CURRICULUM
  N A V I G A T I O N

1st GRADE CURRICULUM

MATHEMATICS
ACSI / Abeka Books / Plato Learning, Inc.

This mathematics series focuses on one visual aspect of God's creation, Life in the Seas, to connect the world the students observe to the study and acquisition of mathematical knowledge. The program encourages students to think mathematically and develop strong number sense to become skilled in math processes. Students utilize manipulatives, computer software, connections to other content areas, and math activities to learn and develop their mathematical skills. The Mathematics curriculum mirrors the requirements as set forth by the State of California Standard. NPLA accepts these standards as minimum competencies and hold higher expectations for all NPLA students.

Fraction Concepts and Operations
-   Exploring equal parts Identifying one-half
-   Identifying one-third Identifying one-fourth

Number Sense, Estimation, and Mental Math
-   Meaning of whole numbers Mental math strategies
-   Number patterns Symmetry
-   Basic fact strategies Estimation
-   Finding missing numbers Rounding

Mathematical Processes
-   Analyze number sentences Reasoning
-   Decision making strategies Comparing and contrasting
-   Problem solving strategies Extending and using patterns

Geometry
-   Exploring solids and shapes Examining space figures (i.e. Cube)
-   Comparing sizes and shapes Examining plan figures (i.e. Circle)
-   Measurement, Time, Money
-   Non-standard units of measurement US Customary units
-   Metric units Length

Capacity Weight
-   Temperature Calendar
-   Nearest hour/half hour/quarter hour Analog and digital clocks
-   Duration of time Counting coins
-   Fair exchange of money

Data Statistics, and Probability
-   Reading and making pictographs Collecting and organizing data
-   Reading and making bar graphs Predicting outcomes
-   Reading and making tally charts

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