Organization and Philosophy
Organization and Philosophy from Pattern Press is a free downloadable resource that introduces the educational philosophy and organizational structure behind the UCI Farm School mathematics program and the Patterns in Arithmetic (PiA) series.
This free PDF collection gives parents, teachers, and educators a deeper look into the discovery-based teaching approach developed through the UCI Farm School. Rather than focusing on memorization and rote procedures, the PiA philosophy emphasizes free exploration, pattern recognition, hands-on learning, and conceptual understanding.
Included is both the Organization and Philosophy PDF and the PiA Series Organization Overview Chart, helping educators understand how the curriculum progresses across mathematical concepts and grade levels. These resources provide valuable insight into the instructional methods, lesson structures, and teaching techniques used throughout the Patterns in Arithmetic series.
Contents included:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Free Exploration
- A Guideline to the Lessons
- Farm School Math Notes
- Teaching Techniques
- Arithmetic Conventions
- Take Delight
- Lesson Formats
- Materials
- Resources
Perfect for:
- Homeschool families researching math curriculum approaches
- Classroom teachers exploring concept-based math instruction
- Charter school curriculum planning
- Math tutors seeking hands-on teaching methods
- Educators interested in discovery-based learning
- Parents wanting a deeper understanding of the PiA philosophy
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