The purpose of this project is to understand Everyday Mathematics’ approach and philosophy towards whole number operations. This project will discuss and analyze Everyday Mathematics’ approach to giving students a solid foundation in mathematical basic skills, so that students can use their skills and apply it to other areas of mathematics. Everyday Mathematics’ philosophy about learning the basics of mathematics is that it should relate to real world concepts and should be taught in a more exciting way than the traditional version of drill. Everyday Mathematics’ belief is that without the above components (of real world connection and excitement in learning basic skills) in a mathematics curriculum, students will quickly learn that mathematics is boring and that it does not relate to them and their daily lives. The Pittsburgh Public School District utilizes the Everyday Mathematics curriculum in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Everyday Mathematics is used to prepare students for the future as it relates to mathematics and the real world problems that are connected to it.