New Maths course by Kathy Gonzalez
Long term LEM customer Kathy Gonzalez has developed a primary mathematics curriculum based on her 30 years of teaching, homeschooling and tutoring experience. LEM is delighted to produce and distribute Milestone Maths, with most of the resources for Grade 1 now available for purchase. Kathy holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and for the past 15 years, she has dedicated herself to homeschooling and working part-time as a special needs literacy and numeracy tutor. She lives with her husband and three boys on their rural property in Queensland’s Burnett Region.
Milestone Maths settles the long standing debate on how to effectively teach mathematics by proving that rote memorisation and broad conceptual understanding are neither mutually exclusive nor are they the only tools available to the maths teacher. Children master foundational skills, learn the basic facts and gradually develop a deep conceptual understanding by engaging with multisensory lessons that are easy to teach and make learning even the most challenging concepts simple and fun. Each milestone focuses on mastering a single key concept or skill while simultaneously reviewing previously learned material to make learning stick and deepen understanding. A key feature of the program is its focus on developing independence very quickly so that children can begin working and exploring at their own pace as soon as possible. |