Program Overview MathCamp is a K–5 summer program that strengthens students’ math skills and fluency while bolstering their confidence and sense of well-being. Through a unique camp-style format that captivates students, this rigorous curriculum addresses math standards and reinforces key math concepts through engaging, collaborative, and meaningful practice. Designed to get leaders up to speed quickly, MathCamp provides scripted support throughout, making it easy to implement.
Problem-Based Learning
Strengthens Number Sense
Creates Meaning
The problem-based learning approach
Students develop strategies to solve problems critically and move beyond procedural
Students see the value of math and how it connects to their world, fostering confidence and developing persistence.
builds on what students know, deepening their conceptual knowledge and procedural fluency.
into conceptual understanding.
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Welcome to MathCamp, a powerful summer learning experience that . . . • provides students with vibrant math instruction and abundant opportunities for hands-on practice in a welcoming, enriching “summer- camp” atmosphere. • offers rigorous, engaging, and motivating standards-based lessons designed to reinforce mathematical concepts, build foundational skills, spur knowledge growth, and encourage collaborative and creative problem-solving. • promotes the development and practice of critical personal skills to foster agency, resilience, and positive math dispositions, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools they need to approach all learning with confidence. • celebrates Math Heroes, real-world examples of people near and far who demonstrate that math is everywhere and in nearly everything we do … or dream to do!
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Grades
Ideal for students who have
Red
K–1
recently completed kindergarten.
Orange
1–2
recently completed first grade.
Making a Plan Making a Plan
Turquoise
2–3
recently completed second grade.
Before you start a business, it’s important to make a plan. First, make a list of supplies you need to get started. Next, add up how much they will cost. Then, estimate how much money you expect to earn. The goal is to make more money than you spend! Here’s my simple plan for Lots of Leashes. Before you start a business, it’s important to make a plan. First, make a list of supplies you need to get started. Next, add up how much they will cost. Then, estimate how much money you expect to earn. The goal is to make more money than you spend! Here’s my simple plan for Lots of Leashes.
Green
3–4
recently completed third grade.
Do you have a favorite animal? I do. Dogs! When I was growing up, I didn’t have a dog of my own. Instead I played with my neighbor’s dog, Mugsie. I liked taking Mugsie for walks in the neighborhood. Now I walk dogs for a job. I started a dog-walking business! It is called Lots of Leashes. What is a business? Good question! A business makes or sells things, such as clothing, computers, or cars. Some businesses offer a service. Service businesses include barber shops, restaurants, and—you guessed it—dog walkers! What does it take to start a business? It takes a or sells things, such as clothing, computers, or cars. Some businesses offer a service. Service businesses include barber shops, restaurants, and—you guessed it—dog walkers! What does it take to start a business? It takes a plan. It also takes math! To be successful, a business needs to make more money than it spends. Take a look at my plan for Lots of Leashes. plan. It also takes math! To be successful, a business needs to make more money than it spends. Take a look at my plan for Lots of Leashes. Do you have a favorite animal? I do. Dogs! When I was growing up, I didn’t have a dog of my own. Instead I played with my neighbor’s dog, Mugsie. I liked taking Mugsie for walks in the neighborhood. Now I walk dogs for a job. I started a dog-walking business! It is called Lots of Leashes. What is a business? Good question! A business makes
Blue
4–5
recently completed fourth grade.
Purple
5–6
recently completed fifth grade.
BUSINESS PLAN LOTS OF LEASHES BUSINESS PLAN
Printed in the U.S.A.
EXPENSES EXPENSES
EARNINGS PER WEEK EARNINGS PER WEEK
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LEASHES $50
LEASHES $50
ONE DOG, ONE WALK $10 ONE DOG, ONE WALK $10
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WATER BOWLS $10 WATER BOWLS $10
WALKS PER WEEK 10 WALKS PER WEEK 10
TOTAL EXPENSES $60 TOTAL EXPENSES $60
TOTAL MONEY EARNED $100 TOTAL MONEY EARNED $100
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WORDS TO KNOW WORDS TO KNOW
earnings: how much money a business makes or earns earnings: how much money a business makes or earns
estimate: to judge about how much or how many of something estimate: to judge about how much or how many of something
expenses: how much money it costs to start and run a business expenses: how much money it costs to start and run a business
service: the work of helping or serving service: the work of helping or serving
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