The main focus of the first grade math curriculum is the Harcortt Math  workbook and manipulatives.  The children will cover addition, subtraction, place value, money, time, and many other key concepts using this series and excellent manipulatives.   The workbook encourages the use of many different ways of solving math problems including algebraic methods, story problems and mental math.  

The second focus in first grade in math is mastering the addition and subtraction facts to 12. Memorizing these facts will insure your child's  math success in future grades.  At the beginning of first grade the children are issued addition and subtraction flash cards.   The flash cards are used at both school and home for drilling and practice.  The children practice their +/- facts orally and with written worksheets and timed tests to help them memorize their facts.  Practice starts with the "+0" and "+1" facts and progresses level by level until your child reaches the "-12" facts in subtraction (24-12 being the highest memorized fact).

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