Junior Math

Philosophy 

While The Sage School math curriculum is aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) strands, it is enhanced with interdisciplinary connections to help students see math as part of the real world. By challenging gifted students with a rigorous, fast-paced, and in-depth learning experience, we encourage them to reach their full potential and push their limits. Students at all levels are expected to master basic skills, become creative problem solvers, and use abstract thinking at an appropriate developmental level. 

Topics 

The curriculum follows the NCTM Standards for School Mathematics. The standards portion of the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics center upon ten areas of mathematics curriculum development from pre-k to 12. We applied these standards up to the appropriate level for our students (at a minimum through eighth grade). The number assigned to each standard is for easy reference and is not part of each standard’s official title.

These ten major areas are integrated throughout the instructional programs.   

1. Number and Operations
2. Patterns, Relations, and Algebra
3. Geometry
4. Measurement
5. Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
6. Problem Solving
7. Reasoning and Proof
8. Communication
9. Connections
10. Representation

Goals 

In the Junior Division, students are expected to understand and appreciate the importance of math skills in life.  Effective communication of mathematical reasoning is stressed.  Students will apply prior knowledge to their study of mathematics.  They are expected to demonstrate accurate and rapid recall of math facts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factorization, and simplification of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.  Math concepts studied in the Junior Division will prepare students for Middle School and higher-level mathematics.  While in the Junior Division, students will work along a continuum from exposure to mastery of the following topics and corresponding skills.  

Content

1.  Numbers and Operations
2.  Algebra
3.  Geometry
4.  Measurement
5.  Data Analysis and Probability
6.  Integrated Skills