Core Curriculum Objectives
Scope & Sequence
Mathematics
A
science dealing with measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities, as
expressed in numbers or symbols.
Mathematics
includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, etc.
Grade
Levels 1-4
In
Level 1 the student learns...
*Numbers in
symbol and name from zero to ten
*Counting from
zero to one hundred
*Simple
addition and subtraction
In Level 2 the
student...
*Counts by
twos, fives, and tens
*Identifies odd
and even numbers
*Learns
carrying and borrowing
*Counts by very
large numbers
*Tells time
*Recognizes
geometric shapes
In Level 3 the
student...
*Expands his
basic addition and subtraction skills
*Is introduced
to two-and three-digit addition and subtraction
*Learns Roman
numerals
*Is introduced to money values and measurements
of weight, liquid, and length.
In Level 4 the
student...
*Advances in addition,
subtraction, and multiplication
*Solves word
problems
*Gains an understanding of the basic concept of
sets, number patterns, measurements, Roman numerals, and money
Grade Levels 5-8
At the outset
of each PACE, the goals are clearly stated. Since review is one of the most
important aspects of learning, your student will see immediately what is going
to be reviewed.
In Level 5 there is...
*An
introduction of division
*Emphasis on
mastering more difficult problems
*Concentrated
study of fractions and decimals
*Learning of
Roman numerals through one thousand
In Level 6 there is...
*Thorough and
ongoing review of all basic math concepts
*Emphasis on
mastering more difficult problems
*Concentrated
study of fractions and decimals
*Learning of
Roman Numerals through one thousand
In Level 7 the
student...
*Reads, and writes, and works with whole and
mixed numbers, integers, and common fractions
*Learns the proper mathematical vocabulary - dividend,
multiplicand, product, simplify, minuend, quotient, numerator, and denominator;
how to change fractions and decimals to percent; how to find the number when a
percent is known
*Is introduced to business and consumer
arithmetic-profit and loss, commission, discounts, bills and receipts, and
invoices with discounts
*Discovers business methods needed to function
at home-keeping cash and household accounts, budgets, insurance, and the
reading of gas and electric meters
*Learns about banking-savings and checking
accounts, deposits, interest,
and loans
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