Maneuvering the Middle

Standards-Based Math Curriculum

Any of these statements sound familiar?

“My school only has old, antiquated resources.”

“Students are struggling with the concepts because the resources aren’t engaging.”

“I’m spending too much time searching for resources to meet the standards.”

“I’m new to the content area and struggling with how to teach the concepts.”

You have probably worked in a less-than-ideal situation, where you can relate to the struggles above. Teaching math doesn’t have to be that difficult!

Maneuvering the Middle® CCSS-aligned math curriculum is a perfect solution to equip you to meet the needs of your students and the demands of the teaching profession.

This is a curriculum that was designed by teachers who struggled to find resources that engaged their students and met the standards. So they designed their own and changed the culture of their classrooms.

With hands-on cooperative learning activities, students are excited to work together to solve problems — even if it’s just in math class! All of the standards are grouped into smaller units to scaffold the content and streamline your planning process.

One teacher shared, “My class grew 18% using your materials last year, while every other grade in our middle school dropped using a different curriculum.”

Because we all know that you are a significant factor in student achievement, and you are already strapped for time, let Maneuvering the Middle® CCSS-aligned math curriculum do the planning while you enjoy the results!

What does the curriculum include?

Each set of grade level CCSS are broken down by concepts and grouped into units.

6th Grade CCSS Curriculum

  1. Ratios
  2. Rates and Percents
  3. Decimals
  4. The Number System
  5. Fractions
  6. The Coordinate Plane
  7. Expressions
  8. Equations and Inequalities
  9. Geometry
  10. Data and Statistics
  11. CCSS Test Prep and Review

7th Grade CCSS Curriculum

  1. Rational Numbers
  2. Proportional Relationships
  3. Percents
  4. Equations
  5. Inequalities
  6. Angles and Triangles
  7. Plane Geometry
  8. Surface Area
  9. Volume
  10. Statistics
  11. CCSS Test Prep and Review

8th Grade CCSS Curriculum

  1. Real Number System
  2. Exponents and Scientific Notation
  3. Linear Relationships
  4. Functions
  5. Linear Equations
  6. Systems of Equations
  7. Transformations
  8. Angle Relationships
  9. Pythagorean Theorem
  10. Volume
  11. Scatter Plots and Data
  12. CCSS Test Prep and Review

Each Unit Includes

Unit Overviews

To ensure vertical alignment and to create a cohesive content base, unit overviews provide you with a foundational understanding of where students are and where they need to go. A common language is supported through vocabulary, so students are familiar with the same terms and references as they progress through middle school. Each topic offers teacher tips that address engagement ideas or student struggles to streamline your planning. Lastly, big ideas and essential questions allow you to focus your students on what they can take away from the unit.

Pacing Calendars

Oftentimes the most difficult aspect of planning is the pacing! While some students will need more time, and others will be ready to move on, the flexible pacing calendars give you a baseline to implement. From there you can tweak the pacing to meet your students, but all of the prep work has been done for you.

Student-Friendly Guided Notes

The guided notes provide visuals and scaffold the concepts in such a way that students refer back to them -- a teacher’s dream! Real life application and problem solving strategies have been incorporated throughout the units to ensure that your students can apply the concepts.

Hands-on Activities

At least six hands-on activities are included to support cooperative learning and student practice in a fun way! Higher-level thinking skills are incorporated, and teachers have commented that they hear their students using academic language and justifying their reasoning.

Independent Practice

A short, creative independent practice is included for each day. Some teachers choose to assign this as homework, while others use this in math stations with small groups.

Customizable Assessments

Each unit includes at least one quiz and an editable unit test. This allows you to customize the unit test to meet the needs of your students. Perhaps you would like to reduce the number of questions or answer choices for an IEP or a 504 plan, or maybe you want to offer a pre-assessment prior to teaching the unit. The customizable unit test provides you the opportunity.

Has this worked in other classrooms?

Feedback from real teachers

“Hands down the best purchase I have made in a while! I’m a first-year teacher who got thrown into teaching 6th grade math at the last minute. This bundle has been so valuable in planning and teaching all things 6th grade! My district has a pacing guide that we have to follow to a T, but there aren’t many resources provided to teach from.

