What is Everyday Maths response to concerns about their program?
Below is the response from Bob Burch from Everyday Math. 1. I think the success of districts that used an earlier edition of EDM is important, because they used an edition that was not tied securely to the math standards at that time, and yet they exceeded state averages. (Please see the attached). There are no studies as yet that involve the 3rd edition since it has been available for 18 months. Nevertheless, the program has been carefully built using mathematical research and annual classroom studies for almost 30 years. As importantly, EDM is the only program that is actually written by U of Chicago professors who have degrees in both mathematical research and education. The authors typically span editions, grade levels, and content strands, whereas traditional programs use development houses, and authors in name only, authors that change substantially from edition to edition. It is the only curriculum that has a genuine research base under it. 2. Let me aggregate some of the items
