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Welcome to Second Grade Everyday Mathematics (EDM). It is a part of an elementary school mathematics curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. Several features of the program are described below to help familiarize you with the structure and expectations of Everyday Mathematics. |
| A problem solving approach based on everyday situations. By making connections between their own knowledge and their experiences both in school and outside of school, children learn basic math skills in meaningful contexts so that the math becomes "real." | |
| Frequent practice of basic skills. Instead of practice presented in a single, tedious drill format, children practice basic skills in a variety of engaging ways. | |
| An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly. To enhance the development of basic skills and concepts, children regularly revisit previously learned concepts and repeatedly practice skills encountered earlier. | |
| A curriculum that explores mathematical content beyond basic arithmetic. Mathematical statistics around the world indicate that basic arithmetic skills are only the beginning of mathematical knowledge children will need as they develop critical thinking skills. In addition to basic arithmetic, Everyday Mathematics develops concepts and skills in the following topics - numeration; operations and computation; data and chance; geometry; measurement and reference frames; and patterns, functions, and algebra. | |