The mathematics program takes an investigative approach, which helps students make the transition from the concrete to the abstract. A special emphasis is placed on using math process skills to solve practical problems in a variety of contexts throughout the year. The main content emphasis is on building understanding of
- Number and Operations: Representing, comparing, and ordering whole numbers and joining and separating sets.
- Geometry: Describing shapes and space.
- Measurement: Ordering objects by measurable attributes.