Mathematics is a discipline that has lifelong implications and application. A comprehensive mathematics education is essential to achieve our goal of cultivating and nurturing critical thinkers who are ethical and inspired to make the world a better place.
We believe that students become mathematically proficient when they develop both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
We believe all students should be engaged in rigorous mathematics instruction.
We believe that students should have agency in their mathematical learning
We believe that students should leave City Schools of Decatur with mathematical instruction that has prepared them for future coursework and/or careers
We believe that quality mathematics instruction is engaging, promotes productive struggle, includes opportunities for meaningful connections, is interactive, promotes a growth mindset, includes purposeful differentiation and that students should have the opportunity to experience the joy of mathematics.