was “The 12-Coin Problem”—the most difficult of all coin-weighing problems. My mother and I...

In 2014, University of Arizona Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Bill McCallum, now retired, started a new company dedicated to transforming mathematics education across the U.S. He had been...

July 17, 2019IM 9–12 Math includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 is offered in multiple versions: free online, digitally enhanced, and print resources.Tucson, AZ – July 17, 2019 —  Illustrative...

June 17, 2019MENLO PARK, CALIF. [June 14, 2019] -- Open Up Resources and Illustrative Mathematics, two independent non-profit organizations, worked together to catalyze the K–12 curriculum market...

Math gets a bad reputation for no good reason. After all, it’s a universal language and it applies to so many areas of life. Learning math can be challenging, and teaching it can be equally...

April 2, 2019The new IM Certified™ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 includes OER, digital platforms, and print resources to provide flexible solutions for high school educators and students.Tucson, AZ...

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January 23, 2019New Arrangement Between the Two Organizations Will Help Illustrative Mathematics Quickly Expand its Reach and ImpactNEW YORK (January 23rd, 2019) – McGraw-Hill Education and...

September 4, 2018 Tucson, AZ  — The implementation of North Carolina’s new K-8 Mathematics Standards and the move to a problem-based approach in the classroom require a significant change in...

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illustrative Mathematics (IM) today announced its newest cohort for the IM Certification™ program, which trains qualified mathematics educators to deliver scalable,...

April 24, 2018Building upon the highly acclaimed Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math Curriculum, the nonprofit will develop the curriculum framework and blueprints for PreK–5 classrooms, along with...

January 24, 2018After extensive review from educators nationwide, Illustrative Mathematics 6–8 Math meets expectations in all 3 Gateways of EdReports: Focus & Coherence, Rigor & Mathematical...

August 29, 2017Tucson, AZ – August 29, 2017 — is proud to announce that Kristin Umland, Vice President for Content Development, is the recipient of the Association for Women in Mathematics’ (AWM)...

June 6, 2017Phoenix, AZ –  Each year the SIIA CODiE Awards recognize thousands of software, information and education technology companies for achieving excellence. The awards have two divisions,...

May 8, 2017 Illustrative Mathematics is pleased to announce that Kristin Umland, Vice President for Content Development, has received the 2017 American Mathematical Society (AMS) Award for Impact on...