Invitation to Preview K-5 Mathematics Curriculum: Open-Up K-5 Math

TO:
Elementary Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Kinder, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning

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Dear Administrators,

Jordan School District invites you to preview the Open Up Resources K-5 Mathematics curriculum, which is under consideration for adoption following the discontinuation of our current Math Expressions program. After 11 years, this transition reflects our commitment to providing the most effective educational tools for our students.

In making this decision, we took feedback from many different stakeholders, including math leads, principals, instructional coaches, and district specialists. This is something we took very seriously, and this is the next step in refining and advancing our teaching practices in mathematics, ultimately benefiting our students.

The open house will take place at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Building, Entrance D, 7905 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, on the following dates:

• Monday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m.  - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 6: 12 - 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov.13: 12  - 7 p.m.

We encourage you to explore its features, which align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, emphasizing mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

To further explore the curriculum and access additional resources online, please use the following links.

• Family Materials
  • Kindergarten
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
• Student Materials
  • Kindergarten
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
• Teacher Materials
  • Kindergarten
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5

To access teacher materials, please sign up using your Jordan District email. It is quick and easy to sign up. 

Your feedback is invaluable as the Jordan School District School Board will make a final decision regarding this proposed curriculum at the Board meeting on November 26, 2024. Public comments are welcome in person or via email at the Board meetings. Email contact information for Board members can be found on our Board of Education page.

Thank you for your dedication to educational excellence and for participating in this important review process.