Contact: Tricia Bridges, Ph.D., 601.408.0449 or tbridges@jbhm.com

Standards-Based Instruction in Mathematics


"I really like the sequence JBHM presents the objectives for Algebra I as it applies to the state test. I've been teaching for 15 years. This is my first experience with JBHM. I like the order of topics better than any textbook I've ever used. Thank you, JBHM for maximizing the potential of my Algebra I students."
--Coach Greg Ellzey, Columbia High School Algebra 1 teacher

In response to national standards and the need to rethink classroom strategies, JBHM Education Group has founded its Standards-Based Instruction in Mathematics. This exciting initiative is an out-of-the-box approach to teaching middle school and high school students by catching their attention and, in turn, allowing them to enjoy math! The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Curriculum and Evaluation Standards has advocated since 1989 that all math classrooms center on problem-solving, communication, reasoning, and connections. These themes allow students to discover and explore mathematics with the appropriate use of manipulatives, technology, and cooperative learning groups. Furthermore, the Curriculum Framework requires that all students studying math understand how to:

• Recognize, generate, and extend patterns
• Work with algebraic symbols and notation
• Collect, organize, and display data
• Apply the basic concepts of probability
• Estimate and measure length, weight, and capacity with standard units of measurement
• Work with 2- and 3-dimensional figures, transformations, and coordinate geometry

The JBHM Mathematics Initiative addresses all these student needs and more, as lessons focus on hands-on classroom activities that are aligned with strands and content strands of the state framework.

Components of the Standards Based Instruction in Mathematics:

• Developed specifically for the State Curriculum
• Pacing Guide for Each Grading Period
• Cooperative/Collaborative Learning Activities
• Hands-on Activities with Manipulatives
• Opportunities for Problem Solving and Reasoning
• Differentiated Instruction
• Language Connections
• Writing Connections
• Economics and Finance Connections
• Practice Problems in the Format of the State Test
• Comprehensive Unit Tests in the Format of the State Test
• Complete Lesson Planning Guides that includes:
  • Bell Ringer problems in the format of the state test
  • Focus/Introduction with real-life connections
  • Guided Practice/Strategies
  • Independent Practice
  • Instructional Intervention Strategies
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Assessments in the format of the state test
  • Homework
  • Integration Ideas
  • Teacher Talk Section
  • Handouts/Transparencies/CDs
• “Build-A-Math Book” Binder for Teacher/Students for grades 5 – 8 math and Pre-Algebra
• Embedded Professional Development

JBHM Standards Based Instruction is currently available for
Mississippi                                              Arkansas
5th Grade                                                 6th grade
6th Grade                                                 7th grade
7th Grade                                                 8th grade
Pre-Algebra                                              Algebra I
Algebra I

Sample Lesson from 8th Grade Algebra I
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For more information on the Ed Group's Standards-Based Instruction services,
contact your state director.