We believe math is best learned through a balance of hands-on, purposeful activities and intentional, research-proven curriculum and direct instruction. Our math approach emphasizes exploration of real-world math problems and communicating mathematical thinking through robust collaboration.
 We introduce students to mathematical concepts through applied problem-solving, and then guide students towards mastery of procedural fluency and deep conceptual understanding through continued explicit practice. By the end of 8th grade, students master Algebra I, enabling them to tackle advanced math, including Calculus, in high school.
Topics by grade include:
3rd Grade (VIIIs)
• Automaticity with addition and subtraction facts
• Multi-digit addition and subtraction into the thousands
• Multiplication and division concepts
• Fluency of multiplication facts • Standard units of measurement
• Rounding up/down
• Geometry: comparing shapes; area and perimeter of rectangles
• Multi-operation word problems
4th Grade (IXs)
• Multi-digit multiplication and division
• Fractional equivalence and comparisons
• Adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions
• Place value from hundredths to hundred-thousands
• Geometry: angles and angle measurement
• Two-dimensional shape properties such as parallel, perpendicular, and symmetry
• Multi-operation word problems
5th Grade (Xs)
• Multiplying and dividing fractions
• Multiplying and dividing with multi-digit divisors and quotients
• Place value patterns and decimal operations
• Liquid measurement and volume
• Geometry: shapes on the coordinate plane
• Multi-operation word problems
6th Grade (XIs)
• Area and surface area measurement
• Ratios, rates, and percentages
• Expressions of percentages using diagrams and tables
• Dividing fractions
• Expressions of linear equations using one variable and exponents
• Rational numbers and negative numbers
• Data and statistics
7th Grade (XIIs)
• Linear equations with one and two variables
• Transformational geometry: congruence, scale drawings, and dilations
• Scale and proportional relationships
• Expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions
• Systems of equations using two variables
• Order of magnitude and scientific notation
• Probability
8th Grade (XIIIs)
• Algebra I
• One- and two-variable statistics, including scatter plots and lines
• Data analysis using residuals, correlation coefficients, two-way tables, and relative frequencies
• Displaying data, measuring distribution, and interpreting statistical results
• Systems of linear equations and inequalities
• Functions: exponential, quadratic, domain, range, and rate of change
• Quadradic equations to model relationships and problem solve
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