The elementary school mathematics program emphasizes problem solving and communication about how and why various problem solving strategies are used.  The goal is to give children the ability to apply their learning in new and varied problem solving situations.  Teachers have the DODEA mathematics standards, as well as organized instructional units with guiding questions, essential understandings, assessments, and resources, at their fingertips in the Mathematics Curriculum Guides.  Pre-kindergarten uses McGraw-Hill’s Everyday Mathematics as its curriculum component, and kindergarten – 5th grade uses McGraw-Hill’s Math.

The middle school mathematics curriculum provides an outstanding program for extending algebraic thinking, problem solving, geometric, statistical, and computational skills to ensure our students are ready for the study of algebra and geometry in high school. Those students who have shown an aptitude for mathematics may enroll in Algebra I while in the middle school.   
 
We believe that algebra is an important component in building a foundation for success in life.  Therefore, at the high school level, all students must earn three credits in rigorous math courses for graduation. As of SY 2003-2004, all graduates will be required to earn a credit in Algebra I, a credit in geometry and one additional credit in a higher level math class for graduation.  Because we believe that all students should study and understand algebra and geometry, Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) has introduced algebra and geometry lab courses which provide the opportunity for further development of algebraic thinking and algebraic and geometric concepts.  Although these courses do not offer math credit, they do help ensure that all students can be successful in their study of rigorous, higher-level mathematics courses.

The Secondary Math Courses document provides additional information.