Using manipulative math devices as well as relevant examples are one way in which the boys ought to be able to demonstrate knowledge of math concepts. Similarly, recognizing patterns, seeing relationships and understanding how math relates to everyday activities is a measure of their achievement in the program. Boys receive instruction in class groups, in pairs, and individually. The boys actively engage with a variety of manipulative devices to help formalize the concepts of numbers, analytical and spatial thinking, and organization. Patterning materials, rods, blocks, and counters are used to help boys understand the math skills introduced.
Problem solving is a large part of our math program.
The boy's ability to think through word problems is important. Boys either hear or read story problems and then decide upon the basic operations to solve the problem. In addition, they use building blocks, tangrams, and pattern blocks to do spatial problem solving. This kind of mathematical thinking often requires decision making and trial and error to arrive at the correct responses. The boys will be actively engaged in many science activities as part of both thematic studies.