The staff members of Conway School are proud of the Ladue School District's mathematics program. The district's goals include: building understanding of mathematical concepts using situations applicable to the students' lives; developing computational fluency; encouraging a variety of problem-solving techniques; communicating mathematical ideas; and fostering a genuine enjoyment of mathematics. Rich opportunities, utilizing a variety of materials, are provided for students to learn mathematical concepts and procedures.

In K-5, explorations in Investigations in Number, Data, and Space provide students with experiences to help them understand the fundamental ideas underlying numeric, arithmetic, data, measurement, geometric, and algebraic thinking. Significant mathematics learning takes place as students:
~ spend time exploring problems in depth.
~ often find more than one solution to problems and develop their own strategies and approaches based on their knowledge and understanding of mathematical relationships.
~ choose from a variety of concrete materials and appropriate technology as a part of their everyday mathematical work.
~ express their mathematical thinking through drawing, writing, and talking.
~ work in a variety of groupings - as a whole class, individual, in pairs, and in small groups.
~ move around the classroom as they explore the mathematics in their environment and talk with their peers.

Elementary Math Overview 2009-10
Elementary K-5 Math Materials 2009
Investigations Parent Pages

Students move through a developmental continuum starting with concrete models to build conceptual understanding, making connections to draw pictorial representations, and writing symbolic equations. Mathematical concepts, computation skills, and problem solving are also reinforced through activities from Scott-Foresman-Addison Wesley and other teacher selected materials. In first grade, Evan Moor Daily Practice sheets provide additional opportunities for students to review, maintain, and extend mathematical skills.

The elementary math program is balanced because it provides the wide range of learning experiences children require for maximum growth in concepts, facts, skills, and problem solving. Students confidently engage in cognitively demanding mathematical tasks, which allow for a variety of different approaches, thereby helping them to become flexible and resourceful problem solvers with efficient and accurate strategies. Students are actively engaged and realize the value of mathematics in their world.