Mathematics

Early exposure and exploration in mathematical thinking, problem solving, and computation develops in our youngest learners the curiosity, tenacity, and higher-level thinking skills that will support their mastery and their enthusiasm for mathematics. Our mathematics classes in our Lower School curriculum are aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NTCM) research-driven standards; we use the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum and supplemental materials from Singapore Mathematics Primary Math, University of Connecticut Mentoring Mathematical Minds, Otter Creek Mastering Math Facts curricula, as well as other sources as needed. Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students examine mathematical concepts and operations in developmentally appropriate increments.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

• Counting and cardinality
• Operations and algebraic thinking
• Numbers and operations in base ten
• Measurement and data
• Sequences and patterns
• Geometry
• Mathematical process and vocabulary

First and Second Grades

• Place value
• Addition and subtraction
• Fractions
• Operations and algebraic thinking
• Numbers and operations including abstract addition and subtraction
• Measurement and data including collection and analysis
• Sequences and patterns
• Geometry including area, arrays, and two-dimensional shapes
• Mathematical process and vocabulary

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

• Problem-based learning using real-world models including building and drawing playgrounds to scale and designing solar homes
• Addition and subtraction patterns
• Multiplication and division including factors and multiples
• Fractions, decimals, and percents
• Operations and algebraic thinking including solving for the unknown
• Measurement and data including data-driven, decision-making models
• Geometry including graphing and ordered pairs, classifying shapes and angles, symmetry, area, perimeter, and volume
• Mathematical process and vocabulary