Math curriculum at NPS

[Anonymous]

Could any current parents discuss the math curriculum at NPS? We were hoping to avoid Everyday Math. It looks like the school draws from a variety of sources. I am a bit surprised that Singapore, which requires deep conceptual mastery, would be paired a spiraling method like Everyday. Perhaps they are in transition? Overall NPS seems like a wonderful school, so I am sure that the curriculum was thoughtfully designed. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm sorry that no one has answered your queston! I have/ had kids at NPS and you are right, it is a wonderful school. They do use Everyday Math, which worked well for my DCs. I'm sorry I don't know more but suggest that you contact the admissions office with your questions. They are very helpful with this sort of information and are a better source than parents.

[Anonymous]

I have child in PK at NPS so we're not into hard-core math yet. I do know that NPS has a committee dedicated to researching the latest math approaches and determining how to incorporate the various "best practices" into the curriculum. They put a lot of thought and research into developing the current math program- all of the curriculum is very thoughtfully designed. I believe they use some aspects of Everyday Math but that isn't EDM is no longer the core of the math curriculum. For a more educated answer than I can offer, I suggest that you speak with Katy or Robin in Admissions. They will be happy to answer your question and/or put you in touch with one of the math specialists.

[Anonymous]

Do they have any math enrichment activities?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they have any math enrichment activities?

I'm not sure what you mean by this but my first answer is yes, there are math challenges and activities outside of the in-class work.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the friendly replies! I will speak to admissions and the math specialist as suggested. It is good to know that the school makes a concerted effort to study and implement best practices and that you are pleased with regards to your children's math education. NPS seems like a lovely school. -OP