The Ready Mathematics program helps address the emphasis on conceptual understanding through reasoning, modeling, and discussion that explore the structure of mathematics while also developing students' procedural fluency. The lessons in Ready Mathematics use a research-based, proven-effective, gradual-release instructional model with a balance of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency to build confidence and mastery of the Common Core Math Standards.

• Focuses on building conceptual understanding and procedural fluency as demanded by Common Core.
• Develops mathematical reasoning through lessons that use real-world problem solving as instruction.
• Provides ongoing opportunities for cooperative dialogue and mathematical discourse.
• Embeds Standards for Mathematical Practice to help students develop habits of mind.
• Strengthens students’ ability to use higher-order thinking and complex reasoning through questions that focus on higher DOK levels.