What is Vmath?
Vmath® Third Edition is a targeted math intervention program for struggling students in grades 2–8 that provides additional opportunities to master critical math concepts and skills. Vmath delivers essential content using strategies proven to accelerate and motivate at-risk students.
Vmath Creates Successful Learning Experiences for Students
Delivers focused, standards-based instruction, while also providing foundational skills necessary for grade-level success
Provides conceptual development, procedural skill and fluency practice, and application activities
Delivers focused, standards-based instruction, while also providing foundational skills necessary for grade-level success
Provides foundational lessons to scaffold the instruction and supports the progression of skills outlined in state and national standards
Focuses on grade-level content and reinforces skills taught in the core curriculum
Vmath's Instructional Support Develops Confident, Independent Math Learners
Explicit Instruction and Conceptual Development:
- Modeling and examples for problem-solving
- Step-by-step instructions
- Reinforcement of core math instruction
- Concepts built by teachers for each day's singular objective
Problem Solving and Communication:
- Students talk through the decisions they make and the steps they take
- Students are provided an opportunity to "show what they know"
- Students communicate the day's lessons and apply those skills appropriately
Standards-Based Instruction that Increases Math Achievement
The new features of Vmath Third Edition build upon previous editions to continue to drive students to advance quickly to get on grade level with:
- New modules and pacing guides
- Dynamic digital environment for both teachers and students
- Fully integrated digital tools that link to vocabulary, resources, Gizmos®, and VmathLive®
- Engaging test-readiness lessons to prepare for the rigor of high-stakes math assessments
- Integrated problem-solving strategies and “Build the Concept” components that guide students through the application of concepts and skills
- Exercises that increase students' communication skills in math: Write Math, Critical Thinking, and Algebraic Thinking
- Updated and enhanced adventures that make connections to student learning through projects and writing
- Targeted assessments that help inform instruction
- Actionable data to drive differentiated instruction for each student
- Streamlined teacher materials
Evidence Based
With a strong research foundation and instructional approach, Vmath Third Edition is an effective intervention program that has been validated to help struggling students in grades 2–8 get on grade level and close the achievement gap.
The Vmath Difference
After Great Results with Four-School Pilot Project, Alamance-Burlington Schools, NC, Implemented Vmath Districtwide in 20 Schools
Students and teachers in Alamance-Burlington Schools in North Carolina have embraced Vmath. Students experienced significant growth after their first year of using the program, seeing an average quantile gain of 318Q (1.5 to 2.5 times the typical growth).
Melanie Newton, Teacher, Alexander Wilson Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools, NC
“I see them actually learning and they are actually applying it and remembering it. They are liking math now. They feel like they can do it. ”
Jennifer Enter, EC Program Specialist, Alexander Wilson Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools, NC
“Using Vmath, we have the potential of students exiting EC services because they are making such great growth in their math goals.”
Bernice Friesenhahn, Compensatory Education Teacher, Olympia Elementary School, Universal City, TX
“Vmath was easy to implement. The materials were self-contained and ready to go. I loved the pre- and post-tests because they enabled me to see what the students knew or didn’t know.”
Giovanni Amorante, Teacher, Country Club Middle School, Miami, FL
“Vmath breaks it down for students who are having difficulty with math. I have seen the growth. It is a great program that definitely motivates the students. I really appreciate Vmath and what it has brought to my class and the fact that it has helped so many of my students do much better in math.”
Tammy Brown, Reading and Math Coach, Aliceville Middle School, Aliceville, AL
“Since the implementation of Vmath, we have seen an increase in student performance on various assessments administered schoolwide and, ultimately, produced significant increases on state and national assessments. We will continue to use Vmath because it is making a difference in the lives of our students.”
How Vmath Aligns with Your State
Find state-specific correlation guides, research reports, white papers, successful case studies, webinars, and other materials.
Training and Support Services
We are committed to a long-term partnership with every district that implements our solutions. Districts can choose from a menu of training and support options including in-person, online, or a combination of both. Our Customer Success Managers can work with your district to craft a customized plan to meet your district’s specific needs.