High Quality Intellectual Materials (HQIM):
Rooted is committed to ensuring that all students receive high quality instruction and teachers are provided with high quality intellectual materials (HQIM) in all English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics (Math) classrooms. Teachers are provided with curriculum maps to support year-long planning of units and daily lessons, provided daily lesson plans, student materials, and assessment items. Coaches work with teachers to identify unit-level assessments, re-teaches, and re-assessments to ensure student mastery.
ELA and Math Curriculum Materials:
| Grade Level | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
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ELA Curriculum |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-3, 5-6) |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-3, 5-6) |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-6) |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-6) |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-6) |
CommonLit 360 (Units 1-5) |
|
Math Curriculum |
Grade 7 Materials, Eureka Math2 (Modules 1-6) |
Grade 8 Materials, Eureka Math2 (Modules 1-6) |
Algebra Materials, Eureka Math2 (Modules 1-6) |
Geometry, Illustrative Mathematics (Unit 1-6 only) |
Algebra 2, Illustrative Mathematics (Units 1-6 only) |
Algebra 2, Illustrative Mathematics (Units 1-6 only) |
Curriculum Descriptions:
- CommonLit 360 is a free, full-year English language arts curriculum for grades 6–12. Its standards-aligned units bring together reading, writing, discussion, vocabulary, and grammar through engaging texts and lessons that can be used digitally or on paper. Teachers receive unit guides, lesson materials, student handouts, and built-in support for a range of learners. Explore the CommonLit 360 program overview and curriculum resources.
- Eureka Math² is a PreK–8 and Algebra I curriculum from Great Minds that connects mathematical ideas, models, and strategies across lessons and grades. Students build understanding through guided inquiry, fluency practice, discussion, and real-world application. Explore the program overview and curriculum components and resources.
- Illustrative Mathematics (IM) K–12 Math is a standards-aligned, problem-based curriculum built around mathematical discussion and sense-making. Lessons ask students to explore problems, explain their reasoning, and connect ideas across units and grade levels. The curriculum is available online at no cost, with printable materials and implementation support. Explore the curriculum overview and IM Teacher Toolkit