Math Course Offerings Flow Chart (PDF)
Summer Math Packets
Below you have access to this year’s summer math packet. Remember to get full credit you must show your work and not just answers.
If you need another copy of your child’s summer math packet just click on the appropriate subject and print.
Click on the subject for the answer keys for the summer math packets.
Sherwood High School Summer Math Program (PDF)
Sherwood High School Summer Registration for Math (PDF)
Rosa Parks Middle School ’s Math Course Offerings
Middle School Mathematics Math 6 (Math A)
Middle School Mathematics Course Math 6 extends students’ understanding of numbers and computation to include fractions, decimals, and percents. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of problem solving that requires the use of reasoning and communication. Areas of focus include data representation and analysis using frequency table and circle graphs, customary and metric measurement, geometric relationships and transformations, algebraic patterns and relationships, and probability.
Middle School Mathematics Math 6+ (Math A/B)
Middle school mathematics Math 6+ is a whole year of Math 6 with an additional semester of selected indicators from Math 7 (Math B). This offering is an accelerated course for students who have scored high average or above average on grade 5 indicators and the accelerated sections of the unit assessments. These are students who are able to grasp concepts at a faster pace. Some of the concepts extend students' understanding of numbers dealing with integers, functional relationships, solving equations and inequalities.
Enrollment in this course will allow your child to take 1 semester of Arts Rotation rather than a full year .
Middle School Mathematics Math 7 (Math B)
Middle School Mathematics Course Math 7 (Math B) extends students’ understanding of numbers and computation to include integers and proportional reasoning. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of problem solving that requires the use of reasoning and communication. Areas of focus include functional relationships, arithmetic and geometric sequences, geometric precision, and data analysis and representation using box and whisker plots, histograms, and scatter plots.
Middle School Mathematics Math 7+ (Math B/C)
Middle school mathematics Math 7+ is a whole year of Math 7 with an additional semester of selected indicators from Algebra-Prep (Math C). This offering is an accelerated course for students who have scored high average or above average on Math 6 (Math A) indicators and the accelerated sections of the Math 6 unit assessments, scored high proficient to advance on the MSA, and grades of A/B on their report cards. These are students who are able to grasp concepts at a faster pace. Some of the concepts extend students' understanding of numbers to include rational and irrational numbers in the real number system.
Enrollment in this course will allow your child to take 1 semester of Arts Rotation rather than a full year .
Investigations into Mathematics
Investigations into Mathematics is an enriched course for mathematically accelerated students who have successfully completed the Kindergarten to Grade 5 mathematics curriculum as well as the indicators of Middle School Mathematics Course A (Math 6) and the majority of the indicators of Middle School Mathematics Course 7 (Math B) by the end of either Grade 5 or Grade 6. Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year.
This course is designed for students to receive vital skills needed to be successful in Algebra the following year. Many of the concepts taught in the first semester of Algebra will be previewed in IM as well as the following units of study. The units of study include Patterns and Set Theory, Relations and Finite Operational Systems, Algebra Foundations, Real Number System, Data Analysis, Language of Algebra, Functions and Graphs, and Investigations of Three-Dimensional Geometry.
Middle School Mathematics Course Algebra Prep
Middle School Mathematics Course Algebra Prep extends students’ understanding of number to include rational and irrational numbers in the real number system. One goal is to have all students develop computational fluency of real numbers. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of problem solving that requires the use of reasoning and communication. Areas of focus include multiple representations of linear function, data analysis and representation, probability experiments and simulations, and geometric properties and relationships between two- and three-dimensional figures. Middle School Mathematics Course Algebra Prep also previews concepts that are assessed on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment.
This course is for students who have completed Middle School Mathematics Course Math 7. Those who are successful will take Algebra 1 the following year.
Algebra I
Algebra 1 examines the basic structure of real numbers, algebraic expressions, and functions. The topics studied are linear equations, inequalities, functions and systems, quadratic equations and functions, polynomial expressions, data analysis, probability, and properties of functions. Mathematical modeling of real-life problems and problem solving are major themes of the course.
Students in this course take the state High School Assessment Test 1 for Mathematics, which includes both algebraic and statistical concepts. This course satisfies the high school Algebra I requirement.
Honors Geometry
Geometry is studied as a mathematical system through the deductive development of relationships in the plane and space. Students formalize their understanding of geometric concepts, including congruence and similarity, circle chords, secants and tangent segments, parallel and perpendicular lines, angle and side measures in polygons, proofs, logic, transformations, the Pythagorean Theorem, constructions, coordinate geometry, and surface area and volume of solids. Students who are successful in this course satisfy the high school geometry requirement.
