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District presenters recommend Amplify Desmos Math for K–5 after yearlong teacher pilot
Summary
After a yearlong pilot and rubric review, district curriculum staff recommended Amplify Desmos Math for K–5, citing teacher and student feedback and a high EdReports rating; trustees pressed for clarity on digital use, backend data and professional development costs ahead of a board vote.
District curriculum staff told the San Mateo‑Foster City School Board that, after a yearlong pilot, the adoption committee recommends Amplify Desmos Math for kindergarten through fifth grade.
“I'm thrilled to announce that our math adoption committee is recommending Amplify Desmos Math for our K through 5 program,” said the curriculum presenter, citing alignment with Common Core goals and a combination of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and real‑world application in the materials. Presenters said the program scored highly on the district's multi‑page rubric and is positively rated on EdReports.
Why it matters: staff and pilot teachers told the board the program emphasizes inquiry and problem‑based tasks that position teachers as facilitators rather than sole demonstrators of method. Presenters said the…
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