Math Curriculum

Our math program is designed to:

• Support students to make sense of mathematics and learn that they can be mathematical thinkers
• Focus on computational fluency with whole numbers as a major goal
• Provide substantive work in - rational numbers, geometry, measurement, data analysis, early algebra, and the connections
• Emphasize reasoning about mathematical ideas
• Communicate mathematics content and pedagogy to teachers and students
• Engage the range of learners in understanding the depth, complexity, and “joy” of learning mathematics

The Khan Academy pilot will continue this year in all 5th and 6th grade classes. The Khan Academy provides us a unique opportunity to explore 21st century hybrid learning. Our teachers are leveraging technology to differentiate instruction and to meet the individualized learning needs of all students in the classroom. The use of Khan Academy in the classroom is not replacing teacher instruction but is further enhancing it, by providing the classroom teacher with timely and important data on each student’s mathematical ability and knowledge, concept by concept. This allows for a well-rounded math experience for our students, including the Khan Academy, traditional math curriculum, and project based collaboration and critical thinking.

The program is structured in such a way that by the end of 7th grade, students should be prepared and offered an authentic Algebra I course in grade 8.