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Curriculum and Homework Specifics
Issaquah School District adopted a new math program as of the 2007-2008 school
year. The new program is Everyday Mathematics. Everyday Mathematics is a
program developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. It is
based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power.
Long-term memory is built through repetition of learning skills rather than one
lump sitting and learning time only. Everyday Mathematics provides the broad
mathematical background needed in the 21st century and still addresses
Washington State learning objectives.
In Everyday Mathematics you can expect to see...
- a problem-solving approach based on everyday situations
- an instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly
- frequent practice of basic skills, often through games and homework
- lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook
- and mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic
Below are the links for families to have access to from their home computers.
- Parent link to unit letters
- Parent and Student link to the student reference book and the online games: use the student login and password information to gain access. The student login is above the teacher/administrator login.
