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
