What every parent should know about math at Wingra

At the primary level, ages 5-7

• Children are actively constructing knowledge.
• Process is important.
• Communication is emphasized.
• Math experiences are in the world all around us.

At the intermediate level, ages 8-10

• Students are building and refining strategies.
• Our emphasis is on understanding and use of hands-on manipulatives
• There is some use of text materials.
• Our developmental approach assumes different methods for different children.
• Focus is on mastery of basic facts through a variety of strategies.
• Mathematics in Context units increase understanding and appreciation
• Conventional algorithms are built on basic understanding.

At the senior level, ages 11-14

• Mathematics in Context groups continue.
• Students also have math center options and independent work.
• Instruction combines contextual and traditional textbook math.
• Math work includes reinforcement and review of basic skills.

Math at all levels

• There is always more than one way to solve a problem.
• Children should enjoy and feel confident about their math abilities.
• Communication is emphasized.
• We always take into account individual differences.

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