InsightMath-California
Building Mathematical Thinkers
The only K– 6 Core math curriculum built on how the brain learns – Brining the California Math Framework to Life.
InsightMath California is the only elementary Core math curriculum, designed from the ground up using neuroscience, ensuring students don’t just learn math, they understand it deeply and carry that confidence with them for life.
Developed by MIND Education, the team behind ST Math, InsightMath California transforms math instruction by focusing on how students learn best, through seeing, playing, discussing, and problem-solving.
Built from the ground up to align with California’s Big Ideas, CA CCSS-M, and the principles of the California Mathematics Framework.
How InsightMath California Works
In InsightMath California, students don’t just watch math being explained, they experience it for themselves. They build agency and make sense of math through visual learning, discourse, and coherent instruction that connects ideas across grades.
They engage with math visually and actively: making predictions, testing ideas, discussing their thinking, and revising along the way. This mirrors how the brain naturally builds understanding through the Perception-Action Cycle of doing, reflecting, and learning.
Structured lessons combine visual puzzles, hands-on exploration, and collaborative discourse to create a classroom where every student is thinking, talking, and making sense of math
Why School Districts Choose InsightMath California
Most math programs still rely on explaining procedures, leaving students disengaged and dependent on memorization. Teachers work hard, but rigid curricula make it difficult to support real understanding.
InsightMath California changes that. It’s built on how the brain learns, aligning with the California Math Framework to:
- Promote deep conceptual understanding
- Foster student-led discourse and curiosity
- Meet the needs of diverse learners across the state
More than just a curriculum, it’s a new way to experience math.
Fully aligned to the California Math Framework and designed to support all students, across all backgrounds, learning styles, and languages.
Rooted in Neuroscience
Anchored in how the brain makes sense of math through perception, action, and reflection.
“This program was very engaging. Students were responsible for their learning.”
– Caroline Bryson, Teacher, Navarro ISD
Designed for All Learners
Visual-first instruction removes language-related barriers, supporting students with diverse learning needs, including multilingual learners.
“InsightMath provides every student an entry point.”
– Kerien Driscoll, Assistant Principal, Lowell Public Schools
Empowering for Teachers
Ready-to-use lessons, professional learning, and embedded supports that simplify instruction.
“I love that InsightMath lets me see how my students are thinking in real time.”
– Annie Koga, Teacher, Rio School District
A Game-changer for Engagement
Students explore, discuss, and justify ideas.
“What stood out most with InsightMath was how confidently my students talked about their work–even when they got it wrong.” – Ellery Cushing, Teacher, Rio School District
A Learning Experience Like No Other
InsightMath California combines powerful tools and purposeful learning experiences to bring math to life in every classroom. Each component is designed to support the way students think, explore, and build deep understanding.
“InsightMath aligns perfectly with the way I teach. The focus on strategy development and clear learning goals fits seamlessly with how I support my students. It didn’t require me to change my approach—instead, it felt like a curriculum that truly understood and supported my teaching style. Every student was engaged, even when the work was challenging.” Ellery Cushing, 1st Grade Teacher, CA
What’s inside InsightMath California:
Every grade includes a Framework-aligned Scope & Sequence, lesson guidance tied to Big Ideas, and embedded Equity and Access strategies
Teacher-Guided Lessons
Launch each unit with discussion-based investigations that build number sense and intuitive reasoning.
ST Math Puzzles
Visual problem-solving that strengthens conceptual understanding through interactive games and exploration.
Open-Ended Challenges
Non-routine tasks where students test their ideas, make connections and build intuitive reasoning skills.
Student Playbooks
A space for students to capture thinking, reflect, and build ownership of their learning journey.
Small Group Activities
Collaborative experiences that deepen understanding through peer-to-peer problem solving and discourse.
Math Routines & Discourse
Daily opportunities for students to explain, justify, and revise their thinking.
Tools, Tasks, & Templates
Concrete learning supports that make abstract concepts visible and interactive.
Embedded Assessments
Real-time insights that guide instruction and support mastery aligned to CA CCSS-M and SMPs (Standards for Mathematical Practice).
Family Guides
Unit-based take-home resources in English and Spanish that strengthen school-to-home connections.
Student materials available in English and Spanish, with built-in supports for multilingual learners and universal design for learning (UDL).
Equity, Understanding, and Joy in Every Lesson
InsightMath California reflects the Guiding Principles of the California Math Framework, making math accessible, relevant, and empowering for every student.
Designed for Today’s Classrooms
InsightMath California is built to make high-quality math instruction easier, more engaging, and more effective—for both students and teachers.
For Every Student
Every learner deserves the chance to see themselves as a capable mathematician. InsightMath California provides:
- Visual-first instruction that supports conceptual understanding for all students
- Supports for multilingual learners and varied learning needs, embedded into every lesson
- Scaffolded learning progressions that build confidence and mastery over time
- A problem-solving mindset that replaces anxiety with curiosity, persistence, and joy
For Every Teacher
Teachers shouldn’t have to piece together a curriculum. InsightMath California includes everything needed for effective, engaging instruction:
- Print + Digital Teacher Guides with structured, ready-to-use lessons
- Built-in Professional Learning to support confident instruction and continuous growth
- Flexible Implementation Tools that make integration simple—no rigid scripts, no disconnected parts
With InsightMath California, teachers are supported, students are engaged, and every classroom becomes a space for real learning and deep thinking.
“InsightMath puzzles create aha moments to build conceptual understanding.“
Vanessa Murillo, 5th Grade Teacher, CA
Building Mathematical Thinkers
InsightMath California is more than a curriculum, it’s a new way to experience math.
Designed to align with how the brain learns, it helps students build deep understanding, confidence, and the mindset of a problem solver.
Are you ready to transform how math is taught—and how students think?
