Bridges in Mathematics 2nd Edition

Building Mathematical Thinkers

Bridges in Mathematics is a comprehensive PK–5 curriculum that equips teachers to fully address state standards in a rigorous, engaging, and accessible manner. Students gain a deep understanding of concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve complex problems. The curriculum is composed of three distinct but integrated components: Problems & Investigations, Work Places and Number Corner.

A unique blend of direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration.

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An engaging selection of visual models, manipulatives, games, apps and other unique learning materials

Seeing, touching, and sketching ideas create pictures in the mind’s eye, helping learners construct, understand, and apply mathematical ideas. Bridges incorporates increasingly complex visual models, including the number line and the array models, in a coherent framework across the curriculum.

Research, Results, and Correlations

EdReports Review

Bridges is one of the few elementary math programs that achieved EdReport’s highest rating.

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Effectiveness Study

An independent study found that students who use Bridges perform better than their peers.

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Research Base

Bridges draws upon decades of research on the best methods for teaching and learning math.

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Standards Correlations

See how Bridges in Mathematics aligns with state standards.

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I love working with MLC because when we have a question your response time is amazing. I am continually impressed and think your dedication to teachers and their success is almost unheard of today.

Grade 4 teacher — Middlebury, VT

It seems everyday one of our teachers stops me in the hall to share what great things are happening in math.

Math coach — Sandy, UT

One student wanted to cancel spring break so we could keep doing math. I was astounded.

ade 3 teacher — Ft. Bridger, WY

Bridges met the needs of both my high and low students. The kids were challenged and really enjoyed math -- even those who started the year hating math. And, my students did well on the state math assessment.

Grade 4/5 teacher — Durham, NC

Many students, especially my ELL students, are developing a stronger sense of number using the visual ten-frames and finger models from Bridges. These strategies are providing successful concrete to representational forms for students.

Kindergarten teacher — Hood River, OR

Research, Results, and Correlations

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Effectiveness Study

Research Base

Standards Correlations

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