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Vimme Learning is an online Math Curriculum for grades 1st - 8th created by teachers for teacher. Vimme Learning's pedagogy is cumulative weekly assessments combined with real time data. Math is a sequentially mastered subject and Vimme Learning's disaggregated weekly data guides teachers for intentional remediation. A logical, sequential weekly pacing guide assures all state Math standards are addressed. This roadmap, pacing guide, outlines the instruction for the week with a matching cumulative assessment to administer. This weekly cycle, teach - test - remediate, establishes a strong Math foundation. Vimme Learning provides resources to assist teachers: PD videos outlining best practices for lesson delivery; anchor charts illustrating concepts for visual learners; e-workbook of 8,000+ questions where teachers can create quizzes specifically designed to address gaps in mastery.

Assessing Math cumulatively has many benefits. First, it builds mental stamina as the tests lengthen throughout the school year. Secondly, it naturally allows for the infusion of rigor. As skills are revisited in future tests, the question format is changed forcing students to apply information. For example: Write a prime number? What is the first prime number after 70? What two prime numbers have a sum of 30? All of these questions pertain to the skill, prime and composite numbers. Thirdly, assessing cumulatively build retention of skills. This continual revisiting of standards creates a strong Math foundation.