Saint Mary School has adopted the rigorous academic curriculum set forth by the Archdiocese of Hartford. In accordance with our mission, the Archdiocese of Hartford Curriculum reflects a continuum of learning from prekindergarten through high school graduation, and the standards are based on the teachings of the Catholic Church, infused with Catholic social teaching, rooted in basic skills, and immersed in technology and 21st century literacies. Furthermore, all curriculum documents are in alignment with national and state standards and exceed the Common Core State Standards. After a review, Saint Mary School has adopted Envision Mathematics. Methods and Materials: Text: Envision Mathematics Supplemental worksheets Hands on approach using manipulatives Online Activities
Grades are based on Tests--40%, Projects--30%, Quiz--20%, Participation/Classwork/Homework--10%
Focus:
Number Theory, Operations, Algebraic Thinking
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another to solve problems
Use numbers and their properties to compute flexibly, fluently, and make reasonable estimates
Analyze patterns, relations, and functions
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols to determine equivalence and solve problems
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions
Measurement
Develop and apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to estimate and determine measurements
Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Formulate questions that can be addressed with data; collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them using appropriate statistical and graphical methods
Analyze data sets to form hypotheses and make predictions
Understand and apply basic concepts of probability
Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions based on data
Geometry
Analyze properties and characteristics of two-and three dimensional shapes to describe relationships, communicate ideas and solve problems
Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems
It is important that students master all the basic facts. Practice at home using flash cards or Internet fact games are also an excellent way to gain mastery.