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A Common Core Middle School ProgramBy Ron Larson and Laurie Boswell

The Big Ideas Math® Middle School Program was designed to the Common Core State Standards and uses the Standards for Mathematical Practice as its foundation. This program, together with the Big Ideas Math Common Core High School Program, offers a complete and continuous solution built for student success.

Program Highlights• Dynamic Technology for the 21st-Century Classroom

• Complete Support for Teachers in Lesson Planning and Lesson Presentation

• Dynamic Assessment System

• Research-Based Content and Delivery

• Rigorous, Focused, and Coherent Curriculum

• Balanced Approach to Instruction

• Continuous Preparation for High-Stakes Assessment

• Embedded RTI, Differentiated Instruction, and ELL Support

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About the Authors

Ron Larson, Ph.D.

Laurie Boswell, Ed.D.

No other authorship team in the industry provides the balance of classroom experience and mathematical expertise that the Big Ideas Math program authors bring to the table.

Dr. Larson and Dr. Boswell began writing together in 1992. Since that time, they have authored over three dozen textbooks. In their collaboration, Ron is primarily responsible for the Student Edition while Laurie is primarily responsible for the Teaching Edition.

Ron Larson, Ph.D., is well known as the lead author of a comprehensive program for mathematics that spans middle school, high school, and college courses. He holds the distinction of Professor Emeritus from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, where he taught for nearly 40 years. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado. Dr. Larson’s numerous professional activities keep him actively involved in the mathematics education community and allow him to fully understand the

needs of students, teachers, supervisors, and administrators.

Laurie Boswell, Ed.D., is the Head of School and a mathematics teacher at the Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont. Dr. Boswell is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and has taught mathematics to students at all levels, from elementary through college. Dr. Boswell is a Tandy Technology Scholar and served on the NCTM Board of Directors from 2002 to 2005. She currently serves on the board of NCSM and is a popular national speaker.

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Program Philosophy: Rigor and Balance with Embedded Mathematical Practices

The Big Ideas Math program balances conceptual understanding with procedural fluency. Real-life applications help turn mathematical learning into an engaging and meaningful way to see and explore the real world.

Embedded Mathematical Practices in grade-level content promote a greater understanding of how mathematical concepts are connected to each other and to real-life scenarios.

Real-Life Applications

Conceptual Understanding

Procedural Fluency

Embedded Mathematical Practices

Embedded Mathematical Practices

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Activities and guidingEssential Questions encourage conceptual understanding.

Direct instruction lessons allow for procedural fluency and provide the opportunity to use clear, precise mathematical language.

Real-life applications provide students with opportunities to connect classroom lessons to realistic scenarios.

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Multiple Pathways

Chapter 1: Numerical Expressions and FactorsChapter 2: Fractions and DecimalsChapter 3: Algebraic Expressions and PropertiesChapter 4: Areas of PolygonsChapter 5: Ratios and RatesChapter 6: Integers and the Coordinate PlaneChapter 7: Equations and InequalitiesChapter 8: Surface Area and Volume

Chapter 9: Statistical MeasuresChapter 10: Data DisplaysChapter 11: IntegersChapter 12: Rational NumbersChapter 13: Expressions and EquationsChapter 14: Ratios and ProportionsChapter 15: Percents

Big Ideas Math Advanced 1

Chapter 1: IntegersChapter 2: Rational NumbersChapter 3: Expressions and EquationsChapter 4: InequalitiesChapter 5: Ratios and Proportions

Chapter 6: PercentsChapter 7: Constructions and Scale DrawingsChapter 8: Circles and AreaChapter 9: Surface Area and VolumeChapter 10: Probability and Statistics

Big Ideas Math Red

Chapter 1: EquationsChapter 2: TransformationsChapter 3: Angles and TrianglesChapter 4: Graphing and Writing Linear EquationsChapter 5: Systems of Linear EquationsChapter 6: Functions

Chapter 7: Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem

Chapter 8: Volume and Similar SolidsChapter 9: Data Analysis and DisplaysChapter 10: Exponents and Scientific Notation

Big Ideas Math Blue

Chapter 1: Numerical Expressions and FactorsChapter 2: Fractions and DecimalsChapter 3: Algebraic Expressions and PropertiesChapter 4: Areas of PolygonsChapter 5: Ratios and Rates

Chapter 6: Integers and the Coordinate PlaneChapter 7: Equations and InequalitiesChapter 8: Surface Area and VolumeChapter 9: Statistical MeasuresChapter 10: Data Displays

Big Ideas Math Green

The Regular Pathway prepares students for Algebra 1 or Integrated I in the 9th Grade.

