--- title: Your Math & YOU Journey | K-5 Math description: Big Ideas Learning is committed to supporting you at every step along you and your students’ elementary school Math & YOU journey. --- [✕](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/math-and-you-journey-k-5#atbs-offcanvas-primary) #### Title text name text name text name text name #### Title text name text name text name text name search [✕](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/math-and-you-journey-k-5#atbs-offcanvas-mobile) [![Big Ideas Learning](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cor_blue_stacked_logo_rgb_20240111.png?width=773&height=406&name=cor_blue_stacked_logo_rgb_20240111.png "Big Ideas Learning")](https://bigideaslearning.com/) #### EXPLORE MORE [Follow us on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter ](https://www.twitter.com) [![Big Ideas Learning](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cor_blue_stacked_logo_rgb_20240111.png?width=773&height=406&name=cor_blue_stacked_logo_rgb_20240111.png "Big Ideas Learning")](https://bigideaslearning.com/) Math & YOU K-5 # What is the Math & YOU Journey? California Math & YOU is Coming to the Golden State! ### Introducing California Math & YOU California Math & YOU is designed to empower teachers and accelerate learning for ALL students. With an emphasis on conceptual thinking and problem-solving, students are encouraged to make stronger connections and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Meanwhile, teachers have the resources needed to effectively plan, teach, and assess with ease. With a singular focus on mathematics, Big Ideas Learning is uniquely qualified and committed to supporting math educators and students at every step of their California Math & YOU journey. [ Download California Standards for Mathematical Practices Poster ](https://www.hubspot.com/) ## Because math is what we do! #### **Big Ideas Learning** is uniquely qualified and committed to supporting you at every step along your **Math & YOU** journey. ![M_Y - Primary Logo (low res)](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M_Y%20-%20Primary%20Logo%20(low%20res).png?width=300&height=219&name=M_Y%20-%20Primary%20Logo%20(low%20res).png "M_Y - Primary Logo (low res)") The Math & YOU program is a versatile K-12 curriculum that can be implemented in a print, digital, or hybrid format. Teachers can plan, teach, and assess using the instructional design and embedded supports to fit the needs of their classrooms. Students benefit from a comprehensive, engaging program where they can see themselves in the mathematics, motivating them to become skilled mathematical problem solvers. Utilizing the highest-impact teaching strategies, Math & YOU empowers teachers and accelerates learning for all students. ![M&Ybluelogo](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20(2024)/Math%20and%20YOU%20Graphics/K-12/M%26Ybluelogo.png?width=250&height=158&name=M%26Ybluelogo.png "M&Ybluelogo") ![mathandyou-locationarrow2](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Math%20and%20You/mathandyou-locationarrow2.png?width=300&height=236&name=mathandyou-locationarrow2.png "mathandyou-locationarrow2") ## In Class... #### **Math & YOU equips teachers with the resources they need to help students success in the classroom and beyond!** ![school](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/Math%20and%20You/school.png "school") ###  Watch a Career Video #### **Learn about a different career in every chapter and hear how people use math in their jobs.** ![Investigate](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Investigate.png?width=234&height=300&name=Investigate.png "Investigate") ### **Investigate** #### **Look back and look ahead to investigate concepts that you are learning.** ![K-5 Journey - Learn and Build](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MY%20Frontmatter%20Images_2025/K-5%20Journey%20-%20Learn%20and%20Build.jpg?width=234&height=299&name=K-5%20Journey%20-%20Learn%20and%20Build.jpg "K-5 Journey - Learn and Build") ### **Learn and Build ** #### **Learn key concepts and interact with examples to build your conceptual understanding.** ![K-5 Journey - Try it and Self-Assess](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MY%20Frontmatter%20Images_2025/K-5%20Journey%20-%20Try%20it%20and%20Self-Assess.jpg?width=234&height=299&name=K-5%20Journey%20-%20Try%20it%20and%20Self-Assess.jpg "K-5 Journey - Try it and Self-Assess") ### **Try It and Self-Assess** #### **Try In-Class Practice with feedback to help guide your learning. ****Rate your understanding along the way.** ![Grade 3 Chapter 6_Page_101024_1](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grade%203%20Chapter%206_Page_101024_1.jpg?width=234&height=300&name=Grade%203%20Chapter%206_Page_101024_1.jpg "Grade 3 Chapter 6_Page_101024_1") ### **Connect to Real Life** #### **See how the math connects to the world around you.** ![K-5 Journey - Practice](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MY%20Frontmatter%20Images_2025/K-5%20Journey%20-%20Practice.jpg?width=234&height=299&name=K-5%20Journey%20-%20Practice.jpg "K-5 Journey - Practice") ### Practice #### **Apply concepts you are learning and practice on your own.** ![K-5 Journey - Connecting Big Ideas_349-350-1](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/K-5%20Journey%20-%20Connecting%20Big%20Ideas_349-350-1.jpg?width=1224&height=783&name=K-5%20Journey%20-%20Connecting%20Big%20Ideas_349-350-1.jpg "K-5 Journey - Connecting Big Ideas_349-350-1") ### **Connect the Big Ideas** #### **As you learn math, you are building and connecting ideas across different pathways of thinking. Each chapter is part of your bigger math journey.