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Math Curriculum Review

Math Curriculum Review

The Peninsula School District is currently undertaking a significant initiative: reviewing the current School Board adopted math curriculum across all grade levels, from kindergarten through 12th grade. This process is being rolled out with varying timelines for different grade levels. Still, the objective remains consistent - to equip our students with a rigorous math curriculum that aligns with standards and utilizes evidence-based methodologies. 

Our primary aim is to select a curriculum that aligns with the Washington State Mathematics standards within an evidence-based framework, ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning for all students. The selected curriculum must include robust support for teachers and alignment with the Peninsula School District's Math Guiding Principles.

The Teaching & Learning Department is collaborating with classroom teachers, principals, special education staff, and our multilingual team to meticulously evaluate the current School Board-adopted curriculum and decide if a curriculum adoption is needed. As part of this inclusive process, we will also provide opportunities for family and community input, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are considered.

The graphic below details the process that will be followed to complete the curriculum adoption if a need is identified.

Curriculum Adoption Flowchart with six steps, featuring text and icons.

Elementary Timeline & Process

  • The current elementary math School Board adopted curriculum, enVisionMATH, was implemented in K-5 classrooms in the fall of 2013. The curriculum is outdated, and the printed materials no longer match the digital materials. 

    A need was identified for a large-scale K-5 math curriculum adoption. The estimated process and timeline for this work is visualized below:

    A timeline illustrating the steps involved in adopting a new elementary math curriculum, from data analysis to implementation.

     

    The Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee met for the first time on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This team is comprised of educators throughout the district, ensuring representation from each elementary school and each grade level. The task of the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee is to review research and evidence-based practices in math, align those practices with our Peninsula School District Strategic Plan, Math Guiding Principles, OPSI Mathematics Learning Standards, and eventually develop a narrowed list of curricula that should go through a rubric process. 

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 5.1.25
    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 6.5.25

    Stakeholder Input | As the Adoption Committee works through the review process, we will actively seek community input regarding experience with our current Elementary Math curriculum as well as priorities that should be considered when reviewing curriculum options.
    Math Curriculum Adoption Surveys were open from May 2, 2025 to May 30, 2025, for students, families, and educators to share their feedback. Thank you to everyone who responded! 
    Additional opportunities for stakeholder input will be provided during Stage 3 – Classroom Pilot. 

     

  • During the first fall meeting of the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee, the team will review all elementary math curriculum options available and narrow the list based on key priorities of the Peninsula School District and the IMET Rubric.

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 10.6.25

     

    During the second fall meeting of the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee, with the narrowed list of curricula, the team will use the following rubrics to decide which curriculum will be piloted: 

     

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 10.17.25

    On November 13, 2025, the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee met and heard vendor presentations regarding the various curriculum options. A synopsis of the meeting is included below. The team will meet again on December 3, 2025, with the intent of reaching consensus on which two curricula to pilot. 

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 11.13.25

    During our December 2, 2025, meeting, the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee reached consensus on piloting enVision+ (2027 version) and Eureka Math2.

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 12.3.25

  • A small group of classroom teachers will pilot Eureka Math2 and enVision+ from February through the beginning of May. The pilot teachers will represent all schools and elementary grade levels throughout the district. Pilot teachers will send information home to families regarding the pilot. 

    The information below is provided so that the community can see the materials that are being piloted in our classrooms. Please feel free to review the materials and complete the short survey linked below to provide feedback. 

    Eureka Math2 Pilot | February 2 – March 20, 2026

    Year-Long Curriculum Overview

      Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade
    Standards & Descriptors Level K Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
    Teach Example Unit Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1
    Learn Example Unit Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1
    Apply Example Unit N/A Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1 Module 1

     

    Additional Resources | 

     

    enVision+ Pilot | March 23 – May 8, 2026

    Click here for the enVision+ Parent Review Site

    Review site includes:

    • Grade K-5 Overview
    • Explanation of pedagogy
    • Prent Toolkit 
    • Log-in credentials for the demo account

  • On Tuesday, May 12th, the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee met to review data collected through the piloting process. Data included student work and assessment samples, pilot teacher rubrics, student feedback, family feedback, non-piloting teacher feedback, and community feedback. After reviewing all of the data and a robust conversation, the committee reached consensus to recommend Eureka Math2 to be the next elementary school math core curriculum. The meeting summary is included below. 

    Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee Summary | 5.12.26

    We are excited to invite all families and staff to our upcoming Elementary Math Curriculum Preview Night! This event is an opportunity to explore Eureka Math2, the recommended Mathematics core curriculum to be implemented in the fall of 2026. 

    Join us to learn more about the recommended elementary mathematics curriculum and explore the instructional materials being recommended for adoption. Teacher and student sample materials will be available for families to review, and district staff will be available to answer questions and gather feedback. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to preview the resources that will support student learning in mathematics. 

    Event Details:

    • Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
    • Location: PSD Education Service Center (ESC), 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    We encourage all parents and staff to attend this important event and share your thoughts on our educational future. Together, we can make a difference! 

     

  • Representatives from the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee will present to the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) on Thursday, May 14th, with the recommendation of adopting Eureka Math2 as the next elementary math curriculum. 

  • Representatives from the Elementary Math Curriculum Adoption Committee will present to the Peninsula School District School Board on Tuesday, May 19th, with the recommendation of adopting Eureka Math2 as the next elementary math curriculum. 

Middle School Timeline & Process

  • The current middle school math School Board adopted curriculum, Illustrative Math (IM), was implemented in classrooms in the fall of 2018. 

