Florida Department of Education Approves HMH Math Programs for Grades K–12

BOSTON -- Learning company HMH today announced that the Florida Department of Education has officially approved HMH math programs for the state's 2026-2027 K-12 Mathematics instructional materials adoption. The approved programs are Florida's B.E.S.T. Go Math! K-5, Florida's B.E.S.T. Into Math 6-8, Florida's B.E.S.T. Into Algebra 1 and Math 180.

Designed specifically for Florida classrooms, HMH's approved portfolio provides a connected pathway of high-quality instructional materials aligned to Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, supporting students from foundational math through Algebra 1 and intensive intervention. Through integration with HMH's Waggle, Florida's B.E.S.T. Go Math! delivers personalized practice and adaptive learning experiences that help educators target instruction and support student growth. Together, the solutions create a single, coherent mathematics ecosystem that connects instruction, assessment, personalized practice and intervention to support student success at every stage.

"Florida educators deserve high-quality instructional materials that help students build strong mathematical understanding and confidence at every stage of learning," said Jim O'Neill, President of Core and Supplemental Solutions at HMH. "We're proud that Florida's approval of these programs gives districts access to a connected portfolio of math solutions designed to support rigorous, standards-aligned instruction from the elementary grades through Algebra 1."

The Florida Department of Education specifications state that approved materials must align to Florida's standards, benchmarks, clarifications and examples to be deemed acceptable for adoption. The adoption covers materials for use in classrooms during the 2027-2028 academic year and beyond.

HMH's approved Florida math programs include:

• Florida's B.E.S.T. Go Math! K-5: Comprehensive elementary math instruction designed to build foundational understanding and grade-level proficiency, with integrated access to HMH Waggle for personalized practice

• Florida's B.E.S.T. Go Math! Accelerated 3-4: Accelerated elementary math instruction that compacts Grades 3-5 benchmarks to prepare students for advanced mathematics pathways.

• Florida's B.E.S.T. Into Math 6-8: Middle school math instruction that supports conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and meaningful application.

• Florida's B.E.S.T. Into Math Accelerated 6-7: Accelerated middle school math instruction that compacts advanced grade-level content to support readiness for Algebra 1 and beyond.

• Florida's B.E.S.T. Into Algebra 1: Algebra 1 instruction that builds conceptual understanding before procedures and emphasizes connections between concepts and skills.

• Math 180: Intensive math intervention for students in Grades 3-8 who are one or more years below grade level, supporting essential math understanding, algebra readiness and confidence.

"Every student should have the opportunity to succeed in mathematics, regardless of where they begin," said Amy Dunkin, President of Intervention Solutions at HMH. "We're proud that Florida districts will have access to Math 180, a proven intervention solution that helps students strengthen foundational skills, accelerate growth and build confidence in their abilities."

Across the approved programs, HMH offers Florida districts standards-aligned instruction, continuity across grade bands and support for diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities.

The approval gives Florida districts access to HMH's comprehensive math solutions as they select instructional materials for implementation in the 2027-2028 school year and beyond.

To learn more about HMH's Florida math programs, visit hmhco.com/states/florida.

About HMH

HMH is a K-12 learning company that helps educators create growth for every student. Our integrated curriculum, assessment, and professional learning solutions use data to paint a full picture of every learner and recommend how to best support their needs. By partnering with educators, we create lasting momentum so that all students can reach their full potential. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries.

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