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Elementary Math Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Elementary Math Kindergarten - 6th Grade

GPS Math Vision: In Gilbert Public Schools, we collaboratively work to create confident, independent problem solvers capable of applying mathematical concepts and reasoning to the world around them. We create active classrooms where students do the thinking, participate in mathematics conversations, challenge misconceptions and persevere to deepen understanding.

Within the Gilbert Public Schools, we are committed to providing a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and skills for students in grades K-6. Our highly qualified teachers develop active thinking classrooms where students engage in hands-on learning activities, collaborate through discussions about strategies for solving math problems, and make connections to math in everyday life. We offer math programs that are tailored to conventional, accelerated, and traditional campuses.

In Kindergarten Math: 

Students will add and subtract to 10 using strategies with manipulatives and models and develop an understanding of numbers through 20.

  • For example, students will learn to make ten using ten frames. Students will use number talks to explain “how many” are seen in an image; in various ways.

In Grade 1 Math:

Students will add and subtract to 20 using manipulatives and models and develop an understanding of numbers through 100.

  • For example, students will use base ten blocks, hundred charts, and number lines to add and subtract and develop number understanding to 100.

In Grade 2 Math:

Students will add and subtract through 100 using manipulatives and develop an understanding of numbers through 1000.

  • For example, students will use base ten blocks, hundred charts, number lines, and composing/decomposing numbers to add and subtract and develop number understanding to 1000.

In Grade 3 Math:

Students will add and subtract through 1000 and multiply and divide within 100 using manipulatives and models, and begin developing an understanding of what fractions are.

  • For example, students will use base ten blocks, number lines, partial products and partial differences to add and subtract. Also students will use arrays and area models to begin to multiply and divide. For fractions, students will learn with fraction tools how whole numbers are made.

In Grade 4 Math:

Students will add and subtract fluently, multiply and divide multi-digit numbers using manipulatives and models, and develop an understanding of adding and subtracting fractions.

  • For example, students will add and subtract using partial sums and partial differences and the standard processes. For multiplication, students will multiply with equal groups, area models, and partial products. For division, students will use strategies like partial answers and place value understanding.

In Grade 5 Math:

Students will add, subtract, and multiply whole numbers, use decimals to the hundredths place, and develop an understanding of how to multiply and divide fractions.

  • For example, students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide with whole numbers and decimals in various ways. Fraction understanding will be built using models and tools to represent fraction understanding.

In Grade 6 Math:

Students will divide whole numbers and fractions, begin to use negative numbers, solve ratio and rate problems using multiplicative thinking, and develop an understanding of expressions, equations, and inequalities.

  • For example, students will multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions using partial answers and processes. Students begin solving ratio and rate problems using what they know from multiplication and division.