    The Middle Math Curriculum Review Committee began meeting in the spring of 2025.  This team is comprised of educators throughout the district, ensuring representation from each middle school and each grade level. The task of the MS Math Materials Review Committee is to review research and evidence-based practices in math, align those practices with our Peninsula School District Strategic Plan, Math Guiding Principles, OPSI Mathematics Learning Standards, and decide if we need to consider a new core curriculum.  If so, we will eventually develop a narrowed list of curricula that should go through a rubric process. 

    The estimated process and timeline for this work is listed below.  

  • The review team begain reviewing possible curriculum in May and met again in October.  They reached consensus that EdGems and enVisions would be piloted in the late fall and winter. 

  • Stage 3:  Middle School Classroom Pilot (December 8, 2025 - April 3, 2026)

    A small group of classroom teachers will pilot EdGems and enVision+ from December through the beginning of April. The pilot teachers will represent all schools and middle grade levels throughout the district. Pilot teachers will send information home to families regarding the pilot. 

    The information below is provided so that the community can see the materials that are being piloted in our classrooms. Please feel free to review the materials and complete the short survey linked below to provide feedback. 

    EdGems Pilot | December 8, 2025 – January 30, 2026

    6th Grade Pacing Guide and Standard Correlations

    7th Grade Pacing Guide and Standard Correlations

    8th Grade Pacing Guide and Standard Correlations

      6th 7th 8th
    Teach Example Unit Overview Unit 2 Unit 2 Unit 1
    Example Lesson at a Glance Unit 2 Lesson 1 Unit 2 Lesson 3 Unit 1 Lesson 3
    Assessment Example Unit Unit 2 Unit 2 Unit 1

    Student Gems

    Example Unit

    		 Unit 2 Lesson 1 Unit 2 Lesson 3 Unit 1 Lesson 3

     

    Additional Resources | 

    Click Here to Share Your Feedback
     

    enVision+ Pilot | February 23- April 3, 2026

    Click here for the enVision+ Family Engagement Site

      6th 7th 8th
    Program Guide Program at a Glance
    Student Edition Example  Overview Overview Overview
    Family Toolkit Family Engagement Flyer

     

    Additional Resources | 

    • Family Demo Account

    Click Here to Share Your Feedback

    Please contact John Hellwich, hellwichj@psd401.net, with any additional questions. 


     

  • On Monday, May 4, the Middle School Review/Adoption Team unanimously selected EdGems for recommendation to be the next middle school math core curriculum.  These were some of the key themes identified by the team: 

    • High student engagement
    • Academic rigor
    • Built-in spiral review
    • Strong differentiation

  • On May 6 the PSD Instructional Materials Committee, after hearing a thorough review of the process and evidence from the Review/Adoption team, unanimously approved the team’s recommendation of EdGems to be our new middle school math curriculum. 

High School Timeline & Process

  • The current high school math School Board adopted curriculum, College Preparatory Math (CPM), was implemented in classrooms in the fall of 2017. 

    The High School Math Materials Review Committee met for the first time in the spring of 2025.  This team is comprised of educators throughout the district, ensuring representation from each middle school and each grade level. The task of the HS Math Materials Review Committee is to review research and evidence-based practices in math, align those practices with our Peninsula School District Strategic Plan, Math Guiding Principles, OPSI Mathematics Learning Standards, and decide if we need to consider a new core curriculum.  If so, we will eventually develop a narrowed list of curricula that should go through a rubric process. 

    The estimated process and timeline for this work is listed below.  

  • The HS Math Review Team met in June, October, and will be meeting twice in November to select pilot materials.  They also left CPM, the current curriculum as an option to consider after the piloting is completed. 

  • Stage 3:  High School Classroom Pilot (December 8, 2025 - April 3, 2026)

    A small group of classroom teachers will pilot Amplify Desmos Math and enVision from December through the beginning of April. The pilot teachers will represent all schools and Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 courses throughout the district. Pilot teachers will send information home to families regarding the pilot. 

    The information below is provided so that the community can see the materials that are being piloted in our classrooms. Please feel free to review the materials and complete the short survey linked below to provide feedback. 

    enVision Math | December 8, 2025 – January 30, 2026

      Algebra Geometry Algebra 2
    Program Overview Program at a Glance
    4 Step Lesson Design Lesson Design
    Student Learning Student-Centered Mathematics

    Additional Resources | 

    • Family Demo Account

    Click Here to Share Your Feedback

     

    Amplify Desmos Math | February 23 – April 3,  2026

      Algebra Geometry Algebra 2
    Program Overview Program at a Glance
    Caregiver Unit Resources

    Sub-Unit 1 Lesson 1

    Sub-Unit 8 Lesson 3

    		 Unit 6 Circles Unit 6 Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

    Additional Resources | 

    Click Here to Share Your Feedback

    Please contact John Hellwich, hellwichj@psd401.net, with any additional questions.


     

  • On April 21 the High School Review/Adoption Team unanimously selected Amplify/Desmos for recommendation to be the next middle school math core curriculum.  These were some of the key themes identified by the team: 

    • Robust and interactive activities
    • Immediate student feedback
    • Balanced approach to procedural and conceptual understanding
    • Responsive vendor

  • On May 6 the PSD Instructional Materials Committee, after hearing a thorough review of the process and evidence from the Review/Adoption team, unanimously approved the team’s recommendation of Amplify/Desmos to be our new high school math curriculum.