Publishers routinely cycle through programs as standards, technologies, and instructional practices change. The last part of the cycle is when a publisher sunsets a program, which means the program will be out of print and no longer serviced by the publisher. In the case of GoMath, the publisher made a decision to sunset this program in 2024.  This anticipated change led us on a two year research to pick a new K-5 Mathematics Program.

K-5 educators sent the summers of 2022, and 2023 to evaluated many mathematics programs which were highly rated on EdReports.  Seven programs were originally evaluated during the summer of '22 with a final 3 to be considered for further evaluation during the summer '23.  A rubric was used to measure each programs value it was add to our curriculum and teams identified the relative strengths and weaknesses of each.   At the conclusion of this project, it was determined enVision Mathematics was in a position to meet the needs of our students and provide a quality mathematical education to BTSD K-5 students.

Common Core Standards are a set of academic standards that define what students should know, understand, and be able to do regarding mathematical content knowledge by the end of a grade or course. In contrast, enVision is a type of mathematics program that outlines lessons of how teachers can meet the academic standards required by the state. enVision aligns with both Common Core and New Jersey State Standards (NJSLS), and is a tool to teach students a variety of instructional strategies that are in the curriculum.

The basic lesson structure (mini-lesson, guidance practice, independent practice) is similar to with both programs.  The difference lies with the instructional approach within this structure.  enVision Mathematics focuses on building conceptual mathematical understanding for students by allowing them to explore the mathematics through various student-led activates.  A research backed concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) approach is foundational to this program setting the stage for students to develop the deep underlying mathematical concepts.  In addition, the wealth and ease of use of the resources Savvas provides with this program will allow greater differentiation to harness student's success.

No.  Any changes to the Accelerated Math Program would be communicated to the public and not as a result of adopting enVision Mathematics.  More information about the Accelerated Math Program can be found here. 

All curriculum used in schools should have some positive research behind it. edreports.org is a national organization that rates K–12 academic curriculum, including enVision. edreports highly rates all components of enVision. You can learn more here.