ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
April 2025
Building Bright Futures Through Mathematics!
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The goal of the ECST Mathematics Department for the 2024-2025 school year is to enhance student performance in the Modeling and Reasoning conceptual categories, as reflected in standardized assessments. This will be achieved by applying innovative strategies developed and refined through professional development sessions and collaborative efforts in professional learning communities.
ACTIONABLE ITEMs
We are currently gauging student interest in offering AP Calculus. Please complete this quick form to let us know if you're interested and whether you meet the prerequisites. Your response will help us plan our courses for the upcoming school year.
We are currently gauging student interest in offering AP Calculus. Please complete this quick form to let us know if you're interested and whether you meet the prerequisites. Your response will help us plan our courses for the upcoming school year.
Freshmen NJSLA Math Lab
Freshmen NJSLA Math Lab
Mr. Singh and I sat down and identified students that needed extra support based off their MAP scores and current academic grades. Beginning Monday - April 7th - freshmen students will either leave their period 2 CTE classes in Payne Tech + Newark Tech or leave their period 4 History + Gym + ESL classes for their math lab class. This program will begin April 7th and end May 16th - right before the NJSLA assessment our freshmen taking Algebra I and Geometry.
There are 9 different sections being offered to students across the district. At the end of the Math Lab program, the teacher assigned to that section will evaluate the students' performance and send you a report. This evaluation will count as a performance task grade in your classroom. We are looking to hold our students accountable to this opportunity for them. What are your thoughts? Let me know :)
Algebra I + Geometry NJ Released Items
Algebra I + Geometry NJ Released Items
It is strongly encouraged that you incorporate released problems from the New Jersey Digital Item Library to help students prepare for the upcoming NJSLA assessment in May. These resources closely align with what students will encounter on the test and provide excellent review opportunities. I've included two links below that I believe will be incredibly valuable for both you and your students.
NJSLA Mathematics Evidence Statements: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18M5r1jk4P729fTpAlWAzrw1gE6tken233I-Yk0U712M/edit?gid=896127764#gid=896127764
Mr. Jag's Recommended ALG I Task Items: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Hcot8oPW8mGM9KM2NZXQ-yimJFIOQRQ?usp=drive_link
More Algebra I + Geometry Released Items
More Algebra I + Geometry Released Items
Linked below, you will find the Modeling and Reasoning problems to our Google Drive folder. Pick those that work best for your ALG I + GEO classes!
Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gh_ic5m3XezsDpqphI4GWLQTlHIQ-hBK?usp=share_link
Common Assessments
9th Grade Teachers,
Monthly common assessments are realased once a month on IXL. The Algebra I and Geometry - February: Common Assessment will be released soon.
Please click the link below to begin administering our common NJSLA assessment to our 9th graders once a week. We will begin with NJSLA_ALGI_1.1 and NJSLA_GEO_1.1.
Algebra I Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Cwru9y-BuXsN7qjBxzHVfm7Oyj2lLjIvjXLHoE8Sis/edit?tab=t.0
Geometry Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKtCQ6Z8kPHtmeqqjEMnYlvK8JPTZIj4SfPLbS0oAaU/edit?tab=t.0
10th Grade Teachers
Continue administering the common monthly assessments that are labeled in IXL. The Geometry - February: Common Assessment will be released soon.
Please continue to administer the Sophomore NJGPA Readiness Assessments as you find time.
11th Grade Teachers
Students will continue to take our weekly NJGPA readiness assessments. Please make sure you are following the mapping guide that we have created. Link is below.
NJGPA Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vcW0y8bCps9CS4_tGcqcstgxQsq7nebnnVZxgobo6N4/edit?tab=t.0
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
April 16: SAT School Day (College Board)
April 18: Good Friday (School Closed)
April 21 - 25: Spring Break (School Closed)
April 28 - May 1: Freshmen MAP Assessment
May 13: AP Precalculus (AM)
May 12: AP Calculus (AM)
May 19 - 22: Mathematics NJSLA Assessment
May 23 - May 26: Memorial Day (School Closed)
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
Ms. Langforde at Newark Tech put together some awesome activities focused on the SAT and Quadratics! Could you see yourself using something like this in your own classroom? Great work, Ms. Langforde!!!
Ms. Langforde at Newark Tech put together some awesome activities focused on the SAT and Quadratics! Could you see yourself using something like this in your own classroom? Great work, Ms. Langforde!!!
Parent Contacts
Parent Contacts
Progress reports are being released soon and the end of the 3rd marking period is April 4th. If you have a student who is in danger of failing for the year and you have not had a parent conference as of today, CONTACT THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IMMEDIATELY! This contact should also involve a response (email/phone/in-person) from the parent. If there is difficulty in establishing contact, reach out to the guidance counselor for assistance.
SAT Problem of the Day
SAT Problem of the Day
Varsity Tutors SAT Problem of the Day
Number 2 SAT Question of the Day
Also..... College Board Official SAT Student Guide 2025 (Please see guidance if you prefer paper copies of this student guide.)
My Set Of BTC Thin Slicing Curriculum Tasks
My Set Of BTC Thin Slicing Curriculum Tasks
Click on this link and I promise you will LOVE THIS!!!
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