Math & YOU: An Elementary Program That Builds Problem-Solving Confidence

Math & YOU supports K-5 learners to explore concepts and connect with math in new and meaningful ways.

About Math & YOU for Elementary School Learners

Inspiring Curiosity and Deeper Understanding

Math & YOU sparks curiosity and helps students connect math concepts to real-world applications. With a strong conceptual framework, the program engages learners in their own discovery and builds a foundation for future success.

Math & YOU: A Program Built on Four Pillars

Conceptual Foundation

Builds understanding, connects learning to the real world, and sparks a love of math.

Engaging Content

Inspires curiosity with student-centered lessons that challenge and motivate.

Teaching Support

Provides tools and strategies to confidently teach and adapt lessons for every learner.

Seamless Digital

Enhances learning with integrated digital tools that connect instruction, assessment and support.

Math Musicals

Math Musicals bring energy and excitement to the Math & YOU K–5 program. With songs, stories, and characters, math comes alive in new and memorable ways.

Led by Newton and Descartes, a fun duo of furry friends
Connects math, music and literature to support learning
Spark curiosity with engaging stories and songs
Bring math to life for young learners with videos

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Image of Big Ideas Learning puppets, Newton and Descartes, a cat and a dog

See the Proof. Measure the Impact.

When we were looking at resources, one of the most important factors for us was how we could support more effective instructional strategies for our teachers. In reality, we could put any resource in front of teachers and students, but it’s really about how they use it. What stood out to us about Big Ideas Learning was how it supports the most effective, research-based strategies. That’s what ultimately sold us.

Andrea Huffman Director of Instruction & Learning, Early Childhood, Baldwin-Whitehall School District

I was a total skeptic of Big Ideas at first. As educators, we have seen so many programs come and go, and I didn’t want to invest time into something I thought wouldn’t last. But after seeing it used by teammates, I finally gave it a shot, and I’m telling you, it worked. I was blown away. The Motivate feature got my students talking, collaborating, and truly engaged.

Mrs. Webb Secondary Math Teacher, Clark County School District

For our teachers, the biggest impact has been the continuity and the ability to access the entire curriculum from kindergarten through high school.

Mike Reid K-8 Math Coordinator, Greenwich Public Schools

The program gives students different ways to access content and stay on track. It has helped them build responsibility and ownership of their learning.

Jacqueline Chamale Secondary Math Teacher, Clark County School District

This program has given me the tools and confidence to be a better math teacher. I love how Laurie’s Notes and the clear targets and objectives guide me to ask the right questions and focus on what matters most.

Ashley Miller Kindergarten Teacher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District