Chapter 6: The Mathematics Digital Curriculum Boom: How Are Programs Selected?

The push toward digital curricula has quickened with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to concerns about how digital curricula programs are selected. Research indicates selection of curricula plays a primary role in student achievement. State curriculum leaders were surveyed about how they are involved in selecting PK–8 mathematics digital curricula. Results indicated while 81% were aware of the rise of digital curricula, 77% of responding states did not have state-level digital curricula selection processes.