Graham Hill Elementary

Every teacher has been trained with the new program. One of the strengths of the program is that it “spirals” concepts throughout the year and the program. For example, the concept of “decimals” may come up in 1st grade, build to money later in the year, and then move to percentages and fractions by 3rd grade. The power of this approach is that students are exposed to varying concepts throughout the math program, not just once in a unit. There are a number of features that distinguish this program:

Everyday Mathematics program

• Real-life Problem Solving
• Balanced Instruction (individual/group work, games and manipulatives)
• Multiple Methods for Basic Skills Practice
• Emphasis on Communication
• Enhanced Home/School Partnerships

As students increase their understanding of mathematical relationships and concepts, they are expected to share their ideas and strategies through verbal and written responses. Using concrete materials and manipulatives in real life experiences, students progress through stages of patterning, sorting, and classifying, as well as traditional algebraic expression, to strengthen their number sense.

Our in-school math coach is Shauna Oswald. She can be reached for more information at 206.252.7142 or gro.sloohcselttaes|dlawsois#gro.sloohcselttaes|dlawsois

External Links:

Parent Guide to Everyday Mathematics.

How to help your children with math (from Seattle P-I) - contains links to some good resources on the web:

• Seattle Public School's page of math web links
• Dr. Math offers a searchable database of math questions and explanations
• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives - a virtual library (arranged by age/grade) of everything from simple number problems to data analysis for 12th graders
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - offers interactive activities, lessons and more math Web links. Also has a link to a free downloadable book: A Family Guide: fostering your child's success in school mathematics

(see also information on our recent Math Family Night)