High Quality Instructional Materials

Strengthening Instruction Across South Carolina

High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are research-based, standards-aligned resources that support excellent teaching and improve student learning.

The Goal of HQIM

Support South Carolina’s goal of 75% student proficiency by 2030 by ensuring every student has access to high-quality instruction that prepares them for long-term success.

Our Focus

Rigorous Core Curriculum

Curriculum-Aligned Resources

High-Quality Professional Learning

Sustained Implementation Support

How HQIM Works

High-quality instructional materials are rigorously vetted, engaging, and evidence-based resources that provide the foundation for consistent high-quality instruction aligned with academic standards.

What’s included?

  • Textbooks
  • Digital Content
  • Assessments
  • Lesson Plans
  • Professional Development Resources

What makes it high-quality?

  • SC standards-aligned
  • Coherent progression
  • Evidence-based instructional practices
  • Supports for all students and teachers
  • Common expectations
  • Engaging and rigorous content
  • High-quality assessments

Family Resources

iHub

Through Classlink and the iHub, South Carolina students and teachers have digital access to adopted high-quality instructional materials and other vetted resources. Ask your teacher how your student can access adopted textbooks online.

Zearn

Zearn Math is a K-8 math platform designed to help South Carolina educators reinforce and deepen high-quality, grade-level instruction. Through the Palmetto Math Project, all South Carolina elementary and middle schools can access Zearn Math at no cost.
https://about.zearn.org/south-carolina

Every school has access to high-quality instructional materials in English and math. Skillful implementation of the adopted high-quality instructional materials should make it easier for families to follow along with what your child is learning and to provide support at home. Below are some questions you can ask teachers, counselors, and school leaders.

  • What HQIM has been adopted for English and math instruction?
  • What are the units of study for my student this year?
  • What are the most important standards my student is expected to learn this year?
  • How can my student access the units and lessons through iHub? Does my student have access to a printed textbook?
  • What supports from the adopted HQIM can students use when a unit or lesson is challenging?
  • How should we reach out if we notice our student needs more help?
  • What supports from the adopted HQIM can be used by students who have IEPs, individualized language plans, or are in need of greater challenge?