The elementary mathematics program provides a foundation that prepares students to meet the challenges of a global society. Students’ success in school, at work and in the community will depend increasingly on their ability to understand and apply mathematics. Important decisions in the workplace and daily life require a solid knowledge of mathematics and strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
The elementary mathematics program recognizes and builds upon children’s capabilities by expanding the range of their mathematical experiences and ideas. The program is designed to help children make the transition from intuition to concrete operations to abstractions and skills with symbols, thereby building a foundation for the study of advanced mathematics at the secondary levels. This curriculum ensures all students have access to meaningful mathematics learning.