Establishing links between past experiences and explorations of new concepts. Sharing ideas through discussion. Children have the opportunity to learn from each other's discussions and discoveries. Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities. Practice through games.
Regular practice helps students master the skills.
These games are more enjoyable than rote drills. Ongoing review throughout the year. Students are repeatedly exposed to key ideas through a cyclical review. This review helps the students attain a solid grasp of the concepts. Many mathematical concepts are reinforced through daily routines.