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Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics

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Welcome

Welcome to the captivating world of mathematics education! Mathematics serves as both a language and a tool, empowering children to make sense of the world around them and fostering the development of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.

As students embark on their mathematical journey, they will explore diverse concepts that will shape their understanding of mathematics and its applications. From counting and basic operations to geometry, measurement, and data analysis, each topic builds a bridge toward comprehending more complex mathematical ideas in the future.

Through interactive and hands-on activities, students will not only grasp numerical concepts but also develop an appreciation for the beauty and order inherent in mathematical structures. Collaborative projects, puzzles, and real-world scenarios will encourage them to think creatively and engage with math as a dynamic tool for problem-solving.

Mathematics education is not solely about equations and calculations; it's about nurturing a growth mindset, cultivating curiosity, and fostering a sense of achievement. By providing a solid foundation in mathematical principles, we equip young learners with the skills they need to succeed not only in future mathematical endeavors but also in various aspects of their academic and personal lives.

 

 

Standards for Mathematical Practice

The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

  1. Make Sense of problems and persevere in solving them
  2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
  4. Model with Mathematics
  5. Use appropriate tools strategically
  6. Attend to precision
  7. Look for and make use of structure
  8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

 

ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Shapes Icon

Content Overview

KINDERGARTEN

GRADE 1

GRADE 4

GRADE 2

GRADE 5

GRADE 3

GRADE 6

 

Shapes IconELEMENTARY CURRICULUM RESOURCES

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards

Mathematics K-8 Glossary

Glossary of Math Verbs

Parent Guide to the New York State Next Generation Math Learning Standards

ESM Student Resources Webpage

 

Math Course Offerings

 

SECONDARY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Shapes Icon

Content Overview

GRADE 7

GRADE 8

ALGEBRA I

GEOMETRY

ALGEBRA II

NON REGEnTS COURSE OPTIONS

UPPER LEVEL COURSE OPTIONS

 

Justin Grover
K-12 Director of Mathematics
(631) 801-3113
groverj@esmonline.org