Mathematics & Geometry

The Mathematics Curriculum is designed to progress systematically from materials to pictorial representations to abstractions and formulae. Children discover gradually abstract mathematical concepts and relationships through hands-on learning experiences and develop an eagerness to tackle challenging problems, rather than view math as something intimidating.

Elementary children learn basic numeracy functions:  to count, identify and match numerals to their quantity, relate decimal quantities and symbols, and perform the functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Lower and upper students learn to develop their ability to think logically and precisely. They learn to master the four operations into the millions, long multiplication and long division, the basic laws of arithmetic (e.g., associative, commutative, and distributive properties) as well as multiples and factors. They learn to work with large numbers and visualize problems by turning abstract words into easy-to-understand pictorial models. They get to draw, define, and describe lines, polygons, angles, circles, and geometric solids and learn how to measure length and area.