Mathematics

Mathematics is:
An activity-based program
that gives children the opportunity to explore and problem solve as they
discover math in their world.
Language-based so that children are encouraged to express their ideas and understandings with others and build up a wide mathematical vocabulary.
Materials-based and makes wide use of natural and environmental materials as well as structured math equipment. The materials assist in the development of math ideas and abstractions.
Focused on learning objectives that are arranged in a cyclic, or spiraling manner, to enable teachers and children to revisit and build on math skills and ideas that are taught throughout the K-2 years.
Performance-based, with in-built monitoring and assessment for teachers to use in tracking children's progress and then using this information for further classroom planning.
A typical Mathematics classroom:
Open-ended learning experiences, encouraging children to construct their knowledge and develop various ways to solve problems.
Varied groupings that encourage children to develop social skills of cooperation, self-motivation, independence, and responsibility.
Developmental steps, allowing children to move at their own rate and experience success along the way.
A variety of challenging activities that keeps children on task and involved in practice and consolidation, as well as further exploration and application of their new learning.
Tips for Parents
Use manipulative at home (pennies, cheerios, M & Ms, Lego's, quarters, nickels, dimes, rocks, toothpicks, etc.)
Have children read the prices at the store.
Have them count change.
Have them tell you what time it is.
Turn a card or dice game into a addition, greater than, less than, or equal to game.
Have your child help you cook by measuring the ingredients.
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