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KapKa Cooperative School
510 N 49th St,
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 522-0350


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Math

Using the National, State and Local Math Standards we combine various math approaches to create a comprehensive, engaging and rigorous math program that not only makes sense, it promotes a love of mathematical thinking.

Children in Grades K to 2 will learn to:
Become efficient thinkers and problem solvers Explore multiple strategies to arrive at mathematical solutions, investigate the recording and use of data, and develop computational fluency Apply their math skills and integrate mathematical thinking throughout the various academic subjects taught at the school
By using these techniques:

Contextual Mathematics

Using an integrated approach that provides real life opportunities to use math skills the students develop a logical understanding of mathematical concepts

Practical Application

Using math strategies to accomplish meaningful meaningful activities from measuring wood while building chicken coops, to calculating fractions while cooking, and raising money for various service projects

Mathematical Concepts

Using a wide variety of math manipulatives our children build, draw, write and explain their understanding of mathematical concepts such as geometry, algebra, measurement, probability, number sense, computational analysis and problem solving concepts

 

Children in Grades 3 to 5 will learn to:
Develop a deep understanding of numerical relationships by solving relevant problems that come up as an authentic part of our studies in other disciplines Continue to expand their knowledge and understanding of geometry, measurement, number sense, computations, basic operations, patterns and functions, statistics, probability, and the foundational concepts of algebra Strengthen their ability to use logic and rational, abstract thinking skills to solve mathematical problems
By using these techniques:

How Numbers Work

Thoughtful challenges and practice, multiple strategies to gain a deep understanding of how numbers work. Our mathematics program is a joyful exploration of analytical and abstract reasoning

Math Concepts

Children demonstrate their understanding of math concepts in four main ways:

  1. Manipulatives to model their knowledge
  2. Pictorial representations of their thinking
  3. Write about the process they use to find an answer
  4. Give clear oral explanations of the strategies they use to solve math problem

Critical Thinking Skills

From fractions to graphing, arithmetic to problem solving, data collection, pattern exploration and measurement, we use strategies designed to spark children’s critical thinking skills. Children are given multiple opportunities to employ various mathematical strategies while solving real problems that emerge during our multi-aged studies