Windham Elementary Math Resource Center

OUR INTENT

We believe that all children should have:

•    A deep understanding of math and numbers.

•    A positive and resilient attitude towards mathematics.

•    Competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts and skills.

•    An ability to solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically and accurately.

•    A range of learning strategies: working both collaboratively and independently.

•    Fluency in mathematics where children can express ideas confidently and talk about the subject using mathematical language.

•    An understanding of the importance of mathematics in everyday life.

•    Independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning.

Our math curriculum aims to ensure that all students:

•    Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics.

•    Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry through ensuring discussion plays a vital role in all lessons.  Children are actively encouraged to discuss with peers and teachers, how? Why?  using mathematical language.

•    Can solve problems by ensuring problem solving is embedded in every lesson and variation of questions are used to enable children to apply their knowledge to different situations.

•    Rich connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency are encouraged through variation of questions which can be seen in every lesson.

•    Challenge is built into every lesson for pupils who grasp concepts rapidly through sophisticated problems and an opportunity for children to demonstrate their understanding creating their own problems.

•    Same day intervention is provided for children who are not sufficiently fluent with earlier material to consolidate their understanding.