Ready Common Core 

Reading and Math Instruction 

(Published by Curriculum Associates) 

Grades 1-8

Ready Common Core Mathematics:

• Helps teachers create a rich classroom environment in which students at all levels become active, real-world problem solvers. Through teacher-led instruction, students develop mathematical reasoning, engage in discourse, and build strong mathematical habits. 

• The program's instructional framework supports educators as they strengthen their teaching practices and facilitates meaningful discourse that encourages all learners.

• Encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of mathematics concepts through the embedded Standards for Mathematical Practice

• Builds on students' prior knowledge with lessons that make connections within and across grade levels and directly address the major focus of the grade

• Ready Mathematics 6-8, ©2020 Edition provides additional features for supporting English Learners, such as:

  • English Language Development guidelines on scaffolding language use during instruction to benefit students at different levels of English proficiency

  • Language routines that integrate language and mathematics

  • Concept development activities that allow students of varying mathematical and English language abilities to build on familiar concepts

Ready Common Core Reading:

• Rigorous yet supportive content is proven to make today's demanding standards reachable for all students. Its complex, authentic texts engage students in opportunities to practice close reading strategies across a variety of genres and formats.

• Instruction uses a consistent Read, Think, Talk, Write model in which teacher-led discussion and small group collaboration are central to student achievement. 

• Lessons scaffold to build students' confidence as they develop important critical thinking and analytical skills. 

• Students are immediately engaged by the variety of real-world source texts, from literature and poetry to blogs and news articles.

• Ready Common Core Reading supports students and teachers with a wealth of on- and off-grade level resources. The program:

  • Develops sound skills and strategies for reading comprehension

  • Supports a balance of on-grade level and differentiated instruction

  • Provides in-the-moment teacher support to guide teachers and help them build students' reading habits

  • Connects instruction to the Common Core State Standards across K-8 for a coherent path within and across grades