Since mathematics series are developmentally organized with built-in practice and assessments, they help teachers and students navigate the mathematics curriculum efficiently. First, the series must provide an instructional model that is pedagogically sound. In the student's book, text and visuals should offer a variety of learning options. Teacher materials should provide for varying levels of ability with a variety of modification and activity suggestions for meeting individual needs. A powerful math program facilitates lesson planning, meeting individual needs, and using time efficiently.
Students learn more when teachers have more time.
Mathematics programs must provide a framework to develop problem solvers who possess the ability to apply skills, strategies, and data extensively in a complex society. Selecting effective teaching materials requires attention to the way computers, software, and use of the Internet are integrated with, as opposed to correlated to, instruction. In virtually every field, problem solvers at work today find themselves at the computer working out solutions. Students need the opportunity to practice and develop those skills as they learn content. The availability of alternate technology-driven lessons and Web site activities related directly to content are essential innovations in mathematics series today.