Our Curriculum - Tom Williams Elementary School

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Our Academics

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K-5 enVision® Mathematics Common Core is the only math program that combines problem-based learning and visual learning to deepen students’ conceptual understanding. enVision Common Core math packs a unique one-two punch. Lessons start with Problem-Based Learning (PBL), where students must think critically about a real-world math problem, evaluate options, collaborate, and present solutions. This is followed by Visual Learning to solidify the underlying math concepts. It’s the best way to help kids better understand math ideas.

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The HMH Into Reading curriculum is based on research in the essential elements of literacy with scaffolds for multilingual learners Using the Science of Reading, HMH Into Reading addresses the whole child academically, physically, and socially so that all students have the opportunity to truly read and write with understanding. HMH Into Reading puts students at the center of an ecosystem designed to support their literacy and language growth.

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The Amplify Science curriculum is based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and helps students develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts. It uses a phenomena-based approach to create an engaging learning experience that encourages students to think and act like real scientists and engineers.
Amplify Science gives students a unique two-part experience. Lessons begin with problem-based learning, where students investigate a real-world problem or "anchoring phenomenon," evaluate evidence, collaborate, and propose solutions. This is followed by hands-on activities and digital simulations to solidify the underlying scientific concepts. It's the best way to help kids understand and apply scientific ideas.

What is myOn Reader? Renaissance myON® Reader is a student-centered, personalized literacy environment that gives students access to more than 6,000 enhanced digital books. Titles are dynamically matched to each individual student’s interests, grade and Lexile® reading level. Combined with a suite of close reading tools and embedded supports, myON Reader fosters student engagement and achievement.

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The InquirED Social Studies curriculum is based on an inquiry-based approach to help students develop a deep understanding of social studies concepts. It uses a question-driven framework to create an engaging learning experience that encourages students to think and act like real historians and civics experts. InquirED gives students a unique two-part experience. Lessons begin with problem-based learning, where students investigate a compelling question about a historical event or social issue, evaluate primary sources, collaborate, and propose solutions. This is followed by hands-on activities and projects to solidify the underlying concepts. It's the best way to help kids understand and apply social studies ideas.