Mathematics in Our Elementary Schools

Seeing Math Differently

How many times have you heard an adult say, "I am no good at Math," or "I can't do Math"? Many of us have the impression that some people "get Math" and others just don't have that kind of mind. But the truth is that mathematical thinking, processes and principles are skills that anyone can learn. In fact, schools teach Math differently nowadays, using activities that kids enjoy, that help them think mathematically and that give them practice using a supply of problem-solving strategies for tackling a host of Math challenges. Believe it or not, more and more students are doing well in Math and classifying it as their favorite subject in school & after recess and lunch of course!

Learn more about what elementary students learn in Math.

Download our brochure about Math in the Elementary School.

Educational Excellence and Mathematics in C-PP Elementary Schools

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District is deeply committed to educational excellence. We take every possible opportunity to ensure that all students in C-PP schools receive superb curriculum and instruction in every subject. So when we had the opportunity to replace aging Math textbooks, we sought out the best Math teaching tools available. A committee of teachers researched various programs and, after piloting two high quality curricula, agreed to implement both programs. The two programs will complement one another, with one serving as the core and the other providing additional resources and tools to reach the learning needs in the classroom. The two programs are:

  • Scott Foresman's enVision Math™ program is the core program we are beginning to use in the Fall of 2008. It incorporates both explicit teaching methods and inquiry-based activities.
  • TERC's Investigations® is an inquiry-based program in which students learn by discovery through a workshop approach. Investigations® will be introduced in Fall of 2009 as the supplemental program.

 

By combining both approaches, C-PP schools expose children to the very important idea that there are many ways to approach problem-solving!

Learn more about the benefits of the two-program plan.
Learn more about the plan to phase in the two programs.
Learn more about enVision Math™.
Learn more about Investigations®.
View Useful Web Links for Elementary Math
 

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