Manipulative and pictorial models play an important role in helping students make sense of mathematics. Throughout the grades, work with numbers is connected to physical representations to enhance understanding of key concepts and skills. Reasoning and critical thinking permeate the program to deepen that understanding. Problem-solving strategies are analyzed in specific lessons, as well as thoroughly developed and practiced throughout. Students become proficient problem solvers as they learn to apply their reading skills and process of reasoning to solving problems.
All students can make sense of mathematics when it's developed in meaningful and interesting ways.
The program builds confidence and mathematical power all children need to succeed in mathematics in the real world now and in the future. The program is funded by the Gates PTO and is instructed by a non certified teacher. According to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, learning a second language reinforces understanding of one's first language, develops communicative competence, strengthens reading and writing skills, and opens the door to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the richness of diverse cultures. Grade Frequency Ave. Once or twice every 2 wks.