Changes to Ready Already

Happy Spring, everyone!

I suspect that some of you out there noticed that our old Teacher Toolbox code expired today and are waiting for a little free time to send out an email asking for the new code. In this blog post, I will address these questions:

• Ack! What is the new code to access Ready Math right now?!?
• Why are there changes to Ready already?
• How can I check out the new version of Ready Classroom Mathematics?

Yes, that’s right. Ready Math is changing in ways that are pretty exciting (to me, at least). We'll get to that later, but first things first...

What is the new code to access Ready Math right now?!?

For those of you who have been using the Teacher Toolbox resources and are feeling some urgency about getting back in ASAP… We have a new trial code (“WCSu32TBX19” - caps matter) that will be effective from May 1 - July 31. 

When you have time please refer back to this blog post to learn more about the Ready Classroom program.

Why are there changes to Ready already?

In a nutshell, Curriculum Associates is rolling out an improved version of core math instruction for grades K-5 this year. Now they have a version called “Ready Classroom Mathematics” which integrates instruction with practice and problem solving while placing greater emphasis on facilitating student discourse. (Here is an article describing the change.) Ready Classroom will be available for grades 6-8 next year.

For the visual processors out there, here’s a diagram describing the change.

And here is a visual one-pager from Curriculum Associates that describes the difference between Ready Mathematics and Ready Classroom Mathematics.

It’s also worth noting that Curriculum Associates revamped some of the lessons and units when they created Ready Classroom Mathematics. For example, here is the old version of a third grade lesson on understanding the relationship between division and multiplication and here is the lesson overview and first session of the new lesson.

How can I check out the new version of Ready Classroom Mathematics?

I knew you were going to ask that... Here’s what you can do:

• Go to: www.teacher-toolbox.com
• If you are a new user…
• Click: register now and fill in your information(create a username and password).
• The system will verify your school email address and send a confirming email with a link.
• Click on the link in your email, fill in your school not district information
• Plug in your school zip code and choose your school location from the selection list. 
• Enter this trial code: VTSU32RCM (expires July 31, 2019)
• To add 6-8 Ready Math access add code: RMreview60 once registered by clicking: View or Add License code

Here is a video that shows you how to toggle between Ready Common Core and Ready Classroom.

That’s all for now. As always, please email me (edorsey@u32.org) or comment below with any thoughts, comments or questions.