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Mathematics


Instructional Worktexts


Comprehensive instruction plus practice equals ILS mastery

   

Grade Levels
How much time will it take to teach a complete level, including assessments, worktexts, and Building Stamina?

Whole class: 85 minutes weekly, year-round
Pull-out class: 55 minutes once a week for 4-6 months
Before/After school: 1 hour 2-3 times a week for 3-4 months
For intervention: Use selected lessons as needed

   

   
"The math department loves everything about the program. We know our scores went up in the 7th and 8th grade because we used Measuring Up."
— Pam Scheu, lead math teacher
   

Measuring Up Mathematics features 100% customization to the ILS and excellent preparation for the ISAT. Flexible enough to use in any setting, it employs a proven instructional model in each lesson: 1) focus on the ILS, 2) guided instruction, 3) apply the ILS, and 4) ISAT practice that mimics the real test-taking experience.

  1. Focus on the ILS


    Introduces the lesson content, taps prior skill knowledge, and lists the ILS for the lesson

  2. Guided Instruction


    Includes guided step-by-step instruction on how to apply mathematics skills and concepts

  3. Apply the ILS


    Provides independent practice of the lesson skill

  4. ISAT Practice


    Wraps up each lesson with questions that mimic the ISAT format

Building Stamina™ sections


Includes questions that tap higher-order thinking skills to foster success on the ISAT

Using Measuring Up Mathematics in conjunction with Measuring Up e-Path® makes it particularly easy to individualize math instruction, thanks to online assessment and automatic Personal Prescriptive Path® (P3) reports for each student.

  • Maximizes instructional time through customization to the ILS
  • Boosts test-taking confidence with assessments that mimic the ISAT
  • Allows flexible use with whole classes, small groups, or individual students

Sample Pages From Measuring Up for Illinois: Mathematics

Table of Contents
Correlation Charts
Correlation to the ILS Performance Descriptors
Sample Lessons
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