Creating an Environment for Math Learning to Soar
Paradigm began as a single classroom initiative in a large, award-winning urban school district in Southern California and has grown into a transformative statewide model.
Si Swun founded Paradigm, a brand-new math program that engages TK-8 students with mathematics using authentic, real-world learning experiences centered on wonder, exploration, and discovery.
Across schools/districts with diverse ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, Paradigm has been instrumental in closing student achievement gaps and advancing comprehensive support and improvement. The program was built to meet the demands of the 2024 California Mathematics Framework (CAMF) and incorporates the Big Ideas (BIs): Drivers of Investigation (DIs), Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs), and Content Connections (CCs) to cover the Why, How, and What of mathematics.
With Paradigm Math, teachers can:
- Foster an equitable, engaging environment that supports all students
- Encourage active student engagement with open tasks and critical thinking
- Value and incorporate students' ideas through investigation and connections
- Promote deep conceptual understanding and meaningful learning experiences
- Provide support for language learners and multilingual students
- Use assessments and family supports to track and enhance student success