K-5 Math Tutor  

 Is the math curriculum taught in schools changing?  The content is remains the same but the way children are taught is constantly changing.

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Most school boards and department of education include four main strands of mathematics education.  The four strands are: 

NUMBER

• Develop number sense.

 

PATTERNS AND RELATIONS

Patterns

• Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems.

 

 Variables and Equations

 

SHAPE AND SPACE

Measurement

• Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.

 

 3-D Objects and 2-D Shapes

• Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them.

 

Transformations

• Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes.

 

STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Data Analysis

• Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.

 

Chance and Uncertainty

• Use experimental or theoretical probabilities to represent and solve problems involving uncertainty.

 

Check out the topics listed in this section to find resources for K through Grade 5 Math concepts.