HMH Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2

Reach today's math students with adaptive learning and rigorous instruction

Grades 9–12 Math Core

Current math standards are in place to ensure that today’s students become tomorrow’s problem solvers. HMH^® Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (AGA) was developed to help address those standards and turn students into problem solvers who master concepts, become fluent with procedures, and apply the principles they’ve learned to real-world situations. While presenting algebra and geometry in a traditional three-course path, HMH AGA delivers this content with a truly innovative, adaptive approach, offering the rigor, depth of coverage, and guidance needed to prepare students for success on high-stakes assessments, in college, and in their careers.

Offers flexibility and reaches today's students in their preferred learning modality.

Flexible instructional resources and point-of-use guidance provide support.

Double the learning opportunities with purposeful, parallel digital and print instruction and practice.

"Students can go home and re-watch the videos to make sure that they're ready for class the next day."

Stephanie Canada Cape Coral High School in Lee County, Florida

See what AGA has in store for your classroom.

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Overview

Enhance both teaching and learning with personalized, adaptive instruction

HMH AGA offers an interactive and engaging student experience with seamless integration of print and digital features for in-class and on-the-go learning. A supportive instructional model enables focused, balanced, and rigorous teaching of math standards.

5E Instructional Model

Consistent Instructional Framework

An accessible 5E framework enables teachers to deliver lessons that balance procedural fluency and conceptual development with the Mathematical Practices.

Focus on Procedures and Concepts

Each lesson immerses students in math procedures and concepts, guiding them to interact with mathematics by engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating.

Student Experience

With diverse learning styles and variable access to digital devices in school and at home, today’s students benefit from instructional options that match their needs, environment, and digital opportunities. HMH AGA offers a full range of print and online resources to optimize learning their way.

Digital learning experience promotes 21^st-century skills.

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Digital learning experience promotes 21^st-century skills.

A digital-first solution, HMH AGA combines an Interactive Student Edition and Student Dashboard with a powerful all-in-one app that supports collaboration, communication, real-time connection, and online or offline access.
Just-in-time learning features include Real-World Videos, Math on the Spot Video Tutorials with step-by-step explanations for every example, and a Student Resource Locker with quick access to videos, activities, and other lesson support.

Adaptive practice strengthens skills and builds confidence.

Adaptive practice strengthens skills and builds confidence.

Personal Math Trainer^® Powered by Knewton™ (PMT), an online personalized learning system, takes homework and assessment to a new level of confidence building with guided examples, video tutorials, and animations.
Built-in Virtual Tools in the online Student Edition further support interactive exploration and the practice of concepts and skills.

Seamless print-to-digital connection adds convenience and choice to learning.

Ideal as a blended solution, HMH AGA’s print texts - available as Write-in or Hardcover Student Editions - reference the digital learning tools at point of use and provide QR code access to the Resource Locker.

Teacher Experience

New and veteran math teachers alike benefit from HMH AGA’s supportive approach and manageable, standards-based framework. Thoroughly integrated digital and print components developed by math thought leaders help teachers customize the program to meet their instructional preferences, district requirements, and students’ needs.

Digital instruction offers multiple ways to plan, teach, and assess.

A full suite of resources accessible in the all-in-one app simplifies course management and enables dynamic classroom presentations.

The powerful Teacher Dashboard syncs with the Interactive Teacher Edition and its point-of-use teaching strategies, reports, assignments, PD videos, mySmartPlanner, and more.

The adaptive Personal Math Trainer (PMT) facilitates personalized support.

The adaptive Personal Math Trainer (PMT) facilitates personalized support.

PMT generates analysis and real-time insights into each student’s strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and pace, enabling teachers to create a personalized, targeted learning path to help meet every student’s goals.
Teachers can deliver adaptive lessons and activities in PMT as in-class or at-home assignments. Two reporting views help monitor assignments (a gradebook view) and progress (score- or standards-based view).
PMT reports can be viewed by individual, whole class, standard, and test items.

Embedded professional learning supports seamless instruction.

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Embedded professional learning supports seamless instruction.

Authors Dr. Juli Dixon, Dr. Matt Larson, and Michael DiSpezio model teaching practices and strategies and how to integrate science and engineering topics into their math instruction.
The Teacher Edition provides cues for using embedded digital resources as well as point-of-use instructional tips, Questioning Strategies, Lesson Performance Tasks, and resources for differentiation.
The Response to Intervention Guide offers in-depth support for struggling or advanced students, including prerequisite skills modules, pre-tests and post-tests, skills fluency worksheets, and formative assessments.

OUTCOMES

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Prepare students for 21^st-century careers

With a digital-first approach and real-world application of math concepts, HMH AGA instills a deep understanding of math concepts to prepare students for the challenges and career opportunities that await them in college and beyond.

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Ensure success for every learner

Strong support for differentiation, adaptive instruction, and English learner resources help students of all abilities achieve their full potential. A special Response to Intervention Teacher Resource used in conjunction with Personal Math Trainer supports personalized leveled practice and problem solving, reading skills, challenge for advanced students, and more.

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Simplify instruction to meet standards

HMH AGA’s focused, balanced, and rigorous instruction encompasses the intent of the math standards. Supported by the best available digital course management and presentation tools, teachers are able to facilitate in-depth understanding of standards-based content. Performance Tasks at the lesson, module, and unit levels serve as assessments or capstone activities for students to demonstrate their understanding of concepts.

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Encourage mathematical thinking

Our all-in-one app enables students to study on the go, in their preferred location. Motivating collaborative features; access to engaging interactive content, videos, and tutorials; and the flexibility to work online or offline all appeal to the busy lifestyle of today’s students.

RESOURCES

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Algebra 1 - Mathematics and Sports Nutrition

Unit Sample

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Algebra 2 - Mathematics and Archaeology

Unit Sample

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Geometry - Mathematics and Optical Physics

Unit Sample

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Integrated Mathematics 1,2,3 Scope & Sequence

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Mathematical Processes and Practices

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Principles of Effective Mathematics Programs

Research & Results

Research-based design for teacher and student success

See how HMH AGA’s innovative content and approach makes a difference in student achievement.

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HMH AGA Research Efficacy Study

Our third-party study shares the statistically significant gains made by 450 students and nine teachers from four schools in three different states.

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ESSA Evidence Criteria for HMH AGA

Overview of how HMH AGA meets ESSA evidence criteria for “DEMONSTRATES A RATIONALE.”

Authors & Advisors

Teach with the guidance of our all-star author team

Developed by leaders in math education, standards, and program design and with experience across grade levels, HMH AGA ensures a curriculum that follows a K–12 standards progression.

Dr. Edward B. Burger

Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematician

Dr. Juli K. Dixon

Professor of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

Dr. Timothy D. Kanold

International Educator, Author, and Consultant; Mathematics Education

Dr. Matthew R. Larson

Past President, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Senior Fellow, Math Solutions

Steven J. Leinwand

Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research