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Westchester’s goal for math is to nurture mathematicians. Our hope is that all learners use critical thinking, multiple strategies for solving problems, and understand that there are numerous ways to arrive at answers. We want our students to understand the basic operations of math, while developing and encouraging a love and understanding of mathematics for use in everyday life. In the math workshop environment, teachers are resources as the students actively investigate through authentic applications to justify their answers. Our students work together to manipulate objects and numbers, create their own math questions, and gather information needed to solve those questions. To culminate their efforts, they gather in a “math congress” to share their thoughts and solutions with classmates. This not only provides children the opportunity to see and hear other methods, but allows the presenters a chance to voice and defend their thinking. Our teachers emphasize understanding the “why” before moving to the “how” of mathematics.
The math curriculum is based on subcategories of number operation, algebraic relationships, geometric and spatial relationships, measurement, and data and probability. We continuously use assessment to guide our instruction. Math continuums are used to give teachers a clear picture of student thinking and problem solving skills. Small groups, one-on-one tutoring, enrichment programs, and flexible student services are among the various tools teachers use to reach and challenge all students. A variety of resources are available for teachers to use with students who need extra support in math. Extended day and extended school year programs are offered to students in need of additional services. Enrichment programs are also in place to challenge all students to surpass grade level expectations.
Our math curriculum is revisited on a regular basis to ensure that students are being taught effective, pertinent, and developmentally appropriate skills that align with our state standards. Westchester teachers are continually working to ensure that all students are critical thinkers who can apply mathematical strategies to solving everyday problems.
The math curriculum is based on subcategories of number operation, algebraic relationships, geometric and spatial relationships, measurement, and data and probability. We continuously use assessment to guide our instruction. Math continuums are used to give teachers a clear picture of student thinking and problem solving skills. Small groups, one-on-one tutoring, enrichment programs, and flexible student services are among the various tools teachers use to reach and challenge all students. A variety of resources are available for teachers to use with students who need extra support in math. Extended day and extended school year programs are offered to students in need of additional services. Enrichment programs are also in place to challenge all students to surpass grade level expectations.
Our math curriculum is revisited on a regular basis to ensure that students are being taught effective, pertinent, and developmentally appropriate skills that align with our state standards. Westchester teachers are continually working to ensure that all students are critical thinkers who can apply mathematical strategies to solving everyday problems.
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