NUSD is committed to providing high-quality, standards-aligned mathematics instruction that supports student learning and achievement across all grade levels.

Current Mathematics Curriculum

Beginning in the 2018–2019 school year, NUSD adopted Big Ideas Math as its comprehensive Common Core-aligned K–12 mathematics program.

Big Ideas Math is a research-based program designed to provide a focused and coherent curriculum for students in elementary, middle, and high school. The program includes a variety of online resources and tools to support teachers, students, and families in strengthening math learning both in and out of the classroom.

For more information about Big Ideas Math, please visit www.bigideaslearning.com

2026–2027 Mathematics Curriculum Pilot

As part of NUSD’s curriculum review and adoption process, the district will pilot new mathematics instructional materials during the 2026–2027 school year.

• Elementary Schools (K–5): Amplify Desmos and Innovamat
• Secondary Schools (6–12): Savvas, Innovamat, and Kiddom

Additional information will be shared as the curriculum pilot process moves forward.

Math Links

• Sumdog – Math games for students in grades K-8.
• Math Games – Free online math games for students TK-8.
• Cool Math Games – Cool Math Games, Cool Math Games 4 Kids, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus
• Khan Academy – Free math video tutorials and practice
• Khan Academy en Espanol
• Arcademics – Fast-paced multiplayer math games for fact fluency and skill practice
• Desmos – Interactive graphing calculator and free classroom math activities for middle and high school
• Math and Business Resource Guide – Math and Business Games

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English Language Arts

In Spring 2024, the NUSD School Board adopted Benchmark Advanced for grades K–5 and Amplify for middle school (grades 6–8)

Quick ELA Links

• Newslea – Nonfiction literacy and current events
• Book Search – Scholastic Parent Resource for finding books at your child’s level
• Youngzine – News + more for kids
• OverDrive – Borrow eBooks, audiobooks and more from your local public library
• My Story – A simple book making app that allows kids to create e-books and share them
• TIME for Kids – News articles by grade level.

Curriculum Standards

The Newark Unified School District has adopted the new California State Standards in English-Language Arts, Mathematics, NGSS (Science), History-Social Science and Physical Education.

Click here for more information on the California State Standards.

Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Click here to view a list of current adopted textbooks and materials.

Proposition 28 - AMS

The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act (or Prop 28) initiative provides additional funding for arts education in California public schools.

Prop. 28 - Art and Music Budget Annual Report 24-25
 

Incoming Kindergarten Parents We had a wonderful turn out at our 2nd Annual Incoming K Parent Meeting. Here are links to the Slide Deck if you missed it or want to take another look. TK-K Readiness – NUSD Presentation TK-K Readiness – Espanol “Day in The Life of a Kindergartner”