Mathematics

Mathematics is more meaningful when it draws on real life situations, giving children the opportunity to become actively involved in learning. The K-4 Everyday Mathematics curriculum includes the following strands: algebra and the use of variables, data and chance, geometry and spatial sense, measures and measurement, numeration and order, patterns and functions, operations and reference frames. The curriculum spirals through the years, providing multiple exposures to topics and frequent opportunities to review and practice skills.

Rather than practicing rote memorization in math, Gateway students develop strong conceptual math skills by learning to solve problems in multiple.

In 5th grade, students transition to the Glencoe curriculum in preparation for the Middle School math program.

Science

Gateway’s science program fosters children’s natural curiosity about the world around them, utilizing the rich natural environments surrounding the school – the ocean, the garden, and Lighthouse Field – as the laboratory to learn principles of earth, life, and physical sciences. The K-5 program weaves together the MARE (Marine Activities, Resources & Education) program with our award-winning Life Lab program. Through an integrated, inquiry-based approach, students learn to use scientific method, open inquiry, and analytical thinking skills as they become familiar with the language and philosophy of science.