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WE BELIEVE MATHEMATICS IS BEST TAUGHT …

Using a Math Workshop approach: focus lesson; differentiated groups/conferring/goal setting/independent and small group practice.
Using a ‘Math Journal’ to record student thinking, show student growth and highlight areas for further instruction and goal setting.
By analysing student work to improve instruction and ultimately student learning.

By developing mathematical confidence and a love of mathematics.
By taking ownership of their learning and setting personal mathematical goals.
When they work in their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
When given opportunities to solve real life and life like problems to cultivate their sense of number and develop strong mathematical practices.
When they have opportunities to construct meaning using an inquiry approach to learning.
When challenged to think by explaining, listening and problem solving.
When encouraged to use a common language to discuss mathematics.
Through a balanced development of both number knowledge and operational strategies so they can be efficient, flexible and accurate when solving mathematical problems.

Use curriculum maps to articulate the length and order of the math units in each respective grade.
Use the AISJ Standards and Benchmarks and Scope and Sequence documents to plan units of study using the AISJ UbD format on Atlas Rubicon.
Use AISJ Standards and Benchmarks and Scope and Sequence documents to create rubrics and common assessments (formative and summative) for each unit of study.
Use homework to reinforce concepts, knowledge and skills already taught in class as necessary.

The philosophy of the AISJ mathematics program is to provide our diverse learners with:

a solid mathematical background
a nurturing learning environment which fosters an appreciation for mathematics and opportunities for discovery and risk taking
an ability to communicate their understanding
a belief that there is a mathematician within them
the ability to make connections to the world around them
opportunities to develop logical and analytical reasoning skills

Through this, we empower our learners to successfully apply their skills in a variety of contexts with confidence and perseverance.