Elementary Mathematics

The elementary mathematics program in the Bellevue School District is designed to be the mathematical foundation of our district’s mission to provide a top-of-the-line college preparatory program to all students.  During the 2007-08 school year, all elementary schools participated in the pilot of elementary mathematics programs in an effort to find a comprehensive program that aligns to both the Bellevue Math Standards and the revised K-8 Washington Mathematics Standards.  As a result of the elementary mathematics pilot, we have chosen Math Expressions as our new K-5 mathematics program.

Math Expressions is a program that supports students in developing the concepts, procedures, and problem solving skills for their grade level as well as mathematical reasoning and a positive disposition towards mathematics.  As a second generation National Science Foundation (NSF) program, Math Expressions combines the conceptual understandings of reform based programs with the skills focus of a more traditional math programs.  The Math Expressions program implements findings from the following mathematics reports:  Curriculum Focal Points (NCTM 2007), Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000), Adding It Up (National Research Council, 2001), and How Students Learn Mathematics in the Classroom (National Research Council, 2005). 

For additional information regarding Math Expressions research base and philosophy,

please click here.

To access the 2007-08 elementary mathematics pilot final report and additional pilot information, please click here.