MATH

TEACHER: ROOM NUMBER: EMAIL:  PHONE EXT:
MRS. HATA ROOM 24 EMAIL: hata.holly@tusd.org 4624
MR. CHO ROOM 22

EMAIL: cho.brian@tusd.org

4622
MS.  WIMBERLY  ROOM 10 EMAIL: WIMBERLY.AMBER@TUSD.ORG 4610
MRS. GIMA ROOM 9 EMAIL: GIMA.NAOMI@TUSD.ORG 4609
MRS. REYES ROOM 31 EMAIL: REYES.ERIKA@TUSD.ORG 4631
MR. FOSTER ROOM 19 EMAIL: FOSTER.DYLAN@TUSD.ORG 4619
MRS. CALAME ROOM 14 EMAIL: Calame.Angela@tusd.org 4614

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH PATHWAYS

Things to think about and to have conversations with your child in regards to choosing the right math pathway. Please check out our Math Pathways Page under the Parents Tab.

Outside Activities: What does your child have going on after school? (Sports, Music, Performing Arts)

Child's Needs: Advancement should be placed based upon student performance not potential. A good rule of thumb: If you your child in middle school needs a tutor then they may not be in the right math class. There are numerous opportunities to advance at the high school when the child is more mature and has a better academic foundation and understanding of what they would like to do after high school. Please check out the video for additional information about advancing your child in MATH. The video is from Phil Daro, who served on the writing team of the mathmatics Common Core State Standards.

If you would like to read more about early advancement, see the following article: https://www.education.com/magazine/article/higher-math-grades/

GATE Students: GATE identified students is not a factor in course admittance.

Math Placement is determined based upon a combination of Math Portfolios, CAASSP Scores, Teacher Recommendation and Grades. Reminder that the goal of the middle school is to build a solid foundation in math, pushing a child to fast can create gaps in understanding and lead to additional academic concerns in high school potentially jeopardizing competitiveness for University Acceptance. Click on the Parent Presentation for lots of information about TUSD Math Pathways.

National College Pathway

  • 6th Grade: National College Pathway Math 6
  • 7th Grade: National College Pathway Math 7, Click HERE for essential standards.
  • 8th Grade: National College Pathway Math 8, Click HERE for essential standards.

Advanced Math Pathway

  • 6th Grade: National College Pathway Math 6 and Math 7(1/2 a year), this is a year and a half of math in one year.
  • 7th Grade: National College Pathway Math 7(1/2 a year) and Math 8, this is a year and a half of math in one year.
  • 8th Grade: Algebra

MATH GRADING RUBRIC, click HERE to view it.

SUMMER MATH PROBLEM OF THE DAY: Do one problem a day to keep your mind sharp over the summer! this is

Click HERE for Incoming 6th Graders Problem of the Day. 

Click HERE for Incoming 7th Graders Problem of the Day.

Click HERE for Incoming 8th Graders Problem of the Day.