Paradigm:
Making Math Clear
Paradigm’s consistent pedagogy supports teachers in facilitating student-centered learning experiences
that incorporate rich mathematical discourse, building critical thinking, multiple representations, and meaningful problem-solving opportunities.
Through active engagement in investigations and connections, students engage in productive struggle,
develop number sense, and build a strong foundation for mathematical reasoning and real-world application.
Designed for Classrooms
Specifically designed for classrooms, Paradigm integrates research-based instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of teachers and students. Developed with input from educators, the program supports equitable access to high-quality mathematics instruction, fostering deep conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application.
Real-World Math, Real-World Learning
Paradigm brings math to life with real-world connections, engaging students in practical, everyday applications that make mathematical concepts more meaningful and easier to understand. By integrating real-world problem-solving, students develop a deeper appreciation for how math applies to their daily lives and future success.
Built by Teachers, for Teachers
Created by CA Teachers and Math Practitioners for CA Educators, Paradigm is designed specifically for CA classrooms, providing engaging student materials that help students connect math to their own lives with real-world applications.
Making Math Clear
Making Math Clear for California—Paradigm’s structured pedagogy provides California teachers with clear expectations and robust instructional support. It simplifies math instruction and enhances student understanding while supporting teachers in building an environment where all students’ ideas are valued. Paradigm’s assessment system provides real-time data that is available in print and digital to drive individualized instruction. Please check out Paradigm’s assessment validity report at paradigmmath.com.
Support at Every Step
Paradigm provides full wrap-around support for teachers and administrators, including consistent, easy-to-use lesson structure, coaching, and customizable professional learning to meet the needs of all California TK–8 classrooms.
Every Student Succeeds
Paradigm ensures all California students have access to an equitable and engaging environment that supports all students, providing consistent support for teachers to meet the needs of all students: on-level, below-level, and advanced learners, as well as English learners and students with special needs. Paradigm’s structured pedagogy empowers teachers to deepen their own mathematical understanding while fostering rich student discourse and meaningful classroom collaboration. Paradigm provides multiple supports for family engagement at paradigmmath.com.