Curriculum+Review

Origo:
 * Currently has a K-2 curriculum called Stepping Stones out. Will be bringing out 3-5 additions next school year.
 * Also have some outstanding resources to teach mental math that were part of some sessions we attended at the conference.
 * Origo Blank Cubes-120 for $19.95
 * The Box and Book of Facts: Box Alone (for addition and subtraction OR multiplication and division) $180 or Box and Book for $214.11
 * Contacts: Rob Nickerson r_nicerson@origomath.com and Jennifer Kafati j_kafati@origomath.com

Singapore Math
 * Under the umbrella of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
 * The rep was ready to hand us entire boxes of curriculum to try out, but we told her we weren't at that point yet.

Number Worlds:
 * We picked up material on the latest version, including a teacher edition sampler.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Math Expressions
 * Looked impressive from a walk-through a typical third grade lesson
 * Includes differentiation activities right in the lessons
 * Technology component is included in price of the curriculum. It's not a separate cost and feature.
 * Contact: Diane McGinn diane.mcginn@hmhpub.com
 * Can check out www.hmhelearning.com to sample the curriculum's major features.

Everyday Math:
 * Contact: Frank Hartle frank_hartle@mcgraw-hill.com
 * Check into joining the consortium with Mary Freytag to get access to new assessments and activities.
 * Low cost possibility to upgrade to newer version for a few years until we make our decision about where we want to go in the future.