Math is Language

In our classroom, our students know that math is more than a right or wrong answer. They know math is a process of trying strategies, talking, building, drawing, sharing, reflecting, and analyzing. Math is seen as a way to share information, a way to learn more about the world around us, and a valuable skill in life. We believe that writing, talking, and mathematical thinking go hand in hand. Take a look at how math happens in our classroom everyday.

3rd and 4th graders are busy at work collecting data on cats through analyzing characteristics and finding the mean, medium, mode, and percentages involved. They represent their work through creative posters to share their research findings.






















Kindergarten through 2nd grade students investigate geometry through discussion and creation. Through cutting out shapes, creating shape art in small groups, and identifying shapes in the world, these students see math as a way to communicate ideas.