** ![location-pin3](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Math%20and%20You/location-pin3.png?width=100&height=136&name=location-pin3.png "location-pin3") ## At Home... ### **Learning doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom!** ![girl-thinking-with-puzzle](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/750x500-front-view-girl-thinking-with-puzzle.jpg?width=400&height=266&name=750x500-front-view-girl-thinking-with-puzzle.jpg "girl-thinking-with-puzzle") ![BIC](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BIC.png?width=250&height=321&name=BIC.png "BIC") ### **Talk About the Big Ideas at Home** #### **Explore the concepts you will be learning in each chapter with your family by working through a simple activity together.** [ Check Out a Big Idea of the Chapter ](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/page0017%20(4).pdf) ### **Insight Videos** #### **Hear directly from our co-authors as they share informally about the big idea.** ![family letter](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/family%20letter.png?width=250&height=322&name=family%20letter.png "family letter") ### **Find Support** #### **Access lesson examples, math tools, and more.** #### **Each chapter has a family letter to address what is being taught, the big idea behind the lesson, and how you can practice this concept in every day life.** ![Vocab Cards](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vocab%20Cards.png?width=250&height=319&name=Vocab%20Cards.png "Vocab Cards") ### **Get Vocabulary Help** #### **Access interactive vocabulary flash cards and a multi-language glossary.** [ Check Out Example Vocabulary Cards ](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/3_Vocab_pg%201%20(1).pdf) ![mathandmusicals](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/Logos/mathandmusicals.png "mathandmusicals") ### **Have Fun with Math Musicals** #### **Follow Newton and Descartes as they develop new friendships on exciting adventures, singing and learning math all along the way. Stories and songs available at MathMusicals.com.** [![math musical 2](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/math%20musical%202.png) ](https://players.brightcove.net/5186843669001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5728946501001) [![math musical 1](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/math%20musical%201.png) ](https://players.brightcove.net/5186843669001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6128373453001) [![math musical 3](https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/hubfs/math%20musical%203.png) ](https://players.brightcove.net/5186843669001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6125891795001) # K-12 Resources - Complete List Student Resources Teacher Resources **Student Edition** **Practice Workbook: Lesson and Standards-Based Practice** Lesson Extra Practice Standards-Based Practice   **Student Experience** Career Exploration Videos Big Ideas of the Chapter Big Ideas of the Chapter Videos Getting Ready for the Chapter (Grades 6-12) Warm-Ups Interactive Investigations Digital Examples In-Class Practice Practice Self-Assessments Chapter Review Performance Tasks Connecting Big Ideas   **Additional Resources** Vocabulary Flash Cards Interactive Tools Graphic Organizers Math Tool Paper **Game Library** **Multi-Language Glossary** **STE(A)M Videos **(Grades 3-12) **Teaching Edition **(Grades K-8) **Instructional Guide **(Grades 9-12) **Answer Guide **(Grades 9-12)   **Teaching Experience** *Plan* Big Ideas Progressions Family Letters Lesson Plans Pacing Guide Correlations Math Practice Connections to Social and Emotional Learning Formative Assessment Tips (Grades 6-12) Math Language Routines (Grades 6-12)   *Teach* Dig-In (Grades K-5)/Motivate (Grades 6-8)/Launch (Grades 9-12) Co-Author Notes                 Laurie Boswell (Grades K-2)                 Nick Lopez (Grades 3-8)                 Paul Battaglia (Grades 9-12)                 India White (Grades K-12) English Learner Support Lesson Dig Deeper Differentiating the Lesson Skill Builder Skill Foundations Answer Presentation Tool Instructional Resources (Grades K-5) Worked-Out Solutions Key (Grades 3-12)   *Assess* Prerequisite Skills Test Mid-Chapter Tests with Practice Chapter Tests with Practice Multi-Chapter Tests with Practice End-of-Course Test with Practice Alternate Assessments Chapter Centers (Grades K-5) STE(A)M Video Performance Tasks (Grades 3-12) Diagnostic Adaptive Progression (DAP)   *Video Support* Co-Author Insight Notes Equity Videos Everyday Connections Videos (Grades K-8) Concepts and Tools Videos Pedagogical Approach Videos   **Manipulative Kits **(Grades K-5) **Newton and Descartes’s Math Musicals **(Grades K-5) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "caption" : { "@type" : "MediaObject", "contentUrl" : "https://resources.bigideaslearning.com/media-transcripts/189358060607/en.vtt", "inLanguage" : "en", "name" : "en Captions" }, "contentUrl" : "https://stream.mux.com/dXrRyW7OcwauAUWUfEWchE9pU00Ik4ZqWo5K8PLsYOxw/capped-1080p.mp4", "dateModified" : "2025-11-11T21:29:54.475Z", "duration" : "PT3M42.943S", "height" : 720, "name" : "main", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://8991664.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8991664/main.mp4/medium.jpg?t=1762896594475", "uploadDate" : "2025-04-25T15:37:00.851Z", "width" : 1280 } ```