Mathematics is a key component in a child’s intellectual development, as well as a determining factor in students’ educational success. Our curriculum is based on the Québec Education Plan (QEP), which is considered to be at the forefront of educational best practices, and is organized around three competencies.
- The ability to solve situational problems
- Mathematical reasoning: familiarity with concepts and processes
- Communication using mathematical language
The program is designed to help students establish links between classroom learning and everyday life. During individual or group activities, the students have the opportunity to become familiar with ideas and practices that are specifically related to today’s world, and are encouraged to be creative thinkers and problem solvers. An emphasis is placed on ensuring that students understand how a concept works. As a result, students can reason and then apply the appropriate mathematical concepts.
One of our goals is to encourage student mastery of basic math facts. Having the basic facts memorized will make it possible for students to be successful when reasoning mathematically, and when learning advanced mathematical ideas. Regular drills, games incorporating music and movement, as well as the use of various math websites ensure that our students are learning their math facts in an exciting way.
In every grade, we have a team of two teachers, who collaboratively plan, teach, and evaluate. This enables us to differentiate our instruction so that we can provide for both remediation and enrichment activities, while tailoring our lessons to all types of learners.