The Advanced Pathway allows students to complete the Common Core State Standards for Grades 6, 7, and 8 in two years and prepares students for high school Algebra 1 or Integrated I in their third year of middle school.

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Chapter 1: IntegersChapter 2: Rational NumbersChapter 3: Expressions and EquationsChapter 4: InequalitiesChapter 5: Ratios and ProportionsChapter 6: PercentsChapter 7: Constructions and Scale DrawingsChapter 8: Circles and AreaChapter 9: Surface Area and Volume

Chapter 10: Probability and StatisticsChapter 11: TransformationsChapter 12: Angles and TrianglesChapter 13: Graphing and Writing Linear EquationsChapter 14: Real Numbers and the

Pythagorean TheoremChapter 15: Volume and Similar SolidsChapter 16: Exponents and Scientific Notation

Big Ideas Math Accelerated

Big Ideas Math Algebra 1

Big Ideas Math Algebra 1

Chapter 7: Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem

Chapter 8: Volume and Similar SolidsChapter 9: Data Analysis and DisplaysChapter 10: Exponents and Scientific Notation

Chapter 1: EquationsChapter 2: TransformationsChapter 3: Angles and TrianglesChapter 4: Graphing and Writing Linear EquationsChapter 5: Systems of Linear EquationsChapter 6: FunctionsChapter 7: Real Numbers and the

Pythagorean Theorem

Chapter 8: Volume and Similar SolidsChapter 9: Data Analysis and DisplaysChapter 10: Exponents and Scientific NotationChapter 11: InequalitiesChapter 12: Construction and Scale DrawingsChapter 13: Circles and AreaChapter 14: Surface Area and VolumeChapter 15: Probability and Statistics

Big Ideas Math Advanced 2

Chapter 1: Solving Linear EquationsChapter 2: Graphing and Writing Linear EquationsChapter 3: Solving Linear InequalitiesChapter 4: Solving Systems of Linear EquationsChapter 5: Linear FunctionsChapter 6: Exponential Equations and Functions

Chapter 7: Polynomial Equations and FactoringChapter 8: Graphing Quadratic FunctionsChapter 9: Solving Quadratic EquationsChapter 10: Square Root Functions and GeometryChapter 11: Rational Equations and FunctionsChapter 12: Data Analysis and Displays

Chapter 1: Solving Linear EquationsChapter 2: Graphing and Writing Linear EquationsChapter 3: Solving Linear InequalitiesChapter 4: Solving Systems of Linear EquationsChapter 5: Linear FunctionsChapter 6: Exponential Equations and Functions

Chapter 7: Polynomial Equations and FactoringChapter 8: Graphing Quadratic FunctionsChapter 9: Solving Quadratic EquationsChapter 10: Square Root Functions and GeometryChapter 11: Rational Equations and FunctionsChapter 12: Data Analysis and Displays

Chapter 1: Numerical Expressions and FactorsChapter 2: Fractions and DecimalsChapter 3: Algebraic Expressions and PropertiesChapter 4: Areas of PolygonsChapter 5: Ratios and Rates

Chapter 6: Integers and the Coordinate PlaneChapter 7: Equations and InequalitiesChapter 8: Surface Area and VolumeChapter 9: Statistical MeasuresChapter 10: Data Displays

Big Ideas Math Green

The Compacted Pathway prepares accelerated learners for Algebra 1 or Integrated I in their third year of middle school.

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Big Ideas Math Dynamic Technology

Dynamic ClassroomThe Dynamic Classroom is an online interactive version of the Teaching Edition. Teachers can present their lessons and can access all of the online resources available that supplement every section of the Big Ideas Math program at point of use.

