Mathematics

The goal of our math program is to help children construct their own mathematical knowledge through meaningful learning experiences. Math instruction at the kindergarten level is manipulative-based and revolves around real life situations, integrated studies, and games. Our kindergartners learn how to solve problems, reason about their mathematical thinking, communicate their approach, make connections to mathematical ideas and real-life experiences, and explore multiple representations. We encourage students’ interest in mathematics while building their confidence and strengthening their skills.

We use the intellectually challenging Bridges in Mathematics curriculum by The Math Learning Center as our core program. Bridges in kindergarten helps establish ways of thinking about math that carry forward with increasing sophistication throughout the grades. Through engaging projects, games, and collaborative work, kindergartners practice counting, learn to read and write numbers to 30, compare and order sets, sort and pattern, pose and solve story problems, and explore shapes and measurement.

The activities and materials in Bridges are designed to ensure that all students progress toward mathematical fluency - the ability to solve new and challenging mathematical problems with flexibility and confidence. It emphasizes visual thinking, integrates concept development and skills practice, revisits key skills and concepts in a variety of ways at different times over the course of the school year and across grade levels, and meets the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.