Connect the Dots in Every Student’s Math Journey  

A research based, problem-driven mathematics program that brings STEM thinking, active learning, and equitable instruction to every classroom.

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A Program for Today’s Classrooms and Tomorrow’s Innovators

Contextualized Instruction

STEM Problem Format: Each problem follows a three-part structure—Initial Challenge, What If…?, and Now What Do You Know?—promoting inquiry and challenge students to think critically.

Active Learning

Hands-on materials and collaborative experiences including embedded card sorts, models, matching, games, and experiments keep students actively engaged.

Empowering Teachers to Guide Mathematical Growth

The Launch-Explore-Summarize instructional model guides every lesson making it easier to plan, teach, and reflect effectively.

A Curriculum for All Students

Create inclusive classrooms with the Attending to Individual Learning Needs (AILN) framework to support identity development and effective teaching.

Grounded in Research. Built for Today’s Classrooms.

Developed by educational researchers at Michigan State University, Connected Mathematics® is a contextualized, problem-based program designed to enrich student learning and encourage discourse and collaboration. 

 

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Bring Connected Mathematics® to Your School

Transform your math classroom with a program that connects mathematics to the world around students, supports teachers at every step, and prepares all learners for future STEM opportunities. 
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Engaging Experiences

Connected Mathematics® classrooms are vibrant, collaborative spaces where students learn through active exploration—analyzing sports stats, experimenting with slime, and sharing pizza.  

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Classroom Material Kits

Designed by Lab-Aids, these high-quality kits include everything educators need for successful instruction. Organized by grade level and built with care, the kits help teachers focus more on teaching and guiding student inquiry.

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Trusted by educators. Driven by purpose. Designed for today’s learners. 

Ready to ignite learning in your classroom? Our curriculum experts are available to match your course goals with trusted, high-quality materials. 

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