Mathematics

Blaine County School District: Belief Statement

We believe that math education is fundamental to 21st Century Learning.

• Foundations of math start with experience and opportunities to manipulate and build and understanding of number relationship

• Understanding number relationships builds automaticity in efficient and accurate computation

• Automaticity allows for retention and application of essential math skills and concepts

• Applied math is the process of solving problems and thinking critically to make sense of real-world situations

• Problem solving, using multiple strategies, builds flexible thinking

• Dept of mathematics builds relevance through connections made across disciplines

• Math becomes relevant when students take ownership and are able to explain their thinking

Hailey Elementary Tackles New Math Adoption

The State adoption of the Common Core Standards has pushed all school districts to review how they teach Math. Hailey Elementary has met this challenge head on and is moving forward with the new math selected by the district.

This approach demands a combination of math facts and 21st century skills like analysis, fluency, and explanations. As with any new program, parents may have several question. I encourage you to go to the links provided and become informed. As always feel free to stop by and ask me.


Have a great day,

Tom Bailey

Common Core

Common Core Found to Rank With Respected Standards
Common Core Curriculum Maps

Parents, we suggest that you look at the grade level overview at the site below. Click on the grade level you want to view and then click on introduction.
Core Standard Overview

Global Learning

What's Global about the Common Core Standards?
English Language Arts Builds Global Competence
Math is a Global Competence

For more in-depth information please click the link below

District Math Curriculum Page