Mathematics Curriculum (K-5)
Includes content adapted from Great Minds: Eureka Math (You may access the Eureka Math website here:
The D97 math program centers on developing students’ conceptual understanding, their skills as problem solvers, and computational fluency. The core K-5 math curricular resource is Eureka Math, which was chosen by the K-5 Math Curriculum Program Review committee because of its focus, coherence and alignment to the CCSS.
Eureka Math connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence – while helping students achieve true understanding lesson by lesson and year after year. The team of teachers and mathematicians who wrote Eureka Math took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression from PK through Grade 12. This coherent approach allows teachers to know what incoming students already have learned and ensures that students are prepared for what comes next. It’s not enough for students to know the process for solving a problem; they need to understand why that process works so they can use it anytime. Teaching mathematics as a story, Eureka Math builds students’ knowledge logically and thoroughly to help them achieve deep understanding. While this approach is unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas, it has been tested and proven to be a highly successful method. See the Eureka Math Curriculum Overview here. You will be prompted to log in with your Great Minds account.
It is recommended that teachers use Zearn to support small group instruction and differentiation for individual students.
Math (6-8)
Mission Statement:
The curricula focus will allow for common student experiences that include real world context that is focused on research based best practices. Students will develop reasoning and problem-solving skills while exploring engaging CCSS aligned materials. Technology infused instruction will allow students to develop inquiry skills and promote lifelong learning. A constructivist, student centered approach, will support risk-taking and support the development of a growth mindset. Classroom tasks will be differentiated while promoting collaboration and perseverance in our community of learners.
As a Math department we collectively set high expectations and equip students with learning strategies to conquer familiar and unfamiliar tasks. Our daily practices embrace and value a growth mindset and provide students with multiple opportunities to collaborate and persevere through productive struggle and active participation.
As educators, we will establish a safe environment that is focused on learning over grades where students feel comfortable and confident to take risks. Teachers will use multiple ways of assessment for students to demonstrate their level of understanding and mastery of the learning outcomes. These practices are an application of frequent, high quality, meaningful professional development that covers best practices.
Math 6/7/8:
The primary curricular resource used to teach Math 6, 7 and 8 is Connected Mathematics 3 (CMP3), an inquiry-based mathematics program for Grades 6-8 where students connect mathematical ideas to their everyday world. CMP3 helps students actively focus on math problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and connections. These math practices require students to look deeper and connect problem solving to practical situations.
Integrated Math 1:
The resources used to teach Integrated Math 1 are Discovering Algebra, Discovering Geometry, and Envision Math. Students develop a deep foundational knowledge of both algebra and geometry. In algebra, students learn algebraic properties and equations including linear, linear systems, and inequalities. In geometry, students learn concepts including points, lines, planes, and triangles, and how these concepts relate to the real world. Additional topics explored in this course include data analysis, and inductive and deductive reasoning.
Middle School Math Course Placement
Access to Algebra Bridge Courses are offered to 5th-7th grade students as one of two pathways to Algebra I/Integrated Math I by eighth grade. You may access the charts that include the two pathways 5th-7th grade students may select to be considered for acceleration in the area of mathematics here.
Brooks and Julian will communicate mathematics placement to families in July. Please contact April Capuder, Brooks Middle School principal at [email protected] or Nick Filipowski, Julian Middle School principal at [email protected] if you have questions regarding your student’s math placement.
6th Grade Math Placement Matrix
| Placement Recommendation1 | SPRING NWEA MATH MAP 6+ SCORE | MATH 6 ACCESS TO ALGEBRA BRIDGE END OF COURSE EXAM |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6 |
234 RIT or below (SEM Range: 232-237) |
79% or below on the End of Course Exam |
|
MATH 7 |
235 RIT or higher (SEM Range: 232 - 237) | 80% or higher on the End of Course Exam |
Math 6 Placement
Students with a RIT score of 234 or lower (SEM Range: 232 - 237) on the Spring NWEA MATH MAP 6+ OR a score of 79% or lower on the Access to Algebra Bridge End of Course Exam are placed into Math 6 for 6th grade.
Math 7 Placement
Students with a RIT score of 235 or higher (SEM Range: 232 - 237) on the spring NWEA MATH MAP 6+ OR a score of 80% or higher on the Access to Algebra Bridge End of Course Exam are placed into Math 7 for 6th grade.
2The math placement matrix is evaluated yearly.