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MATH Offerings at All Saints Middle School
The Lower School Math curriculum combines a sequential presentation on the basic fundamentals in the following categories:
- Numeration and Place Value
- Basic Operation
- Problem Solving and Strategies
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Number Lines
- Probability, Statistics and Graphing
Emphasis on the development of thinking and problem-solving skills is a strength of the curriculum. Developmental groupings are flexible and designed to meet the individual needs of the children. Using the Addison-Wesley Math Series, students may work in grade level materials or in materials above or below grade level.
First Grade: Mastery of basic addition and subtraction facts through 12 are a priority. Opportunities are provided for the use of hands-on manipulatives and math games. Co-operative learning experiences allow students to explore problem solving, time, money, classification, measurement, geometry, and place value concepts.
Second Grade: Manipulatives, math games, and hands-on experiences increase basic skills and further develop problem solving techniques introduced in First Grade. Mastery of basic facts through 18 is an on-going priority. Two and three digit addition and subtraction is introduced. The “Mad Minute” encourages mastery as computation skills increase. Time, money, geometry, measurement, and fractions are stressed. Weekly center activities enhance opportunities to develop acute visual/spatial awareness.
Third Grade: The development of high-level, critical thinking is emphasized while working to increase the problem-solving abilities of each child. Understanding, mastery, and practical application of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and introductory division are expected of all Third Grade students.
Fourth Grade: Number sense is a driving force of the 4th grade program. Problem solving strategies are analyzed, developed and practiced throughout. Students become proficient problem solvers as they learn to apply their reading and reasoning skills to solving problems. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the study of graphing, extended multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, customary and metric measurement, and probability.
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