For nearly 30 years the Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP) engaged in iterative cycles of design, development, classroom trials, revision, and evaluation of innovative problem-based, inquiry-oriented instructional materials for high school mathematics.
An analysis of the Core-Plus Mathematics series by EdReports found the three-year core program meets criteria for alignment with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for high school in terms of content, focus, coherence, rigor, and mathematical practices. The instructional materials also meet EdReports expectations for effective lesson structure and pacing. The project has also accumulated an extensive body of empirical research demonstrating effectiveness of the Core-Plus Mathematics program in reaching its goals.
Research and development work of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project was supported by a series of grants from the National Science Foundation to Western Michigan University with Chris Hirsch as the initiator and project director.
The resulting student texts, teacher resources, and computer software were published in a series of commercial editions. Rights to the materials have now been returned to the Authors (below).
Authors: Jim Fey, Eric Hart, Chris Hirsch, Hal Schoen, Ann Watkins.
Contributing curriculum developers: Beth Ritsema, Brin Keller, Rebecca Walker, Jim Laser, Robin Marcus, Gail Burrill, Art Coxford.
Technical assistance for the free public release of the materials provided by Alden Edson.
Note: The Authors give their permission for free public use of these materials. However, nothing in that permission should be construed to place any restrictions on the CPMP Authors' subsequent sharing of the CPMP and TCMS files to any interested party or on the Authors' further use or revision of the materials. Any commercial use of the materials requires permission from the Authors.