Math

====At St. Agnes we use Saxon Math. In this program, all new concepts are introduced in a hands-on approach. From the hands-on, students move to pictures, symbols, and numerical representations. The concepts are reviewed and practiced throughout first grade, and the program continues into the second, third, and fourth grades.====

====Each day a "student of the day" leads our calendar activities, which allows practice for math concepts we have covered and introduces the idea behind new ones that will be introduced. A math lesson later in the day teaches a new concept and a math worksheet reviews math from throughout the year. Math addition and subtraction facts are introduced with "tricks" to help the students memorize them. Facts are reviewed daily, as they are essential to know.====