Targeted, Multisensory Math Intervention Curriculum for Baltimore City Public Schools
Grades 5–10
What is TransMath?
TransMath® Third Edition is a comprehensive math intervention approved by Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore, Maryland, that targets middle- and high-school students who lack the foundational skills necessary for entry into algebra and/or who are two or more years below grade level in math. Using a dual-topic approach, TransMath improves math skills by emphasizing fewer topics in greater depth while accelerating students to more advanced math, from number sense to rational numbers, to understanding algebra. Students who struggle with math will find new concept mastery and confidence with TransMath.
Download OverviewThe TransMath Approach
Whole-class, interactive-learning is facilitated by providing access to digital tools to increase opportunities for mathematical discourse and peer learning
Explicit instruction and multisensory strategies deepen conceptual understanding and build problem-solving proficiency
Math lessons and models are embedded to support teacher preparation and strengthen teacher content knowledge
Students and teachers have eBook access to support their learning while also providing greater interaction
TransMath Bridges the Gap for Middle and High School Students
TransMath benefits students in grades 5–10 who require immediate support in building the foundational skills necessary for successful entry into algebra. This includes any student scoring two or more years below grade level on state standardized tests. TransMath also supports teachers with strategies, such as differentiation, and structured lessons to help meet the needs of these students.
Evidence Based
TransMath has proven, effective elements that accelerate students toward grade-level mathematics through strong teacher support with lesson-by-lesson models.
TransMath's researched-based approach:
TransMath Third Edition Ensures Students Are Prepared to Enter Algebra
The revisions in TransMath Third Edition reflect more rigorous math standards and recent math research. Key features include:
- New models to support deep understanding of math topics
- New problem-solving strategies using math tools
- Differentiation
- Stronger transition to algebra readiness with an earlier introduction of algebra and more advanced algebra concepts
- Dual-topic approach
- Fewer topics in greater depth
- Acceleration toward grade-level mathematics
- Strong teacher support with lesson-by-lesson models
- New digital components to increase interactivity and streamline materials
- Teacher and student access to all content digitally
- Digital manipulatives to enhance learning
- TeacherTalk Tutorials reinforce lesson concepts using narrated, animated visual models
- Interactive Click-Thrus use visual models to concretely develop concepts
- Online extension and reinforcement activities
The TransMath Difference
Districtwide High School Students Gain 23% Overall Growth in Math
Using TransMath districtwide, high school students in Alamance-Burlington School District (NC), have experienced solid growth in their math scores.
Using a dual-topic approach, TransMath emphasizes fewer topics in greater depth
Using TransMath, students accelerate to more advanced math, from number sense to rational numbers to understanding algebra.
April Brantley, Program Specialist, Middle and Secondary Alamance-Burlington School District, Burlington, NC
“This last semester, in the fall, we had 23 percent overall growth in our students who were in TransMath Level Three, and that was looking at all six of our traditional high schools.”