Recent data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics revealed that in order to meet the demands of the 21st century more students must pursue mathematical and technical occupations. Students must master advanced skills in mathematics, science, and technology to stay on track for college and for favorable careers. Mathematics teaches ways of thinking that are essential to work and life.
We do a few unique things here at St. Paul’s to make mathematics a top priority for our students. Everyday we reserve a chunk of time deemed “math block.” We all have math at the same time in order to allow students to move around and get instruction that is catered to their individual math needs.
Of all the subjects we teach, math is especially not a 'one size fits all' subject. Each student comes to our school with different backgrounds and finding the best fit mathematically is important to us. For instance, in the same grade we may have a student who gets extra one-on-one time from their teacher, and another student who goes to the middle school to take classes.
Another great math option we have is Math Team. This is a club that students in 4th and 5th grade can join, where they practice math skills and get to compete in competitions such as, the Whatcom County Math Championship.
Whether it is Math Team or Math Block, creating strong mathematicians is something we value.
5th grade students teach 4th grade students a math lesson
2nd grade math students dance and sing along with a math clip about fact families
2nd grade students use iPads to enhance their math lesson
Upper school students visit the lower school to collect mathematical data
Thank you! I've just enjoyed reading all your posts and spying each of my three SPA kiddos in your pics. ��
ReplyDeleteThe efforts SPA has put into enhancing math education are a significant reason to consider sending your child here.
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