ORIGOmath Support

To keep ORIGOmath schools up to date and informed, ORIGO provides online support that includes the latest information, answers, and other updates.

ORIGOmath Scope and Continuum Chart

View the Scope and Continuum Chart for the ORIGOmath program. This chart describes the complete teaching sequence for Number, Algebra, and each operation from Grade 1 to Grade 6. 

• Scope and Sequence Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time should I allow to complete each activity?

From Grade 2, sessions will last around 45 minutes but, as they are made of several components, this can be broken down into shorter lessons. The Teacher Sourcebook ring binder also allows you to easily insert activities of your own where you see fit.

The student workbook I used last year had pages and pages of written algorithms. These "busy" pages do not appear in ORIGOmath. Why not?

ORIGOmath actively promotes the development of mental computation strategies. Mental strategies are considered to be the first choice for computation thought there are units that stress recording methods in each grade. Contexts are set in these units that will enable you to teach formal algorithms if you choose. The Student Journal provides meaningful opportunities for reinforcement and practice through consistent use of visual models on the journal page compared to the number-only problems on drill pages in more conventional workbooks.

The Figure It! book appears to be very different to others I have seen. I have never used one before, so do I really need it?

Ongoing mental computation practice is essential in any sound mathematics program. The Figure It! pages have been designed for fun, purposeful practice. They are constructed according to a developmental sequence of thinking strategies and are not just a random collection of examples to keep students busy.