Aversboro's Math Program is...
Math Expressions!
Math Expressions is a comprehensive, standards-based K-5 mathematics curriculum that offers new ways to teach and learn mathematics. Combining the most powerful elements of reform mathematics with the best of traditional approaches, Math Expressions uses objects, drawings, conceptual language, and real-world situations to help students build mathematical ideas that make sense to them.
Math Expressions includes five core structures that help develop mathematical understanding. These structures are
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Building Concepts- Algorithms are incorporated with the concrete and pictorial first, then move to the abstract
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Math Talk- Students engage in discussion and explanation of mathematical understanding: solve, explain, question, justify
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Quick Practice- Daily math activity connecting prerequisite skills to new skills
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Student Leaders- Students take on leadership roles with routines and quick practice activities
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Helping Community- Students learn how to be helpful members of a math community as peer tutors and questioners
Visit the Math Expressions Website:
Parent Resources (glossary, unit overviews, family letters, math background)
Student Resources (glossary, manipulatives, games)