Education Publishers Collaborate On Common Core Math Series

The T.H.E. Journal (3/18, Hudson) reports, "Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and Big Ideas Learning have collaborated to introduce "Big Ideas Math 2014," a Common Core-aligned middle school math program." The program "can be adjusted via the regular pathway or the compacted pathway through middle school mathematics. ... The 'dynamic classroom' feature includes an interactive presentation tool for teachers, which includes textbook material such as chapter opener cartoons, virtual manipulatives, essential questions, vocabulary, key concepts, examples, mini-assessments, and warm ups."