Dynamic Student Edition eBook AppThe Dynamic Student Edition eBook App is a complete electronic version of the Student Edition that includes interactive digital resources. This app allows students to navigate through the book and add notes or bookmarks. With a data or internet connection, students can access embedded, digital enhancements.

Dynamic InvestigationsTeachers and students can integrate the Dynamic Investigations in the Big Ideas Math program into their discovery learning to interact with the Activities in the Student Edition.

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Lesson Tutorial VideosThese two- to three-minute lesson tutorials provide colorful visuals and audio support for every example in the textbook. The tutorials are an invaluable resource for students who are absent, who need a second explanation, or who need help with homework.

Dynamic Teaching ToolsThese tools feature the Interactive Whiteboard Lesson Library. Teachers can present any Big Ideas Math lesson from an interactive whiteboard. Standard whiteboard lessons and customizable templates are included. The Interactive Whiteboard Lessons are compatible with SMART®, Promethean®, and Mimio® technology.

Dynamic Assessment SystemThe Dynamic Assessment System allows teachers to track and evaluate their students’ advancement through the curriculum. This intuitive, state-of-the-art tool includes auto-scored, technology-enhanced items such as drag and drop, graphing, point plotting, multiple select and fill in the blank using math expressions. Real-time reporting allows teachers to

track student progress through Assignment Performance and Remediation reports. The Dynamic Assessment System includes direct links to Lesson Tutorial Videos and relevant sections from the textbook. Students also have access to live chat tutors for selected exercises.

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Each chapter of the Big Ideas Math program utilizes question types frequently found on standardized tests. The balanced approach to instruction also helps students develop the habits of mind required to be successful on high-stakes tests.

Continuous Preparation for High-Stakes Testing

ExercisesThe Exercises in the Big Ideas Math program provide students with opportunities to use multiple approaches to solve problems.

Dynamic Assessment SystemThis tool allows teachers to provide customizable homework directly related to the Big Ideas Math program. Assignments are automatically scored and students have access to immediate remediation on homework questions.

ActivitiesThe Activities that begin each section require students to use higher-level thinking to work through each problem and to explain their reasoning in the solution.

Cumulative AssessmentsEach chapter in the Big Ideas Math program includes a Cumulative Assessment. The questions in each assessment were carefully chosen to represent problem types and reasoning patterns frequently found on state tests.

Quizzes and TestsThe Quizzes and Tests in the Big Ideas Math program assess the concepts students learned in each lesson.

Online Test PracticeSelf-grading tests and quizzes are available in the Dynamic Student Edition, allowing students to receive immediate feedback on their progress.

Performance TasksEach chapter of the Big Ideas Math program contains a Performance Task that correlates to the STEM video of the chapter and allows students to work with multiple standards. There are also Performance Tasks written to every middle school standard that teachers can use wherever they see fit.

Alternative AssessmentsAlternative Assessments provide teachers with the opportunity to assess students on the same content in a variety of ways.

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Student EditionThe Student Edition was designed using the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines (CAST © 2011) and features carefully chosen images that increase student engagement and enhance the mathematical content.

Teaching EditionThe Teaching Edition provides teachers with complete support for every Big Ideas Math lesson. Master Educator Laurie Boswell incorporates instructional insights and recommendations in Laurie’s Notes.

Print Components

All print components

are also available

online.

Record and Practice Journal• Fair Game Review Worksheets• Activity Recording Journal• Practice Worksheets• Glossary• Activity Manipulatives

Resources by Chapter• Start Thinking!• Warm Up• Extra Practice (Practice A and B)• Enrichment and Extension• Puzzle Time• Family and Community Involvement

Available in English and Spanish

• Technology Connection• Projects with Rubric

Assessment Book• Quizzes• Chapter Tests• Cumulative Assessments with Item Analysis• Alternative Assessments with Scoring Rubrics• Pre-Course Test with Item Analysis• End-of-Course Tests• Gridded Response Answer Sheet

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