Math

At Alexander Ferguson School, Mathematics is a rich, rigorous, relevant and recursive curriculum where students engage in exploration designed to promote a concept of number and number sense.

Math is more than memorizing formulas and performing calculations. Math involves:

• Highly practical and hands-on skills 
• Engaging, relevant work solved in collaboration with peers 
• Activities that will stretch the understanding of the abstract and theoretical 
• Using technology to develop, demonstrate and communicate mathematical thinking

Here you will find information about how to support your child's understanding and engagement in mathematical thinking. 

• Why is Math Different Now? (video)
• Counting Principles – Counting and Cardinality
• The Learning Exchange: Jo Boaler: Mindsets
  Jo Boaler is conducting research on mathematics, mistakes, and growth mindset with Stanford University professors Carol Dweck and Greg Walton. In this series of video clips Jo Boaler discusses the impact of Growth Mindsets on learning.
• What is Number Sense? - YouCubed
  A 3-minute illustration of the concept of number sense by Professor Jo Boaler, in English and Spanish versions.
• Online game practice: 2Learn has a variety of games to practice facts – http://www.2learn.ca/kids/listMathNumOp.aspx?Type=3
  
• Worksheets: if you would like to print off sheets to use at home, these websites have good options:
• Math-Aids - Multiplication Worksheets (scroll down for customizable sheets) Additional practice can be found on the left hand side of the webpage.
• Math Fact Cafe - Basic Fact Worksheets Another site to customize worksheets (i.e. if you just wants x6 sheets) 
• Multiplication Facts Worksheets
• SolveMe Mobiles
• Math-Aids.Com - Dynamically Created Math Worksheets
• Overcoming Math Anxiety: 12 Evidence-Based Tips that Work