If you have any questions about your child’s placement, please email or call Adele Bailey, Math Resource Teacher. Adele_Bailey@mcpsmd.org
Math Department Members |
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Adele Bailey, Grade 6 Adelle_Bailey@mcpsmd.org |
Rebecca Feuerherd, Grade 6 Rebecca_Feuerherd@mcpsmd.org |
Kelly McCaskill, Grade 6 Kelly_A._McCaskill@mcpsmd.org |
Dana Shelton, Grade 7 Dana_Shelton@mcpsmd.org |
Christopher Swank, Grade 7 Christopher_Swank@mcpsmd.org |
Diana Sessa, Grades 6/7 Diana_Sessa@mcpsmd.org |
Suzanne Groves, Grade 8 Suzanne_Groves@mcpsmd.org |
Breanne Paraniuk, Grade 8 Breanne_Paraniukr@mcpsmd.org |
| Christina Weaver, Grade 8 Christina_A_Weaver@mcpsmd.org |
Tracy Willett-Kalugin, Grades 6/7/8 Tracy Willett-Kalugin@mcpsmd.org |
Tara Bowers , Grade 7 Tara_R_Bowers@mcpsmd.org |
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Math Department Resources and Information
| Sample Course Sequencing for Mathematics | |
| MCPS Math Page | http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math/ |
| HSA Information | http://www.mdk12.org/mspp/high_school/look_like/index.html |
| Graph Paper | http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/graph_paper.htm |
Websites for Extra Math Practice and Help
Use the following websites for help at home. Half of the math books can be accessed online, the others give online support.
| Course | Textbook Title | Test Website | Online Student Edition Password |
| Math 6 | Mathematics: Applications and Connections Course 1 | http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/mac/mac01/course1/ | Not available |
| Math 7 | Mathematics: Applications and Connections Course 3 | http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/mac/mac01/course3/ | Not available |
| IM | Glencoe Pre-Algebra 2008 | http://www.pre-alg.com | Access Code: BC5FD95EF3 |
| Algebra-Prep | Glencoe Pre-Algebra 2003 | http://www.pre-alg.com | User Name: PREALG Password: mEdUw8ufr4 |
| Algebra 1 | Glencoe Pre-Algebra 2003 | http://www.algebra1.com | User Name:ALG1 Password: wRec84ehed |
| Honors Geometry | Holt Geometry | http://www.go.hrw.com/gopages/ma/geo.html | Not Available |
Other Sites that may be useful:
- www.aaamath.com
- www.figurethis.org
- www.lizardpoint.com/math
- www.math.com
- www.mathforum.org
- www.mathonline.org
- www.mathwizz.com
- www.multiplication.com
- www.yahooligans.com-Click on School Bell-Math
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http://www.purplemath.com
http://www.webmath.com/
Math Testing Information 2007-2008
- All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will take MSA (Maryland State Assessment) tests. Tests cover the grade level curriculum objectives, not the specific course a child is taking. (Testing April 1 - April 16, 2008)
- Students take the HSA (High School Assessment) when they complete Algebra I. (Testing May 23, 2008)
- For more information on each test you can go to the following parts of the Maryland state Department of Education web site for each test.
How Rosa Parks Middle School is Achieving Success
- Every math teacher teaches the established MCPS curriculum for each course.
- We provide reviews and give the county assessments, which are written in the same format as the MSA tests.
- All math teachers provide extra help to students on a regular basis.
- One math teacher has been designated to provide math help daily during TAP.
- Math support classes are offered at all grade levels.
- After school programs are offered to supplement classroom instruction.
How Can I Help My Child Achieve Success?
- Make sure your child attends school regularly. The curriculum indicators are taught through daily classroom instruction, and students miss the classroom interaction if they are not there.
- Show an active interest in what your child is doing in math class.
- Work as a partner with your child and his or her teacher to monitor his/her mastery of the curriculum. Carefully read all communication from your child’s teacher and immediately contact the teacher with any questions or concerns.
- Provide a quiet place for your child to study.
- Monitor that your child is doing his/her assigned homework each night and give help if needed. Encourage your child to take advantage of the extra help as needed. Check your child’s agenda book and hold him/her accountable to write down assignments. Use the Homework Hotline when needed.
- Limit the number of outside distractions such as television, telephone, and recreational computer time.
- June 10, 2008
