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Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM)

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Description

A kindergarten core mathematics curriculum developed for whole-class delivery, comprising 120 45-minute lessons plus daily 15-minute calendar activities.

Components

  • Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM) kindergarten core mathematics curriculum: ELM is "a core mathematics program for kindergartners that provides 120 45-minute lessons, in addition to daily 15-minute calendar activities." It is designed to be delivered by the kindergarten teacher to a whole class, with calendar lessons schedulable separately or incorporated into morning circle/opening activities. The program qualified for the "Promising" evidence category based on one study of 2,116 students. (Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM): Evidence Rating (2021))
  • Focused coverage of a small number of key mathematical ideas with explicit, systematic instruction: ELM's instructional design pattern emphasizes depth over breadth: "The curriculum emphasizes a small number of key ideas in math to provide more focused coverage, instead of trying to teach a comprehensive but more surface set of skills." It pairs this focused coverage with "Explicit and systematic instructional design." The pattern structures a full year of 120 45-minute lessons plus daily calendar activities. (Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM): Evidence Rating (2021))

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Key Sources

  • Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM): Evidence Rating. (2021). https://www.evidenceforessessments.org/early-learning-in-mathematics/
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title Early Learning in Mathematics (ELM)
description A kindergarten core mathematics curriculum developed for whole-class delivery, comprising 120 45-minute lessons plus daily 15-minute calendar activities.
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