K-2 Connections Sampler

2 W H A T I S C O N N E C T I O N S ? Moving with Math ® Connections provides a standards- based curriculum designed to prepare young learners for lifelong success in math. To accomplish this goal, Moving with Math ® Connections emphasizes the hands-on discovery and understanding of essential math concepts , and the acquisition of math literacy needed by young learners to succeed in their math education. Children’s stories included in the curriculum engage students in real- life problems and applications. MovingwithMath ® Connections is a research-based, developmentally appropriate, scaffoldedmathematics curriculum for Pre-K throughGrade 2 P RE -K INDERGARTEN K INDERGARTEN G RADE 1 G RADE 2 Addressing the needs of diverse early childhood learners According to longitudinal research on 2,700 children over a decade, increasing general knowledge before age six is the single highest factor correlated to future success . Starting early is critical. MovingwithMath ® Connections uses proven research-based strategies, vocabulary development, basic skills practice, and problem solving to deliver successful early learning outcomes inmath. Studentswith a solid grasp of number, counting, and basic arithmetic in first grade show accelerated growth over the next five years. “Providing young childrenwith high-quality earlymathematics instruction can serve as a sound foundation for later learning inmathematics….” (Cross, Woods, &Schweingruber 2009)