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At Odyssey, we use Illustrative Mathematics' IM® K–12 Math! in grades Kindergarten through Grade 8. We are excited to be able to support your student in their journey toward knowing, using, and enjoying mathematics.
Welcome to IM® K–12 Math!
This math program was created by Illustrative Mathematics. It helps all students learn challenging math in a way that makes sense and lasts.
What makes this math program special?
What makes this math program special?
Students spend most of their class time solving interesting problems, not just listening to the teacher.
Teachers guide students with questions and discussions to make sure the important math ideas are clear.
Kids talk about math, share their ideas, and learn from each other. This helps them build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills they’ll use for life.
The lessons may look different from the way you learned math, but research shows that this style helps students think flexibly and tackle new problems with confidence.
What supports are built in?
What supports are built in?
Warm-Ups: Short routines that get students thinking and talking about math right away.
Activity & Lesson Wrap-Ups: Each lesson ends with a discussion to tie big ideas together.
Section Summaries: Easy-to-read reviews with visuals and examples to help with practice and review.
Representations: Diagrams and models that make tricky math ideas easier to understand.
Family Materials: Each unit includes a family guide with an overview, questions, and problems to explore together.
Here are some ideas for encouraging your student:
If you’re not sure how to get started on a problem, that’s okay! What can you try? Could you draw a picture or diagram? Could you make a guess? Could you describe an answer that’s definitely wrong?
If you’re feeling stuck, write down what you notice and what you wonder, or a question you have, and then share that when it’s time to work with others or discuss.
Your job when working on math problems is to come up with ideas and share them. You don’t have to be right or confident at first, but sharing your thinking will help everyone learn. If that feels hard or scary, it’s okay to say, “This is just an idea . . .” or “I’m not really sure but I think . . .”
Click the buttons below to find helpful family resources for each grade level
Click the buttons below to find helpful family resources for each grade level
Learning Expectations - Kindergarten to Grade 8 Priority Areas in Mathematics
Learning Expectations - Kindergarten to Grade 8 Priority Areas in Mathematics
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