Bridges in Mathematics

Announcing Bridges in Mathematics Third Edition!

See what’s new in the curriculum!

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

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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.

It's wonderful to see how Number Corner engages the full range of learners from special education to gifted students.

Grade 5 & 6 special ed teacher — Hope, IN

The third grade teacher who had my second grade students the following year couldn’t believe the vocabulary and conceptual development my kids had in math.

Grade 1 & 2 teacher — San Luis Obispo, CA

By pushing to see characteristics beyond the obvious within the calendar markers, Number Corner expands student thinking.

Grade 2 teacher — Oregon City, OR

I love watching students working with Bridges as they build knowledge, confidence, autonomy, and a sincere love for mathematics.

Grade 3 teacher — Oklahoma City, OK

Bridges promotes a deeper level of understanding and encourages higher order thinking.

Grade 3 teacher — Oklahoma City, OK

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