Academics
Elementary School (Grades K-6)
Learning the Language of Math
Since 2008, the elementary school has implemented Math in Focus, the U.S. edition of the Singapore Math program, which emphasizes mastering math through problem solving. The program moves students through sequential, scaffolded instruction. Students begin with concrete systems, such as tangible manipulatives, transition to visual models, and eventually engage with abstract concepts. This approach builds a strong foundation for understanding more complex equations and theories in higher levels of math.
Math in Focus is introduced in Kindergarten, where young learners begin manipulating place value cubes representing ones, tens, and later hundreds to build and break apart numbers. This tactile engagement helps students develop an understanding of how numbers work as representations of real-world objects. As students progress, they move from drawing number models to visualizing concepts and eventually solving equations with unknown variables.
Singapore Math is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Teachers introduce new concepts to the whole class through engaging discussions and activities. Students work in collaborative small groups to solve problems, and students practice individually afterward. Open-ended work allows teachers to meet students where they are and extend their learning through strategic problem solving.
The balance between conceptual understanding and practical skills is a hallmark of Math in Focus. While the program encourages creative problem solving and multiple strategies, it also recognizes the importance of building a strong foundation in essential math facts.
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Singapore Math is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Teachers introduce new concepts to the whole class through engaging discussions and activities. Students work in collaborative small groups to solve problems, and students practice individually afterward. Open-ended work allows teachers to meet students where they are and extend their learning through strategic problem solving.
The balance between conceptual understanding and practical skills is a hallmark of Math in Focus. While the program encourages creative problem solving and multiple strategies, it also recognizes the importance of building a strong foundation in essential math facts.
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