Providing students with mathematical situations that allow them to use basic skills and construct new knowledge makes math more meaningful. The sixth grade math program, while meeting Mansfield curricular standards and those established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and State of Connecticut Frameworks, works to provide meaningful experiences in mathematics for all students. Our students work through various modules in a program titled Mathematics in Context. In sixth grade, we anticipate being able to cover 8 modules. The sixth grade math program is supplemented with a regular skills focus.
Students have regular practice working with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percents.
Skill development is checked regularly with classroom assessments, as well as twice a year with the district-wide Computation Test. Our math program is enhanced through our Wednesday on I.C.E. program. The structure of the day also allows us to integrate mathematics into other subject areas. Overall, the sixth grade math program works in conjunction with district and school mathematics objectives. The seventh grade math program, while meeting Mansfield curricular standards and those established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and State of Connecticut Frameworks , works to provide meaningful experiences in mathematics for all students.