+ Mathematics

Grade I Mathematics is a year of exciting exploration. Utilizing a problem based approach, students construct a deep understanding of the whole number relationships and the concept of place value. They develop fluency with addition and subtraction through the use of meaningful strategies that enable them to build a complex picture of how operations and equations work. Over the course of the year, they engage in foundational work with linear measurement, time, and geometry. We use the Illustrative Math curriculum in grades K-IV as our primary resource. Grade I Math emphasizes mathematical thinking, visual models, and communicating ideas both orally and in writing. Every unit involves active, hands-on learning where students work together and experience the joy of learning math.