Fourth Grade Math   

Brumby’s 4th grade math program uses math compacting. Math compacting is a method to help individualize math instruction for each student. Math compacting operates on the idea that while a student may be weak in one area, that same student may be strong in another.

Here’s how it works: 

(1)         In the homeroom class, students take the same math pre-test called the IMI. This is an individualized math inventory on a specific topic. The tests are graded to get the number wrong, but do not count as a grade.

(2)         The tests from all 4^th grade classes are put in numerical order.

(3)         Then the students are placed into groups based on the number incorrect and the needs of the students. Students who had greater difficulty are in smaller classes. These classes also have an EIP teacher assisting for extra instruction.

(4)         At the end of the unit, the students take the same IMI with the math class as a post-test. This time the test is graded and used as a grade for the class. More importantly, the teacher measures the growth the student made from the pre-test to the post-test.

(5)         Then the process starts all over again with the next skill. Teachers change groups each new unit. It is possible for your child to have each 4^th grade teacher or see the same one a couple of times.

Brumby’s data supports the success of math compacting and shows the difference it made in last year’s standardized test scores. If you have any questions, contact your child’s teacher.