Mathematics Department Page

SFUSD Math Vision Link to this section

SFUSD aims to engage all students equitably in a standards-aligned, high quality mathematics curriculum so that students develop mathematical ‘habits of mind’ as critical thinkers, adept problem solvers, and mathematical communicators, and therefore engage productively in college, career and the ever-changing, interdisciplinary world.

K-8 Newly Adopted Core Math Curriculum
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SFUSD has adopted a new Core Curriculum for mathematics for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The implementation of the newly adopted curriculum begins in August 2025.

K-5 Core Math Curriculum: Imagine Learning IM

6-8 Core Math Curriculum: Amplify Desmos Math

Please, see additional information on the grade level pages linked below for family resources and curricular access information for each grade level.

K-5 Core Math Curriculum: Imagine Learning IM

Imagine Learning Illustrative Math is a rigorous problem-based math curriculum that integrates content and practice standards in mathematics. Students learn by doing, discuss ideas with evidence in math communities, and apply their learning in real-world contexts.
6-8 Core Math Curriculum: Amplify Desmos Math

Amplify Desmos Math is a student-centered, problem-based program that builds on student-inquiry in a math learning community so learning happens through exploration, rich math discussions, and rigorous problem solving.