Designed by our own faculty, "Math at Maclay" works to facilitate a love for math while deepening each student's understanding of math concepts.
As a participant in Math at Maclay, students will be challenged to deepen their mathematical mindset through hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and collaboration. Math at Maclay meets students where they are in their individual math knowledge and supports them as they expand their number sense, increase reasoning and persistence, and explore big ideas in math while having fun.
Spring 2024 Session for 3rd-8th Grade
Welcome to a great year of learning at Maclay! Beginning on September 5th, the Center for Academic Excellence will be hosting “Math at Maclay” for students in 3rd through 8th grades on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15.
“Math at Maclay” students work in small groups with others at their grade/math level to review concepts from the classroom, receive homework support, and prepare for upcoming assessments. All students will be presented with hands-on learning opportunities that deepen their classroom learning, present skills and concepts in a new way, and encourage collaboration and problem-solving skills. This program is intended for students who either enjoy math and wish to engage in it further after school with peers or students who would benefit from consistent math support by our team of CAE Learning Specialists and math teachers. Ultimately, the “Math at Maclay” program supports developing the perseverance and reasoning needed to succeed in math by building confidence.
Because we know that all students' needs and schedules are different, we’ve designed several options for registration. Families interested in preparing in advance can elect to sign their student(s) up for either once or twice a week (T/TH). For families looking for more flexibility, there is also an option for drop into sessions.
Both plans will be billed at the end of the month through FACTS. Families with students in grades 3rd-5th looking for the ease of one-time payment can sign up at maclay.org/levelup. The spring semester runs from January 9th-May 16th.
When: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:15-4:15
Where: The Center for Academic Excellence (students in grades 3-5 will be picked up in the Lower School) and returned to Kids Club when they’ve finished. Cost: $50 per session
Spring 2024 Sessions for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade
“Math at Maclay” for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades is intended to help foster a love for math. Students will be presented with hands-on learning opportunities that deepen their classroom learning and encourage collaboration and problem-solving skills. This program is intended for students who either enjoy math and wish to engage in it further after school with peers or students who would benefit from more skill practice with our team of CAE Learning Specialists. Ultimately, the “Math at Maclay” program supports developing the perseverance and reasoning needed to succeed in math by building confidence.
When: 1st-2nd Jan 11-Feb 8th on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15
Kindergarten Mar 21st-Apr 18th on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15
Where: The Center for Academic Excellence (students will be picked up in the Lower School) and returned to Kids Club when they’ve finished
What can I expect from "Math at Maclay?"
- Math at Maclay enriches our school math standards through a collaborative, hands-on learning program intended to deepen number sense and reinforce concepts.
- Students should bring their homework and any math study materials. Our instructors will begin sessions by supplementing classroom instruction and helping students complete their work.
- Our instructors follow the classroom Eureka2 curriculum and provide additional hands-on problems and activities to either reteach or extend the content.
- Math at Maclay programming allows for personalized math help by utilizing small student-to-instructor ratios of 4:1. Students work in small groups at their grade level.
- Each group has a lead and assistant instructor who are part of the Maclay faculty. They are assisted by Upper School math honor society student volunteers.
Lower School Math at Maclay
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students experience hands-on exploration of new math concepts. These 5-week sessions allow students to strengthen their skills, apply classroom concepts in new ways, and deepening their love of math.
3rd - 5th grade students are deepening their understanding of math concepts and building on the foundation they've established. 3rd - 5th grade students meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15.
Middle School Math at Maclay
Middle school students will focus on the perseverance and reasoning needed to succeed in math. Activities are designed to encourage problem solving skills and higher-level thinking. Students will also work with the support of instructors on current math homework for a portion of the Math at Maclay session. Middle school students meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15.