Mathnasium and the Common Core Standards

Common Core Math Standards are definitely the buzz the past few years and I am often asked if the Mathnasium Method supports those standards. The answer is absolutely! Strengthening a student's algebra readiness is what it is all about for our younger friends.  Developing deeper problem solving skills and a firm understanding of the concepts is how we work with high school math students.

All of the Common Core math standards are included throughout our curriculum, but we have the luxury of of working outside of a grade level based on student performance. If a child is struggling, we pull lessons from lower grade levels. If they need enrichment, we pull lessons from higher grade levels. The main objective is to make math make sense, and by working with our students on their individualized learning plan they have the greatest opportunity for success!

To learn more, please refer to Mathnasium's Guide to the Common Core attached to the right.  For Common Core details by grade level, you will want to visit CommonCore.org.  Here, they list the grade level expectations and you can see the progression from concept to concept as it pertains to operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide), algebraic thinking (often called algebra readiness), fractions, measurement, data, and geometry.  Problem solving is addressed throughout these standards so students must have the ability to work with numbers flexibly (number fact knowledge as well as number sense) as the math progresses along grade levels.