It is very easy to rearrange the units to fit my pacing guide, and I love how everything is right there waiting for me! My kiddos respond really well to the guided notes, and my co-teacher has mentioned how easy it is to find entrance points for some of our struggling students. The study guides are great, as are the quizzes. My district has specific tests that we must use; however, I have used the ‘tests’ as pretests and additional study guides if my students want to retake an assessment. Each activity is well thought-out, and most are just print-and-go. Planning is a breeze with this bundle, saving me time to figure out everything else that goes with teaching. 🙂 If you are debating to purchase this bundle, jump in! Best decision I have made in a long time!! Thank you so much for providing a well thought-out, everything-included bundle!”

Marissa
6th Grade Math Teacher
“I just wanted to email you and thank you and your team for all you do! This year my 8th grade math team and i used your entire curriculum and we saw scores that we have never seen before (93% passing)! I work at a low income Title 1 school where majority of my kids came to me hating math and over half did not pass the STAAR test the year before. I seriously believe that because of your materials my students started to actually enjoy math. I personally used almost everything in the curriculum and my students grew this year more than I could have imagined! Every student but 1 passed the STAAR test this year and this is coming from the same group of students who came to me with less than half passing during 7th grade!
I just want to say THANK YOU! You have a truly made a difference in not only my teaching but many others on my campus as well!!”
Haley
8th Grade Math Teacher
I am one that looks at the kids that fail and forget to celebrate the kids that succeed…I’m a little driven.  Over half of my 67 8th grade on level students (I also teach the Algebra) have never passed a STAAR Math Test. Only 17 of the 67 passed last year’s STAAR Test. Scores came in Friday.  I had 46 pass the first go around.  I had 6 kids get commended. Five missed passing by one question.  The other two teachers at our school were at that level of success as well.  One of my fellow teachers had a kid that had NEVER passed a Math STAAR Test get commended.
I want to say thank you for taking the time to do what you do for kids and teachers across Texas.  We have hooked our 6th and 7th grade on your reviews. We are your town criers in as much as we have exposure to other Middle School teachers at conferences,etc…
Bethlyn
8th Grade Math Teacher

“This curriculum has been a lifesaver for me this school year! The units are arranged in a great sequence, allowing students to build on prior knowledge and be prepared for algebra next year. My students love completing the activities with each unit, and it helps get them up and moving. Let’s face it, we all get bored just sitting and working from a book. I hang the stations, scavenger hunts, etc. around my room, and the kids get so excited! Who doesn’t smile when a kid is happy about math? There is great versatility with the units, and they are a great addition to the classroom. I’m so thankful I bit the bullet and purchased these bundles for my 7th and 8th grade classes. I have been able to focus on the units alone and finally push the textbook aside as simply a resource!”

Rosie
7th Grade Math Teacher

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How are other schools using it?

Maneuvering the Middle® CCSS-aligned math curriculum is being implemented in schools across the country. Because of its flexibility, teachers and schools are adopting it as a primary curriculum, as a supplement to their existing curriculum, and as a resource for math intervention classes.

How Does the Licensing Work?

Unlike many other educational resources, pricing is based on the number of teachers using the resources, not the number of students. See the examples below and if you need further clarification,
please submit your pre-sales questions here.

How Much Does it Cost?

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you have any information that I can share with my administration about Maneuvering the Middle curriculum?

Yes, our Guide for Administrators gives an overview of the resources.

Do you accept purchase orders?

Yes, we do accept purchase orders. In order to provide you with a custom quote, please contact us to get the process started.

What type of licensing do you offer for schools?

Transferable License – This license is owned by the school or district. It can be transferred to
another teacher in the event of a vacancy.

This looks great, but it’s kind of pricey. Do you offer any payment plans?

If you are purchasing the resources for yourself, then we do offer a plan of four payments.

Additionally, many teachers have gotten creative with their funds by requesting the curriculum through the PTA, by using math department funds, or by working with their administrative team to budget for the curriculum.

My curriculum pacing is a different order; will the curriculum work for me?

Yes, the curriculum will still work for you because the units are organized in a logical manner. While the unit in and of itself is not editable, you can easily rearrange the order of the units and even adjust the pacing to meet your students’ needs if, for example, your district specifies that geometry concepts be taught in the fall.

This looks great, but I teach in Texas. Do you have resources for the Texas standards?

Yes, we have resources that are aligned to the Texas Standards, as well. Please click here for more information about the curriculum

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