Most children have been vocal about having difficulty learning math in the past, but is it possible that these kids were taught by a K-6 math program that is not aligned with the Common Core State Standards? McGraw-Hill Education, the publisher of the popular book, "Everyday Math," has just spoken up about recent alignment claims from EdReports.org.
What Is EdReports.org?
The nonprofit organization, EdReports.org, is responsible for reviews of various curricula and textbooks in the effort to ensure that instructional materials are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. EdReports.org has found several of such materials are not aligned with Common Core.
The latest reviews (via Education Week) included McGraw-Hill Education's "Everyday Math," Kendall Hunt's "Math Innovations," Origo Education's "Stepping Stones" and The Math Learning Center's "Bridges in Mathematics." Although "Bridges in Mathematics" was found to be aligned with the Common Core, "Stepping Stones" was found to be only partially aligned. "Everyday Math" and "Math Innovations" failed to meet expectations.
The McGraw-Hill Education Reaction
The claims of EdReports.org did not go unnoticed. McGraw-Hill Education was quick to respond to the claims in a written statement.
"While extensive and undeniable evidence of the strengths and successes of 'Everyday Mathematics' exists-other independent review panels, efficacy research, success stories, decades-long iterative development, field testing, academic research-the EdReports review takes a shallow and incomplete look at the curriculum," the publisher wrote in their statement. McGraw-Hill Education also claimed that EdReports.org's review on "Everyday Math" was "incomplete, inaccurate, and misleading."
What's Wrong With 'Everyday Math'?
This isn't the first time that "Everyday Math" has been under fire for its K-6 curriculum. There is a Facebook page called Parents Against Everyday Math that claims the University of Chicago's math program isn't effective in allowing students to master their lessons.
EdReports.org has yet to comment on the claims of McGraw-Hill Education. What do you think about this issue? Is "Everyday Math" an unreliable source of knowledge for your children? Sound off in the comments below!
