Middle School
Grades 5-8
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Students are required to take a full year of Mathematics in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. Students have the opportunity to accelerate in mathematics beginning in seventh grade and work toward taking the Algebra 1 Regents Exam at the end of eighth grade. (Click HERE for more information on acceleration.)
MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERVIEW: Our math curriculum is designed around the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics and focuses on developing a deep understanding of math concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve new and complex problems. The idea behind our instructional approach is not to just to do math, but also to understand how and why we do math. Students need to be engaged in dialogue and learning experiences that allow complex topics and ideas to be explored from many angles and perspectives. They also need to learn how to think and solve problems for which there is no one solution—and learn mathematical skills along the way. This content-rich approach serves as a means to advance children’s 21st-century mathematical skills — their abstract reasoning, their collaboration skills, their ability to learn from peers and through technology, and their flexibility as a learner in a dynamic learning environment.
To learn more about each course and subsequent pathway options, click on the listed course names.
To learn more about each course and subsequent pathway options, click on the listed course names.
Additional Information
Additional Information
In addition to speaking with your child's teacher or counselor, the most comprehensive resource for information about our high school courses is each school's course catalog. While each high school produces its own catalog with school-specific details, all schools offer the same math courses. Please click on the name of the school below to access their respective catalog webpage.
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