Math

Students study several math topics concurrently in order to develop skills, explore concepts, and strengthen their understanding of the connections within mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and both oral and written communication of understanding. Curricula drawn from include the TERC Investigations and Connected Math series.

• Students bake brownies and create model houses in their discovery of fractions, decimals, and percents.
• Students analyze data collected during science experiments by finding different averages, plotting trends, and predicting further data outcomes.
• Students interpret map scales to calculate how far various fruit traveled from where it was grown in order to get to their local grocery store as part of the social and environmental impact of food production.