Note
This article applies only to customers who are also using Imagine Illustrative Math (Imagine IM).
Imagine Math can be used as an Adaptive Practice Companion (APC) alongside Imagine IM to provide students with targeted, standards‑aligned practice to reinforce core instruction.
Imagine Math is a supplemental solution and does not replace core Imagine IM instruction. Instead, the APC model is designed to protect the integrity of problem‑based core instruction while offering additional opportunities for practice and review.
When paired with Imagine IM, Imagine Math takes on the role of APC to:
- Extend and reinforce learning from Imagine IM lessons
- Provide differentiated, adaptive practice for all students, based on student performance
- Target mastery of grade-level skills
- Provide feedback and support to guide students through learning
- Expand data and assessment insights for teachers
- Align directly to Imagine IM units and standards (Grades 3+)
Note
Imagine Math and Imagine IM run on two different platforms and there is no data sharing between the two. Both teachers and students will use separate logins for each program.
Imagine Math is separated into 2 environments, PreK–2 and 3+. Use the tabs below to see how each environment works alongside Imagine IM.
Overview
In Imagine Math PreK–2, students engage in:
- Story‑based and play‑centered activities
- Songs, games, and interactive exercises
- Visual and contextualized math vocabulary
Language Support
Imagine Math PreK-2 is fully available for students in both English and Spanish. This includes the audio as well as the written text on the screen.
Content Crosswalk
Visit Content > Teacher Resources and select Pathways in the Category drop-down to access the Illustrative Math Pathways Grades PreK–2 crosswalk.
The last column of the crosswalk lists Imagine Math content associated with each Imagine IM unit and section.
As an educator, you have access to all of the lessons, songs, and games in Imagine Math PreK–2 and can use the Lesson Explorer inside the Imagine Math platform to locate which of the correlated activities you'd like to use with your students to support standards-based core Imagine IM instruction.
Then, you can present the activities on a whiteboard or other device for whole class instruction. Of special note are the songs. For example, one fan favorite is the Hungry Crocodile song which teaches greater than and less than.
In addition to teacher-led instruction, you can also have students log in and work independently on their grade-level pathway. The pathway is a system-generated series of lessons that is automatically assigned to students based on their rostered grade. The original group of lessons is the same for all students in that grade, but, based on how students perform on their assessment, additional precursor lessons may be added to each student's pathway based on their need.
Student Data
Students take a Benchmark assessment shortly after beginning to use Imagine Math. The Benchmark assessment provides a Quantile measure for each student. If you choose to administer at least one other Benchmark in the same school year, then you will be able to measure growth for each student based on the change in their Quantile measure.
The Benchmark also provides a Performance Level for students in Grade K and up.
Overview
In Imagine Math 3+, students engage in:
- Standards‑aligned problems
- Visual models and representations
- Multiple attempts with embedded feedback
Teachers can assign:
- Grade‑level pathways
- Pathways specifically aligned to Imagine illustrative Mathematics, Imagine IM, and Imagine IM CA to close learning gaps
We suggest assigning pathways to students as additional core-aligned practice to be completed outside the core block, such as during advisory or flex time, or as homework. This protects Imagine IM's problem-based core instructional model while allowing Imagine Math to function as a self-paced supplement.
Language Support
Text for Imagine Math 3+ students always displays on-screen in English. However, audio support for each question is available in Spanish. The Live Teachers are also available in Spanish, many of the printable worksheets in Teacher Resources have Spanish versions. The audio support for the glossary is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, and Tagalog.
Student Content
Imagine Math 3+ is a whiteboard environment that includes several tools such as a glossary of terms and formulas, math modeling tools, and a calculator.
Imagine IM students using the APC in Grades 3+ can access tailored practice to be completed independently in Imagine Math. This work is assigned as a series of lessons called a pathway. Pathways aligned to the scope and sequence of Imagine IM are available at the year-long/full course level as well as by unit.
At the time of purchase, the district can request that the Imagine IM-aligned pathways be automatically assigned to students in Imagine Math, or educators may assign them separately, depending on how the district wants to set it up. Confer with your Customer Success Manager (CSM) for implementation guidance.
Live Teachers
An additional benefit of the Imagine Math 3+ program is access to certified Live Teachers that provide 1:1 assistance via a digital platform that includes an interactive, student-accessible whiteboard. Students can work through the Guided Learning portion of their lessons with the Live Teacher if they are having trouble answering the question correctly.
Student Data
Students take a Benchmark assessment when they first begin using Imagine Math. The Benchmark provides a Quantile measure for each student. If you choose to administer at least one other Benchmark in the same school year, then you will be able to measure growth for each student based on the change in their Quantile measure.
The Benchmark also provides a Performance Level for each student.
Standards Correlations
The following standards correlations documents show how Imagine Math 3+ lessons align to the standards and units in Imagine IM. Use them to stay informed about the content students are working on in their curriculum-aligned pathways. Click a link below to open the PDF in a new tab.
- Grades 2–5 standards correlation
- Grades 6–8 standards correlation
- Algebra I and Geometry standards correlation
Excerpt from Grade 3 of the Grades 2–5 standards correlation document.
Implementation Guidance
Use Imagine Math as supplemental practice outside core Imagine IM instruction. Set a consistent weekly routine so students use the program often enough to build momentum without replacing the core math block.
| Recommendation | Imagine Math PreK–2 | Imagine Math 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly time | At least 45 minutes per week | At least 60 minutes per week |
| Lesson completion | 1–2 lessons per week | 1–2 lessons per week |
| School-year goal | 30 lessons passed | 30 lessons passed |
You can divide the weekly time into two or three shorter sessions each week. For APC use, assign this work during advisory, flex time, homework, or other time outside the core Imagine IM block. See Implementation models for Imagine Math for more information.
Teacher Use and Expectations
When using Imagine Math as an APC, teachers typically:
- Monitor student progress using available reports
- Review mastery trends and skill gaps
- Use data to inform small‑group instruction or intervention
- Explore lessons, reports, and offline resources in the Teacher Dashboard
Imagine Math data can be used in combination with Imagine IM data to support instructional decisions.
Additional Support
Contact your Imagine Learning Customer Success Manager (CSM) or visit the Imagine Math Help Center for additional resources specific to Imagine Math. You can also consult the Imagine IM Help Center, available after you log in to Imagine IM.