Overview

Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley Elementary Mathematics is a core curriculum for students at all ability levels in kindergarten through grade 6. The program supports students’ understanding of key math concepts and skills and covers a range of mathematical content across grades. The curriculum focuses on questioning strategies, problem-solving skills, embedded assessment, and exercises tailored to students of different ability levels. It provides explicit problem-solving instruction, hands-on activities, and opportunities to extend students’ mathematical understanding through reading and writing connections. According to its developer, Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley Elementary Mathematics is aligned to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards for the elementary grades.

Research

One study of Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley Elementary Mathematics met the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards. This study included more than 700 students in second and fourth grades, in a mix of urban, suburban, and rural schools in Washington, Wyoming, Virginia, and Kentucky. ¹

Effectiveness

Scott Foresman–Addison Wesley Elementary Mathematics was found to have no discernible effects on students’ math achievement.