EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS

Owen J. Roberts School District

BACKGROUND

Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project

Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power

Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

IN EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS, YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE…

A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations

Key mathematical ideas repeated over time in slightly different ways

Learning through age-appropriate, playful activities

A broad range of mathematical topics that are aligned to state standards

OPPORTUNITIES TO DO MATH AT HOME

Family Involvement is vital!

Parents’ Guide to Everyday Mathematics

Family Letters

Home Links/Study Links

Student Reference Book and My Reference Book

Everyday Math online resources

 Final words of Mathematical Wisdom:“The

essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple

.”&

Trust the Spiral