Children learn to use objects to represent mathematics concepts. Children learn mathematics through teacher directed lessons and purposeful play. Children encounter real life problem solving situations that require mathematics. Children learn to count to one hundred. Children learn to make sets of ten objects and match numerals to the sets.
Children learn to recognize names of numbers and learn to print numerals zero to ten.
Children learn shapes. Children learn to begin to develop an understanding of measurement. Children learn about simple graphs. Children learn to recognize patterns. The central goal of the elementary science program in the Washington County Public Schools is to produce students who use science, mathematics, and technology to solve problems and communicate.