In Empathy's leveled classes, students are placed by their ability, not by age. Children learn more advanced skills in math, reading, and science as their ability increases.
Math level 1
Children learn to recognize numerals up to 20 and above. They start counting by fives and 10s and learn the basics of addition and subtraction. They compare numbers or groups of objects using "more than," "less than," or "equal to." By the end of kindergarten, students can identify simple shapes like squares, triangles, and circles. We also explore and learn about the mathematics that exist in nature, storytelling, puzzles, and games.
Math Level 2
At this level, our students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of numbers and make connections to the way numbers are used in everyday life. Students Learn to recognize numerals up to 20 and above. They start countingcount by fives and 10s and learn the basics of addition and subtraction. Students will learn to compare numbers or groups of objects using "more than," "less than," or "equal to." By the end of level 1, students can identify simple shapes and properties of squares, triangles, and circles
Math level 3
In Level 3 students become adept at one and two-digit addition and subtraction and learn a variety of methods for solving mathematical problems.
Math level 4
Children learn more advanced skills in mental math, but they will also learn how to explain the steps they used to solve a problem. In level 4 children start to master the multiplication tables and commit them to memory. They are also introduced to the basics of geometry and will solve math problems involving objects’ area and perimeter
Math level 5
Children learn more advanced skills in mental math, but they will also learn how to explain the steps they used to solve a problem. In level 4 children start to master the multiplication tables and commit them to memory. They are also introduced to the basics of geometry and will solve math problems involving objects’ area and perimeter
Math level 6
Math Level 6 combines all the foundational skills they’ve learned thus far in areas of numeration, addition and subtraction up to 6 digits, multiplication to 3 digits, division up to 3 digit divisors, decimals to the 10 thousandths place, measurement, fractions, geometry, percents, probability, statistics and integers.
Reading & Writing 1
Children in Level 1 learn the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. They identify "the," "and," and "is" and other simple words by sight, while gradually building upon a basic vocabulary. There will be a strong focus on
phonics in school, with your child learning all the phonemes used in the English language and applying them to graphemes in their reading. Children will learn spelling rules and tricky words. They read lots of stories and will start to write their own, learning how to hold a pencil and telling simple narratives.
Reading & Writing 2
Children entering Reading and Writing level 2 should be able to recognize their printed name, along with other core sight words. They build upon that starter vocabulary throughout the level, adding more complicated sounds and learning to decode or "sound out" unfamiliar words. They read ability-appropriate books with fluency and can identify a story's beginning, middle, and end.
Reading & Writing 3
By Level 3, students become fluent readers and writers. They may gravitate toward certain genres of books and begin writing their own stories, complete with correct capitalization and punctuation. Correct spelling is emphasized and reinforced through spelling tests. Independent reading is encouraged both in school and for homework.
Reading & Writing 4
Level 4 reading builds upon students' vocabulary. They learn how to find information in dictionaries and other reference books. Fiction and non-fiction books are longer and more complex. Students write detailed essays and stories that flow logically and have a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Now, they are adding paragraphs or chapters to transition between ideas.
Reading & Writing 5
Level 5 reading and writing build upon existing skills. Children explore various types and genres of poetry and stories. They learn synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, and expand their vocabulary. Level 5 students show their understanding of a book's themes by writing a book report.
Reading & Writing 6
Readers and writers in level 6 dig deeper into stories, analyzing the plot along with key characters and their motives, while further building their own vocabularies. They take a more organized approach to writing, starting with an outline, and moving on to drafting, revising, and completing edits to create a finished piece. Students in level 6 tackle research papers and reports, and may even give oral presentations on various topics.
For more information about class-by-class look and in more subjects, please follow this link to our
document.