Gifted Mathematics (Grades K through 3)

The Gifted Mathematics program is designed to meet the needs of students identified as requiring enrichment in mathematics with the goal of raising metacognitive awareness in the application of logical reasoning and problem-solving strategies, comprehending and solving multi-step word problems, and developing the ability to explain mathematical concepts and processes. Students are pulled out of their regular math class for additional content specific enrichment once per week.

Students in grade one participate for the second half of the school year.

Students in grades two and three participate for a full year.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAMS

• To challenge students who demonstrate a need for rigor beyond the regular curriculum for their grade level.
• To provide an environment that encourages the development of critical thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and complex problem solving strategies.
• To provide an environment that encourages divergent thinking and supports the development of originality, fluency, flexibility, and elaboration.
• To develop confidence in expressing ideas in discussions, debates, expository writing, and creative writing.
• To advance the process of inquiry through the application of skills in investigations of real-life problems and research.
• To provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through positive group interaction.

Check out some of the projects we have been working on!

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