Math Overview

Parkdale

Students at Parkdale take Math daily for 60 minutes using the engageNY modules

• Pre-K mathematics is about (1) developing an understanding of whole numbers using concrete materials, including concepts of correspondence, counting, cardinality, and comparison; and (2) describing shapes in their environment. 

• K mathematics is about (1) representing, relating, and operating on whole numbers, initially with sets of objects; and (2) describing shapes and space. 

• 1st grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20; (2) developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, including grouping in tens and ones; (3) developing understanding of linear measurement and measuring lengths as iterating length units; and (4) reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes. 

• 2nd grade mathematics is about (1) extending understanding of base-ten notation; (2) building fluency with addition and subtraction; (3) using standard units of measure; and (4) describing and analyzing shapes. 

• 3rd grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; (2) developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); (3) developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and (4) describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes. 

• 4th grade mathematics is about (1) developing understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing understanding of dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends; (2) developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers; and (3) understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and symmetry. 

DCIC Articulation Leader - Miss Jenny Kibler (jkibler@eak12.org)

Middle School

Students at EAMS take Math daily

• 5th grade one 60 minute block

• 6th, 7th & 8th grade one 40 minute block

• AIS Services provided through small group instruction, co-taught classes, and student progress monitoring 

Students focus on:

• 5th grade - multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers, division of multi-digit whole numbers, place value concepts, all 4 operations with decimals, all 4 operations with fractions, volume concepts, order of operations, introductions to algebraic expressions 

• 6th and 7th grade - operations with integers and rational numbers, ratios and proportions, percentages, expressions equations and inequalities, statistics and probability, plane geometry and formula geometry

• 8th grade - exponent rules, multi-step equations and word problems, linear functions, systems of equations, statistics, volume and 3 dimensional shapes, transformations on the coordinate plane, Pythagorean theorem, irrational numbers 

DCIC Articulation Leader - Mrs. Melanie Olczak (molczak@eak12.org)

High School

Students at EAHS enrolled in HS math courses have Math for 41 minutes daily. 

• The Regents course sequence is comprised of Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra 2. 

• All students must pass Algebra 1, as well as the Regents exam to qualify for a NYS Regents Diploma. 

• Students who complete Geometry Regents and Algebra 2 Regents (Courses and Regents exams) have completed the Math requirement for an Advanced Regents Diploma.

• All Regents courses follow the Common Core curriculum but will be transitioning to the Next Generation Math standards in the next few years. 

• In accordance with New York State requirements, all students are required to earn 3 credits.

HS courses are also offered in:

• Intro to Algebra, Applied Geometry and Intermediate Algebra for students who require more help with foundational skills.

• Elective courses include Algebra in the Real World, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics and AP Calculus. 

• AIS Math services are provided through small group instruction. 

• Algebra Lab is provided for students who benefit from extra help while taking the Algebra I Regents course. 

• Some courses are co-taught with a math certified teacher and a math certified special education teacher. 

For a description of each HS Math course, please see the course catalog below.

EAHS Course Catalog

DCIC Articulation Leader - Mrs. Mary Beth Richey (mrichey@eak12.org)