MATH

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.

MATH Accelerated Assessment: This test is given once a year, usually the first part of MAY. Students are not required to bring anything to this assessment, no calculators can be used during these assessments. Pencils and scratchpaper will be provided to students. There are NO study materials provided to students or families. The District will send out information about these assessments and provide a sign up, via email and the District website in MARCH. If you missed this information email or sign up, please contact the Assistant Principal prior to the assessment.

National College Pathway

• 6th Grade: National College Pathway Math 6
• 7th Grade: National College Pathway Math 7, Click href="/schools/calle-mayor/our-school/files/documents/7th%20Grade%20Math%20Learning%20Target%20Log.doc.pdf">7th Grade Learning for essential standards.
• 8th Grade: National College Pathway Math 8, Click 8th% Grade Student Learning 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 Math Department Grading Rubric 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 Problem a ay 5Th Grade for Incoming 6th Graders Problem of the Day. 

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

Click 8th 0grade Problem% a day for Incoming 8th Graders Problem of the Day.