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MATHEMATICS
RVUSD FOCUS IN MATHEMATICS
Our Mathematics focus is to implement a balanced instructional program that provides ALL students with the opportunities, experiences and resources to be successful. The expectation is that ALL students will become proficient in basic computational and procedural skills, develop conceptual understanding, and become adept problem solvers. These goals are supported strategically through four program components:
The use of grade specific, rigorous instructional units from Eureka Math.
The use of teacher experts, consulting teachers, and district leadership to guide professional development.
The use and analysis of formative periodic assessments.
The use of assessment data to focus and implement immediate intervention where students most need help.
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICS
The California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics are based on three major principles: focus, coherence, and rigor. There are two types of standards—the Standards for Mathematical Practice and Standards for Mathematical Content—that together define the mathematics students need to understand, know, and be able to do at each grade level.
COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS OVERVIEW BY GRADE LEVEL
Common Core standards set an expectation of understanding for every grade level and they prepare students for higher mathematics. Each overview below provides information on the big topics taught in Kindergarten through grade 8.
DISTRICT ADOPTED MATERIALS
Eureka Math is the math curriculum for grades K-6. Eureka Math features the same curriculum structure and sequence as EngageNY Math—but with a suite of resources to support teachers, students, and families.
Carnegie Learning is the math curriculum for grades 7-8.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS
Freckle Math
With the Renaissance Star Math integration (Grades 5-8), Freckle offers student-paced, skills-based math practice for grades K-12. Specific math exercises can be assigned, based on grade-level standards. For students who need practice outside of their grade level, Freckle offers self-paced practice that continuously adapts as they progress.
Dreambox
DreamBox is a digital math program for grades K-4 that combines a fun and engaging math learning environment with a rigorous, standards-based curriculum. DreamBox lessons are interactive experiences that promote active learning and independent critical thinking and respond to each student’s strategies and decisions in the moment. This enables DreamBox to individually tailor the instructional experience for each student based on the strategies they use when working through lessons. Because DreamBox dynamically adapts lessons and learning paths based on the needs of each learner, students always have just the right level of support when and where they need it.
PARENT RESOURCES
Eureka Math Parent Tip Sheets
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