Purpose: To develop mathematically literate students who value mathematics, have confidence in their own mathematical ability, and can communicate, problem solve and reason mathematically. The district’s elementary mathematics program is Everyday Mathematics. This program was developed at the University of Chicago. Everyday Mathematics focuses on expanding the range of mathematics experiences and ideas. Mathematics is integrated into both the ongoing daily routines of the classroom and into other subjects. Everyday Mathematics includes a broad range of mathematics content, from numbers and computation through geometry, statistics, probability and algebraic relationships. The program is geared to developing problem solving strategies and mathematical concepts built on a strong computational skill base. Emphasis is on establishing links from past experience, action with concrete materials, pictures, verbal statements and symbolic arithmetic statements. The mathematical strands addressed throughout the K-5 program are: Numbers, Numeration, and Order Relations Measures and Measurements Coordinate Systems and Other Frames of Reference Operations, Number Facts and Number Systems Problem Solving and Mathematical Modeling Functions, Patterns and Sequences Algebra and Uses of Variables Algorithms and Procedures