Mathematics

Children have a wide variety of manipulative materials to explore in Pre-K. They discuss spatial relationships, patterns, measurement, and problem-solving. Through an abundance of intentional, concrete experiences with materials, students comfortably develop the early concepts necessary for confident number sense.

In these classrooms, math concepts are taught and continually reinforced through concrete experiences and practice using manipulative math materials in individual and small group direct instruction and focused discussions. An emphasis is placed on developing mathematical reasoning and number sense through problem-solving. 

Investigations, a K-4 program based on years of research into how children learn mathematics, is an integral part of our math curriculum.

Direct instruction and concrete experiences generate multiple ways to solve a problem. Along with developing automatic procedural computation skills, students work toward developing a strong conceptual understanding of the process.

Fifth-grade students are at the age-appropriate time for textbooks and grades. New concepts are introduced first using manipulatives and real-life examples before moving to the abstract.