Mathematics
DVUSD has adopted a research-based math curriculum: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH. The enVisionMATH program is based on scientific research on how children learn mathematics, as well as on classroom-based evidence that validates proven reliability.
The enVisionMATH program consists of 20 topics that align with our district’s benchmark assessments and the Common Core State Standards for Grade 2 Mathematics. The topics included are:
Program highlights include:
- Lessons include a work mat and recording space to support daily learning, a hands-on Interactive Learning activity, and a visual Learning Bridge that teaches math concepts step-by-step with illustrations.
- Lessons connect interactive learning with guided and independent skill, as well as problem solving practice.
- Lessons are flexible and designed to allow teachers to differentiate, based on the needs of the students in the classroom.
Assessment of your child’s progress is ongoing, as follows:
- Students will be given a placement and diagnostic test at the beginning of the year.
- At the start of the topic, the teacher will check for prior student knowledge.
- During a lesson, the teacher will check for understanding.
- At the end of a lesson, the teacher will do a “quick check” to gauge student understanding.
- At the end of a topic, the student will complete a topic test.
- Every four topics, the student will complete a cumulative test and a benchmark test.
- Students will complete a DVUSD benchmark math assessment each quarter.
- At the end of the year, the student will complete a cumulative test.
The enVisionMATH program consists of 20 topics that align with our district’s benchmark assessments and the Common Core State Standards for Grade 2 Mathematics. The topics included are:
- Understanding addition and subtraction
- Addition Strategies
- Subtraction Strategies
- Place Value: Numbers to 100
- Counting Money
- Mental Addition
- Mental Subtraction
- Adding Two-Digit Numbers
- Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers
- Using Addition and Subtraction
- Geometry
- Fractions
- Measurement: Length and Area
- Measurement: Capacity and Weight
- Time and Temperature
- Graphs and Probability
- Numbers and Patterns to 1,000
- Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication Concepts
- Division Concepts and Facts
Program highlights include:
- Lessons include a work mat and recording space to support daily learning, a hands-on Interactive Learning activity, and a visual Learning Bridge that teaches math concepts step-by-step with illustrations.
- Lessons connect interactive learning with guided and independent skill, as well as problem solving practice.
- Lessons are flexible and designed to allow teachers to differentiate, based on the needs of the students in the classroom.
Assessment of your child’s progress is ongoing, as follows:
- Students will be given a placement and diagnostic test at the beginning of the year.
- At the start of the topic, the teacher will check for prior student knowledge.
- During a lesson, the teacher will check for understanding.
- At the end of a lesson, the teacher will do a “quick check” to gauge student understanding.
- At the end of a topic, the student will complete a topic test.
- Every four topics, the student will complete a cumulative test and a benchmark test.
- Students will complete a DVUSD benchmark math assessment each quarter.
- At the end of the year, the student will complete a cumulative test.