The LEAAP Landing Pad
The LEAAP Landing Pad
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Operation LEAAP is a five year grant awarded by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to five elementary schools and one middle school to enhance math achievement. This website provides information for families, teachers and school administrators to assist with implementation and resources associated with helping students succeed in mathematics.
Announcements: Helping Your Child at Home in Math - Tips from the Operation LEAAP Resource Teacher
Read the latest news from the SDUSD Mathematics Department, along with updates on the math curriculum adoption, professional development opportunities and resources for teachers and families.
Check out our Operation LEAAP semester report highlighting our first year of grant implementation! (Posted December 2024)
OPERATION LEAAP MISSION
OPERATION LEAAP MISSION
The Mission of Operation LEAAP is to advance mathematics proficiency through enhanced instruction, real world learning and student engagement at five elementary schools and one middle school that serve at least 10 percent military-connected students.
LEAAP GOAL
LEAAP GOAL
The goal of Operation LEAAP is to boost student engagement in mathematics by building interest, knowledge and skills, grades 3-8, based upon seven instructional strategies supported by the four pillars of student engagement below.
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Strategies
Clarity of Purpose
Checking for Understanding and Formative Assessment
Focusing on Problem-solving and Reasoning
Using Visual Representations/Tools to support conceptual understanding
Using Mathematical Routines to support language development
Using Cooperative Learning Strategies
Using Strategic Questioning
Four Pillars of Student Engagement
A system of teaching and learning that focuses all elements of the educational experience including teaching, assessment, grading and reporting.
Photo credit: US Department of Education via flickr
Implicit/Explicit Instruction with cumulative practice; Visual representation; Schema-based instruction; Peer interaction and Tutoring.
Design spaces and activities with everyone in mind.
Hands-on activities to discover new knowledge.
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