Mathematics
The Elementary Mathematics Curriculum is a carefully planned program aligned with the Common Core Standards (CCSS). The Mathematics curriculum:
The Elementary Honors Mathematics Program is intended to meet the needs of those students who are capable of completing the prescribed curriculum in seven (7), instead of eight (8), years. The students in this program are identified in grade three (3), and begin formal instruction in grade four (4). An Honors Mathematics teacher will instruct identified students in grades four (4) through eight (8). The Algebra I course used by the secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is the eighth (8th) grade honors curriculum. Participation in the Honors Math Program is contingent upon satisfying specific criteria, as stated in the Archdiocesan guidelines, and the approval of the Archdiocesan Mathematics Committee.
- focuses on key topics at each grade level and coherently progresses across grade levels.
- requires both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency
- promotes mathematical proficiency, reasoning, problem solving, modeling, communicating mathematically, decision making and engagement.
The Elementary Honors Mathematics Program is intended to meet the needs of those students who are capable of completing the prescribed curriculum in seven (7), instead of eight (8), years. The students in this program are identified in grade three (3), and begin formal instruction in grade four (4). An Honors Mathematics teacher will instruct identified students in grades four (4) through eight (8). The Algebra I course used by the secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is the eighth (8th) grade honors curriculum. Participation in the Honors Math Program is contingent upon satisfying specific criteria, as stated in the Archdiocesan guidelines, and the approval of the Archdiocesan Mathematics Committee.