The new Georgia Performance Standard, parts of the Quality Core Curriculum as well as National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards form the K-12 Peach County Math curriculum.

All students should:
• Learn to value mathematics,
• Become confident in their ability to do mathematics,
• Become mathematical problem solvers,
• Learn to communicate mathematically, and
• Learn to reason mathematically.

Students are encouraged to explore, guess, and even to make and correct errors so that they gain confidence in their ability to solve complex problems. They read, write, and discuss mathematics. Students need to see that mathematics is more than a collection of concepts and skills to be mastered; it includes methods of investigating, reasoning, and communicating. It includes the ability to set up problems with the appropriate operations, the knowledge of a variety of techniques to approach and work on problems, the understanding of the underlying mathematical features of a problem, the ability to work with others on problems, the preparation for open problem situations, and the belief in the utility and value of mathematics.

Believing that every student is capable of learning mathematics, opportunities are provided for all students to strive toward their maximum potential and to increase their confidence in themselves and in their own abilities. Teachers and parents must work together in helping students to appreciate mathematics, to grow more proficient mathematically, and to realize that mathematical skills are stepping stones to success. Mathematics instruction must continue to grow to meet the changing demands of our society.

To view curriculum standards for each grade level go to GPS for K-12 and QCC for grades 9-12