Upon adoption of the program, the publisher's regional consultants will provide a comprehensive program orientation. There is no charge for the initial in-service and program orientation. Additional professional development is available from the consultants for a fee. It is also recommended that a school adopting Connected Mathematics set up a program bringing teachers together at regular intervals to discuss issues and share knowledge during the first few years of implementation. Materials for each grade consist of one student and one teacher book for each of the eight units, plus appropriate manipulatives that can be purchased separately.
Discounts are available.
A graphing calculator is recommended for the seventh and eighth grade classes. Other manipulatives needed for the units are common classroom items like square tiles, cubes and rulers. There is also the expectation that computer software will be provided by the schools that students can use in tandem with the curriculum. Five of the software applications may be downloaded at no charge from the Connected Mathematics website. Usefulness to Others Connected Mathematics has been used by students in a wide range of districts across the country, including geographically, economically, and ethnically diverse populations in rural, suburban, and urban areas.