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Components
Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra includes student and teacher editions, California Student Performance Pack, California Teaching Resources, Solution Key, Teaching Transparencies, Student Edition Answers on Transparencies, Daily Skills Warm- up Transparencies, Algebra Readiness Kit, California Assessment Success Kit, Interactive Math: Lessons and Tools CD-ROM, Video Field Trips: Algebra and Geometry Applications, Pre-Algebra Instructional Videos, and Prentice Hall California Skills Intervention Kit.

Summary
The State Board of Education adopted this program in keeping with the recommendations of the Instructional Materials Advisory Panel (IMAP), Content Review Panel (CRP), and Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission (Curriculum Commission).

Mathematics Content/Alignment with Standards
The program addresses the standards in keeping with the evaluation criteria. Mathematical terms are defined and used appropriately. Mathematics vocabulary is highlighted throughout the student text.  Ample practice is provided in the student edition. Regular opportunities for students to demonstrate mathematical reasoning are embedded throughout the program.

Program Organization
The program is organized and presented in a manner consistent with achieving the goals of standards based mathematics instruction. Students, parents (guardians), and tutors can look to the student textbook for help. The teacher edition is clearly and consistently organized.

Assessment
The program contains strategies and tools for continually measuring student achievement. The instructional resources contain multiple measures to assess student progress.

Universal Access
The program provides access to the standards-based curriculum for special needs students, including help for students who are below grade level, with more explicit explanations, review, practice, guidance and other assistance. It consistently provides the teacher with ideas and supportive materials to address special student populations.

Instructional Planning and Support
All components of the program are provided so that there is little or no need for teachers to identify, gather or develop supplementary materials. Guidance and suggestions for the teacher are evidenced throughout the teacher edition

Special Consideration: Support for Teachers During the Transition Period
The program includes materials to help the student transition to the level of the standards for this grade level, while supporting the teacher in providing appropriate instruction.