Benchmark Advance, K-2

The curriculum appears to build knowledge systematically through texts based on EdReports assessment.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for 'Building Knowledge — whether the curriculum builds knowledge through texts' suggests systematic knowledge-building approach

The curriculum uses grade-appropriate complex texts aligned with standards.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for 'Text Quality & Complexity — alignment to grade-level text demands' indicates appropriate text complexity progression

The curriculum appears to provide adequate teacher support materials.

Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for teacher support suggests inclusion of professional development or guidance materials

The curriculum appears to provide adequate teacher support for explicit instruction.

Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for teacher support suggests the curriculum provides guidance for direct instruction approaches

Cannot determine if the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice and spaced review from available evidence.

EdReports ratings mention assessment but do not specify whether retrieval practice or spaced review techniques are included

Cannot determine the curriculum's approach to phonics instruction from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not specifically address phonics instruction methodology or systematic approach to decoding skills

Cannot assess vocabulary instruction approach from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not provide specific information about vocabulary instruction methods or systematic word knowledge development

Cannot determine the curriculum's writing instruction approach from available evidence.

EdReports ratings do not specifically address writing instruction components or methodology

Cannot determine the curriculum's approach to whole books versus excerpts from available evidence.

EdReports ratings mention text quality and range but do not specify whether instruction centers on complete works or excerpted passages