February's New Features and Improvements
February may be the shortest month of the year, but we packed a lot into it at Next Gen Math! The month brought many exciting updates and improvements to the platform, including a brand new, Summer-Olympics-themed Performance Task and the new “View as a Student” feature. Read on to learn more:
Coming Soon:
NGM's Math Mastery Program--A Summer School (and Beyond) Game Changer!
Improvements and Enhancements:
14 New Algebra 1 stems
11 New Algebra 2 stems
21 New Geometry stems
7 New tutorials added to the Support Center
Improved keypad for iPads/mobile devices
Enhanced Canvas grade syncing
Grade 11, Claim 1 Standards Builder and Target Practice added
New Features:
Standards Builder stem filtering for 1st and 2nd grades
New Content:
Summer Olympics Performance Task
Quick Tips
Ensure SBAC Success with the Next Gen Math Platform
Register Your Interest: Math Mastery 28-Day Program (for Summer School)
Summer might feel far away, but now is the perfect time to start planning! That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Next Gen Math’s Math Mastery Program – a ready-to-go, 28-day structured program designed for summer school as well as year-round intervention.
Each daily 45-minute to 1-hour lesson is packed with engaging activities built around essential standards. The program helps students build confidence and strengthen foundational math skills. Summer school teachers will appreciate the high-quality lessons and materials that save planning time while still empowering them to individualize learning paths for each student.
By the end of the program, students won’t just know the math – they’ll own it. Expect stronger skills, deeper understanding, and boosted confidence in every learner.
This program will be available for review and purchase soon, and will be accessed through the Next Gen Math platform, appearing as a new module.
Register your interest here, so we can notify you when it launches: Math Mastery Program
New Feature: Student View
Ever wondered, “What does this look like for my students?” Now, you don’t have to guess! Our new Student View feature lets you experience the platform just as your students do – no extra logins needed.
From your Roster, you can view the account of any student to see what they see, including their assignments (new, completed, and incomplete).
Here’s how Student View can help you:
Troubleshoot issues – quickly see what’s causing confusion for a student
Model Navigation – walk students through the platform step by step (especially great for younger learners!)
Preview assignments – check out activities with students before they dive in
Support families – show your students’ caretakers exactly what their child sees to help them support learning at home
Learn More: How to View as a Student
New Content: Summer Olympics Performance Tasks
Getting students ready for the Performance Task portion of the SBAC can be a challenge–but we’ve got resources to help! We’re excited to introduce a brand-new set of Summer Olympics Performance Tasks for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
These tasks join our growing collection of real-world math challenges, including Recycling Works, The County Fair, and Solar Power (all still available!).
At Next Gen Math, we believe performance tasks aren’t just for test prep – they build critical thinking and problem-solving skills at every grade level. That’s why we offer PTs even for non-testing grades, giving students early exposure to applied math in meaningful contexts.
Each task includes student materials and a teacher’s guide, so you have everything you need to bring real-world math to life in your classroom.
Get ready to Go for Gold with the Summer Olympics Performance Tasks.
Learn More: Finding and Using Performance Tasks
Next Gen Math Quick Tips: Platform Resources For SBAC Prep
One of the most popular Professional Development sessions we offer is “SBAC Success/Countdown to CAASPP,” geared toward helping teachers use the platform to level up their SBAC preparation strategies and prepare students for high-stakes assessments. It covers four powerful tools available in NextGenMath.com:
- Diagnostics
- Standards Builder
- Target Practice
- Domain Assessments
To help everyone tap into these best practices, we’ve made this Quick Guide for you, covering the essentials of SBAC Success/Countdown to CAASPP.
It will help you and your fellow educators make the most of what’s available in Next Gen Math and maximize math SBAC growth this year!