Math
Small, student-centered math classes, rich in creativity and innovation ready our students for future success in math. Our emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration also prepares them for an increasingly complex twenty-first century world.
The math curriculum is focused, rigorous and relevant. Content is linked both across grade levels and content fields. Our challenging program and high expectations for excellence are partnered with strong support for each student. Smaller math classes allow teachers to create an environment in which they can be responsive to individual student needs and provide either the necessary support or challenge, essential to cultivate confidence and success.
Students are expected to be active participants and take responsibility for their own learning. We are aware that children acquire mathematical reasoning at differing times in their cognitive and chronological development and value the unique and varied ways in which students learn. For this reason, math groups are fluid throughout the year to assure students are in an appropriate and supportive environment that best enables them to develop as independent thinkers.
Projects, rich discussion, and collaboration create an engaging culture of problem-solving which includes such skills as critical thinking, abstract reasoning, debate, perseverance, and even conjecture. This environment is geared to inspire an appreciation and curiosity for the beauty and relevance of mathematics in their world.
Math Curriculum
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Sixth Grade Math
Sixth graders are divided into two mathematics groups: Standard and Accelerated. Students in the Standard classes, review or are introduced to the following concepts: number theory, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, equations and graphing, metric system, ratios, proportions, percent, and the basic geometrical measurements of angles, perimeter, area, and volume. Students in the Accelerated math class cover the same topics at a more accelerated pace and with a broader and more in-depth discussion of each concept. Abstract reasoning skills and problem solving techniques through a variety of activities will be introduced and developed in each of the classes. -
Seventh Grade Math
Seventh graders are divided into three smaller learning communities: Seventh Fundamentals, Standard, and Accelerated. The students in Fundamentals will be presented with a comprehensive program providing a strong foundation in Pre-Algebra needed for the successful study of eighth grade Algebra. This will include practice and review to reinforce and increase the student’s proficiency in the following areas: number theory, expressions, equations, inequalities, all operations on integers and rational numbers, proportions, percents, geometric properties, and systems of measures. An introduction will be given to statistics, probability, and functions. Students in the Standard and Accelerated classes cover the same topics at a more accelerated pace and with a broader and more in-depth discussion of each concept. Problem-solving and its application will continue to be developed and strengthened in each of the classes. -
Eighth Grade Math
The eighth grade students are divided into two smaller learning communities. The students in each section will be presented essential Algebraic skills and concepts necessary to progress successfully into a high school math program. Practice and review of problem-solving skills and strategies will reinforce and increase the students’ math proficiency and confidence in their abilities. In each course, the students will simplify all manners of algebraic expressions and solve and graph linear equations, inequalities, absolute value, and systems of equations. They will cover square roots and operations with radicals, as well as simplification and factoring of polynomials and fractional equations. Students in the Accelerated class cover the same topics at a more accelerated pace and with a broader and more in-depth discussion of each concept. Problem-solving and its application will continue to be developed and strengthened in each of the classes.
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School, in Carmel, CA, is the only independent, private school on the Monterey Peninsula that focuses solely on educating students in Preschool through Grade 8, and has been doing so, with a reputation for excellence, since 1961.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
All Saints Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.