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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP who is an MV parent--can you comment on what you think of the match/science curriculum at MV, especially in higher grades? Do you think that the focus on language means that math/science instruction is not as strong? [/quote]

PP here:  The science curriculum is integrated into some of the expeditions and the types of books the kids read for class with or without the teacher and writing assignments.  So far, I am happy with the basic approach as it is similar to what I learned in a traditional program in elementary school.  I think the school naturally moves toward science because of the green/environmental focus.  Hard to discuss these topics without discussing science and social studies.  I do hope for 4th and 5th grades MV focuses exclusively on science topics during the school day in preparation for middle school.  Regarding math, again I am happy with the curriculum approach.  I also have my child do standardized math workbooks and online assessments to make sure MV's math curriculum is meeting grade expectations and the common core.  So far, my child has demonstrated an ability to do math beyond grade level (which has been reported by MV teachers) and through assessments my husband and I have given at home.  My child likes math and seems to naturally get it, so I provide this advice with caution.  I can say that my child's teachers have provided more advanced work in the classroom and raised expectations for my child, which I am happy with as my child was getting bored and finishing the math work too quickly/easily.  I do wish the teachers would consider giving different levels of math homework like they do for reading and writing. There are quite a few parents at MV that don't want their kids doing a lot of homework, but I wish they would do more.  This is not a big complaint that I would leave the school as I can supplement at home, which we do at times. [/quote]

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