What's Taught

As students collaborate on mathematical investigations, they develop their number sense, computational thinking, mathematical reasoning, and communication skills. They also learn to work together in fair, caring, and responsible ways.

Kindergarten

Mathematical development:

• Number meaning and relationships, addition and subtraction, and whole numbers

Examples of social development:

• Ability to cooperate with others

Grade 1

Mathematical development:

• Numbers and operations, measurement, and whole numbers

Examples of social development:

• Explanation of thinking

Grade 2

Mathematical development:

• Place value, informal computation, and number relationships

Examples of social development:

• Ability to listen to others

Grade 3

Mathematical development:

• Mental computation, data analysis, and number relationships

Examples of social development:

• Ability to take responsibility for learning and behavior

Grade 4

Mathematical development:

• Fractions, fractional relationships, and large numbers

Examples of social development:

• Thoughtful communication, ability to understand group interactions

Grade 5

Mathematical development:

• Comparing fractions, relating fractions to percents, and relating percents to decimals and fractions

Examples of social development:

• Reaching agreement, making group decisions, and relating values to interactions

Grade 6

Mathematical development:

• Understanding percent and ratio, relating ratio to fractions and percents

Examples of social development:

• Giving and receiving feedback, explaining ideas, and listening to others’ opinions