Our Approach

The AMP21 curriculum is designed to engage students with real-world mathematical tasks that foster analytical skills applicable to everyday life. It moves away from traditional, contrived problems and instead offers scenarios rooted in authentic contexts such as small business operations, break-even analyses, and current social issues. These tasks are crafted to motivate students, encouraging them to become independent thinkers and active problem-solvers. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, where students work in teams to explore complex scenarios over multiple class periods, enhancing their understanding and retention of mathematical concepts.
 

To support educators, AMP21 provides comprehensive teacher guides that include step-by-step implementation protocols, discussion prompts, estimated discussion times, and formative assessments. These resources are designed to seamlessly integrate into existing curricula, allowing teachers to replace less effective materials with AMP21's rich, standards-aligned tasks. Additionally, the curriculum offers professional learning opportunities, both virtually and in-person, to help teachers effectively implement the Launch-Explore-Summarize Protocol in their classrooms. By focusing on real-life applications and providing robust support for educators, AMP21 aims to transform the teaching and learning of mathematics.