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| First Level Mathematics (Kindermath). A comprehensive program in math fundamentals using concrete objects and actual physical operations for initial math instruction. |
Audience Approved by JDRP and PEP for children in their first year of mathematics instruction, kindergarten or first grade.
Description The First Level Mathematics (Kindermath) program is diagnostic/prescriptive in nature, providing a sequential curriculum for individual developmental growth. The ninety lesson curriculum consists of the following nine components: same and different; patterns; sets zero to five; shapes; sets six to ten; numerals six to ten; signs; and addition/subtraction. Key elements of the program are developmental hierarchies, mixed instructional modes, and extended curriculum range. The program addresses Goal 4 of the National Goals for Education by providing special math emphasis in the earliest grades and increasing the number of teachers with a substantive background in mathematics.
The program has been designed to be used by both regular and special education teachers. Because it is available in Spanish, it is also appropriate for use in bilingual and ESL programs.
Evidence of Effectiveness As a result of participation in the program, children in their first year of mathematics instruction demonstrated statistically significant growth in knowledge of mathematics relative to national norms on three standardized tests of mathematics achievement.
Requirements Program may be implemented in an individual classroom, a single school, or a district. Teachers wishing to implement the program and management system should attend a training workshop, which is most often held at district or regional sites. Administrators and paraprofessionals are also encouraged to attend training sessions. A training tape, complete with training manual, is available.
One Kindermath kit is required per classroom. Materials are nonconsumable.
Costs Training costs consist of travel expenses for the trainer plus $75 per classroom for the one-time-only purchase of the classroom kit.
Services Awareness materials are available at no cost. Visitors are welcome by appointment at the program site and additional demonstration sites. Program staff are available to attend out-of-state awareness meetings. Training is available at the program site or adopter site. Implementation and follow-up services are available to adopters.
Developmental Funding: PRIMAK Educational Foundation.
JDRP No. 84-1 (1/24/84)
Recertified (2/13/90)
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[Maneuvers With Mathematics Project (MWM)]