BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning
company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(HMH) today announced the availability of Math Expressions Early
Learning Resources, an inquiry-based classroom solution that
delivers targeted, focused and research-based Pre-K instruction in
mathematics. Informed by the work of mathematics educator and
cognitive scientist Dr. Karen C.
Fuson, Math Expressions Early Learning Resources is
built on over twenty-five years of proven and tested research in
early childhood education and strategies on how children learn.
Rooted in key foundational mathematical principles including
number sense and geometry, Math Expressions Early Learning
Resources provides young learners with a sustained classroom
experience that builds confidence and prepares them for math
success in Kindergarten and beyond. According to research, students
who enter Kindergarten with high levels of math knowledge do better
both in math and in reading in later grades.
"Today's young learners are entering Kindergarten with varying
levels of mathematical understanding. It's critical we work
to change access to supportive and effective Pre-K math
instruction," said Jim O'Neill,
General Manager, Core Solutions at HMH. "The Early Learning
Resources program ensures children with diverse learning and
life experiences from all backgrounds learn foundational
mathematical concepts preparing them for Kindergarten and the
future."
The program follows the pedagogical basis of Math
Expressions, the research-based HMH K-6 curriculum that helps
children make sense of math by exploring, discussing, and
demonstrating their understanding of key concepts.
Special features of Math Expressions Early Learning
Resources include:
- Robust Educator Support: The comprehensive Teacher
Guide includes multilevel teaching activities that lead to success
with diverse student populations. The weekly lesson plans in the
Teacher Guide include support for implementing the Learning
Sessions and Math Center activities along with Teaching Notes for
Classroom Management, English Learner strategies, intervention
suggestions, and daily formative assessment.
- Learning Sessions: Thirty-minute learning sessions take
place twice per week and focus on building foundational mathematics
concepts that children need to understand to be successful in
Kindergarten math, and provide teachers with the space to structure
learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.
- Math Talk Community: The program uses a Math Talk
community approach, a key component of Math Expressions, in
which ideas are elicited from children, and the teacher clarifies
and extends children's' ideas and verbal expressions. This use of
visual materials and exchange of ideas help to deepen children's
understanding of key foundational topics like number ordering and
shapes.
- Modeled After ESSA-Endorsed Math Expressions K-2
Program: Math Expressions K-2 received a strong ESSA
rating that highlighted its strength as a reform-oriented
curriculum that balances teaching of efficient procedures with
promoting natural solution methods. The Early Learning
Resources were created to foster the same high standards of
concept and skill development.
- Family Engagement: Weekly Home Connections provide
ongoing communication to families, including letters that explain
what students are learning and provide opportunities to demonstrate
understanding. "I Can" progress reports are also distributed to
parents to show what students have learned and how they are
tracking against original goals.
For more information and to learn more about Math Expressions
Early Learning Resources, please visit
www.hmhco.com/mathexpressions.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(NASDAQ: HMHC) is a global learning company committed to
delivering integrated solutions that engage learners, empower
educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of
K-12 core curriculum, supplemental solutions and professional
learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts
to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend
teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students
and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while its award-winning
children's books, novels, non-fiction and reference titles are
enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For more information,
visit www.hmhco.com
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CONTACT: Meghan Anderson,
Meghan.Anderson@hmhco.com, 617-351-5163
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