

MEANINGFUL MATH®
The rigorous content of the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP) in a traditional sequence:
Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Research-Based, Research-Proven
- Meaningful Math is a derivative of the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP).
- IMP was designed and field tested with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- IMP is identified as “Exemplary” by the U.S. Department of Education: convincing evidence of effectiveness with diverse populations.
- Meaningful Math fully meets the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Students are Active Learners
- Problem-based learning
- Real-life, compelling contexts including
- The Game of Pig
- The Pit and the Pendulum
- The Pollsters’ Dilemma
- Students experiment, investigate, and communicate
Total Support for Teachers
- Flexible options: choose complete Student Edition or individual units
- Online Teachers Guide with calculator guides, technology activities, and assessments
- The CyberPD website with PD videos and just-in-time support
Introduction
Interactive Mathematics Program’s (IMP) proven content has been restructured and revised into a traditional pathway that fully meets the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. These new courses are titled Meaningful Math–Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Meaningful Math is an “exemplary” math curriculum.
Meaningful Math, a derivative of IMP, is one of three comprehensive high-school mathematics curricula identified as “Exemplary” by the U.S. Department of Education for providing convincing evidence of its effectiveness in multiple schools with diverse populations.
Meaningful Math improves student achievement.
Meaningful Math has demonstrated impressive student achievement and engagement with a problem-centered approach. Students across different ability levels showed superior performance results using a variety of measures.
Meaningful Math is technology-enhanced.
The Meaningful Math curriculum incorporates graphing calculators as an integral part of the development of mathematical ideas. The calculators enable students to see mathematics and problem solving in a different way and allow them to focus on ideas.
Projects


Algebra 1
THE OVERLAND TRAIL Students look at mid-19th-century Western migration in terms of the many linear relationships involved.
ALL ABOUT ALICE The unit starts with a model based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, through which students develop the basic principles for working with exponents.
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM Exploring an excerpt from this Edgar Allan Poe classic, students use data from experiments and statistical ideas, such as standard deviation, to develop a formula for the period of a pendulum.
COOKIES In their work to maximize profits for a bakery, students deepen their understanding of the relationship between equations and inequalities and their graphs.
FIREWORKS The central problem of this unit involves sending up a rocket to create a fireworks display. This unit builds on the algebraic investigations of Year 1, with a special focus on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions.


Geometry
SHADOWS Students use principles about similar triangles and basic trigonometry to develop formulas for finding the length of a shadow.
GEOMETRY BY DESIGN Students explore the history of geometry and human design to learn the concepts of congruence, transformations, geometric construction, and proof.
DO BEES BUILD IT BEST? Students study surface area, volume, and trigonometry to answer the question, “What is the best shape for a honeycomb?”
ORCHARD HIDEOUT Students study circles and coordinate geometry to determine how long it will take before the trees in a circular orchard grow so large that someone standing at the center of the orchard cannot see out.


Algebra 2
SMALL WORLD, ISN'T IT? Beginning with a table of population data, students study situations involving rates of growth, develop the concept of slope, and then generalize this to the idea of the derivative.
THE GAME OF PIG Students develop a mathematical analysis for a complex game based on an area model for probability.
HIGH DIVE Using trigonometry, polar coordinates, and the physics of falling objects, students model this problem: When should a diver on a Ferris wheel aiming for a moving tub of water be released in order to create a splash instead of a splat?
THE WORLD OF FUNCTIONS In this unit, students explore families of functions in terms of various representations—tables, graphs, algebraic representations, and situations they can model; they also explore ways of combining functions using arithmetic operations and composition.
IS THERE REALLY A DIFFERENCE? Students build on prior experience with statistical ideas expanding their understanding of statistical analysis.
Videos
Seeing is believing, so, grab the popcorn! The Activate Learning video team has traveled the nation visiting many different schools all engaged with our curricula. Watch to see how ALL of our learners are succeeding in investigation-centered STEM.
IMP / Meaningful Math – Overview – It's About Mathematics
IMP / Meaningful Math- Students Persevere on NYS Geometry Regents Exam
IMP / Meaningful Math- Jo Boaler's Experience
IMP / Meaningful Math- Portfolio Writing
IMP / Meaningful Math – Creating a sustainable model (DE)
IMP / Meaningful Math – The Beauty of Meaningful Math
IMP / Meaningful Math – Student Experiences (DE)
IMP / Meaningful Math – Eight CCSSM Practices