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Mathematics is a core academic subject that makes up an integral component of our intermediate program. Math is all around us and having a strong understanding of concepts within helps students to better understand the world around them. Through the concepts covered in our program students will develop their ability to reason, analyze and problem solve all while developing a stronger understanding. They will learn to strengthen their mathematical knowledge by communicating and representing learning in multiple ways and by making connections between concepts covered and reflecting on learning. Developing conceptual understanding and building fluency will help your child develop key skills and understanding necessary in their lives.
One of the best ways to support your child with mathematical thinking is to include them in day to day math. Discussions around money, numeracy within sports or measurement within a favourite recipe are just a few of the endless opportunities! Approaching math at home with a growth mindset and modelling enthusiasm for the challenges that stretch our thinking set the stage for learning! At home try playing dice / card games or solve puzzles where basic facts are part of the game. (examples: Cribbage, Kakuro). The websites below include many more ideas and resources.
One of the first key areas we focus on in math is place value. Watch the video below for a review of this concept!
Now that you know all about the place value of whole number, have a look at decimal place value!
A key concept in math is the ability to round numbers. Being able to simplify large numbers allows for faster estimates of basic operations. This in turn helps improve mathematical thinking and problem solving strategies.
We have been working through adding with and without regrouping in our number sense unit. This video gives a great step-by-step demonstration of multi-digit addition with regrouping. Don't forget to line up your numbers neatly before adding!
We have been working through subtraction with and without regrouping in our number sense unit. This video gives a great step-by-step demonstration of multi-digit subtraction with regrouping. Don't forget that if you need to regroup you, "Go next door and borrow some more!"
Building on the recent learning around addition and subtraction with regrouping, students are now learning to add and subtract numbers containing a decimal value. Remember to line up the decimals before adding or subtracting!
Multidigit multiplication by a single digit. Follow the steps!
Multidigit multiplication continued! This time, we are multiplying a multi-digit question by two numbers. Follow the steps!
We've begun working on long division! The steps involved can be a bit tricky but this video really helps to break it down.
We've begun working on Fractions! Check out the video for more details.
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