Math Curriculum
Philosophy
April, 2008
The K-8 math curriculum at
DTS reflects current best practices and research in the field of mathematics
instruction. It has been designed to
meet all state and national standards. The goal of the mathematics curriculum
is to achieve a balance between conceptual understanding, procedural fluency
and the application of mathematics concepts. Concepts are spiraled with
developmentally appropriate focal points of mastery at specific grade levels.
Instruction and assessment is differentiated as appropriate to meet the needs
of all students.
Educators utilize a variety of
instructional approaches including repetition and practice, active questioning,
dialogue, and problem based learning. Students will become confident and project a
positive attitude about their ability to use mathematics as they develop and
investigate solutions to everyday problems.
A solid understanding of number sense will be developed by defining
relationships between mathematical processes and engaging in foundation
building activities that utilize manipulatives and seek patterns. The expected outcome of this curriculum is
that students will acquire the mathematical knowledge and skills to make
interdisciplinary connections and apply math to real life situations.