Foundations for Confident Learners (Ages 7 – 9)
Course Overview
Detailed Curricululm
Weeks 1–3
- Place Value & Numbers to 1,000 – Read, write, compare numbers; expanded form.
- Rounding & Estimation – To nearest 10 & 100.
- Add/Subtract within 1,000 – With regrouping.
Weeks 4–6
- Basic Multiplication (Intro) – Groups of objects, arrays.
- Basic Division (Intro) – Sharing/grouping objects.
- Odd/Even Numbers – Identify & explain why.
Weeks 7–9
- Addition & Subtraction Strategies – Mental math, number lines.
- Word Problems (Add/Subtract) – Multi-step.
- Fluency Practice – Within 20, then 100.
Weeks 10–12
- Intro to Multiplication Facts – 2, 5, 10.
- Skip Counting – By 2s, 5s, 10s, then extend.
- Simple Word Problems with Groups.
Weeks 13–15
- Adding 3 Numbers – Using properties of addition.
- Place Value to 1,000 (Deep Dive).
- Subtract Across Zero – Borrowing with 0s.
Weeks 16–18
- 2-Step Word Problems – Mix addition & subtraction.
- Review Multiplication/Division Intro.
- Mid-Year Exam – Place value, operations, fluency.
Weeks 19-21
- Money – Recognize coins/bills; add & subtract with money.
- Time – Tell time to nearest 5 minutes; elapsed time.
Weeks 22–24
- Geometry Basics – Identify 2D & 3D shapes, attributes.
- Partition Shapes – Halves, thirds, fourths.
Weeks 25–27
- Data & Graphs – Picture graphs, bar graphs, simple line plots.
- Interpret Graphs – Answer “how many more/less.”
Weeks 28–30
- Measurement (Length) – Inches, feet, centimeters.
- Compare Lengths – Shorter, longer, difference in length.
Weeks 31–33
- Measurement (Weight & Capacity) – Pounds, kilograms, liters.
- Choose Correct Tool – Ruler, scale, measuring cup.
Weeks 34–36
- Fractions (Intro) – Partition shapes into equal shares.
- Identify Fractions – ½, ⅓, ¼.
- End-of-Year Exam – Review all concepts; enrichment with 3rd grade prep.
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