Seneca Academy

Preserving the Wonder of Childhood

  • About
    • Letter from Head of School
    • Mission, Vision, and Philosophy
    • Strategic Plan
    • History
    • Virtual Tour
    • Calendar
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Employment
  • Admissions
    • Preschool Admissions
    • Preschool Tuition & Fees
    • Elementary Admissions (K-6)
    • Elementary Tuition & Fees
    • Register for a Virtual Open House
  • Preschool
    • International Baccalaureate Program
    • Curriculum
    • Before and After School
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Parent’s Day Out for 2-Year-Olds
  • Elementary (K-6)
    • International Baccalaureate Program
    • Curriculum
    • Sixth Grade
    • Before and After School
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Summer Camp at Seneca Academy
  • Parent Resources
    • Back to School 2022-2023
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Resources for Talking to Children About Race
    • Seneca Parent Portal
    • Summer Fun
  • Giving
    • Donate to the Annual Fund
    • Corporate Matching Inquiry
  • Contact Us

Mathematics

Teacher assisting elementary student in determining pi with yarn
Seneca Academy’s mathematics goals and standards are based on the University of Chicago’s Everyday Math program. Through Seneca Academy’s mathematics curriculum, we expect students to develop a thorough understanding of concepts from numeral recognition to computation (solving equations). Emphasis is placed on students’ application of mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems utilizing hands-on activities and project-based learning. Students demonstrate their understanding of complex mathematical concepts as they communicate their processes in problem-solving through a variety of methods.

Specific areas of study include:

  • Number sense including counting, understanding the use of numbers, whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, place value, scientific notation, and relations.
  • Operations including number facts, arithmetic, reversibility, relationships, properties, estimation, number theory, algorithms, and using scientific calculators.
  • Patterns, functions and sequences including rules, relationships, patterns, relations, and formula models using variables.
  • Measures, measurement and reference frames including weight, temperature, time, calendars, timelines, linear measurement, angles, units of measurement, money, area, capacity, volume, density, and calories.
  • Geometry and spatial sense including two and three-dimensional shapes and their relationships, notations, congruence, metric properties of plane figures, transformations of geometric figures.
  • Data and chance including collecting, organizing and displaying data, tables, charts, and graphs, data comparison, and probability.
  • Algebra and uses of variables including equivalent names, number models, parentheses, operations, order of operations, write and solve equations, and function models.

Curriculum Overview

Seneca Academy provides an engaging, challenging, inquiry-based education in a nurturing and diverse environment as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School.

15601 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 869-3728 • Fax (301) 869-3348

International Baccalaureate Organization logo
Accredited by and a proud member of the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools
Photography by Christopher Knowles | Site Design by Bethany Ruth | Content © 2022 Seneca Academy
Thank you!

You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

 

Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

 

Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!