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)
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.
The Vision of Operation LEAAP is to boost student engagement in mathematics by creating student-centered experiences, in and outside the classroom, that build interest, knowledge and skills, grades 3-8, supported by the instructional strategies and the four pillars of student engagement below.
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.
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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.
