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Mathematics Department
Resource Teacher: Ms. Rose Alvarez
Department Phone: 301-929-2069
Department Overview
Welcome to the Wheaton High School Mathematics Department.
The mission of the mathematics department at Wheaton High School is to ensure a high quality education in mathematics that will enable all students to be productive problem solvers and competitive citizens of the 21st century. Our math teachers at Wheaton are working closely with the students to provide them with an effective mathematical instruction program that will help them acquire the math skills and abilities to promote success in their college years and throughout their lives, both within and beyond school settings.
Staff Directory for the Math Department
WHEATON HIGH SCHOOL MATH DEPARTMENT STAFF
Algebra HSA Remediation and Support
Upcoming Algebra HSA dates: January 11, 2012 and April 18, 2012
HSA Remediation: These sessions are open to all students who have not passed the Algebra HSA.
Seniors who have not passed the HSA must attend
Available Days
Mondays and Wednesdays at Lunch in room 217
Wednesdays, at 2:30pm in room 260.
Need help with your math homework?
Mr. Reynolds is available to help you in The Homework Center
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00 pm in the Media Center
Calculator Information
Many courses recommend the use of a calculator. Algebra 1 requires it. Any student who does not have a calculator may borrow a TI-83 or TI-83 Plus calculator from the math department. You must return your calculator at the end of the year in order to clear all obligations. If the calculator is lost, stolen or damaged while in your possession you must pay the full price of the calculator ($90). To borrow a calculator, see Mrs. Alvarez in the math office, room 217, before school, after school, or during lunch. Supplies are limited. See Mrs. Alvarez today.
TI-83 or TI-83 Plus calculator
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Please see Mrs. Alvarez
if you need to borrow a calculator
as Algebra 1 requires it.
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Links
MCPS Mathematics in High School http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math/high/
Visit this website for information for all math courses including course descriptions and final exam reviews.
Top Ten Things Parents Need to Know About the HSA
English Version: http://hsaexam.org/img/HSA_Top_10_July2011.pdf)
Spanish Version: http://hsaexam.org/img/HSATop10_Spanish_083011.pdf)
New Curriculum
Common Core State Standards http://www.corestandards.org/about-the-standards
Visit this website to learn more about the standards that Maryland and most other states will adopt for Mathematics and English Language Arts.
Maryland’s New Curriculum http://mdk12.org/instruction/commoncore/index.html
Visit the state’s website to learn more about Maryland’s curriculum frameworks which are fully aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Transition within MCPS
See this presentation to better understand how the new curriculum aligns with our current mathematics curriculum - and what is happening this year as we prepare to transition.
Math Websites - please click MCPS Math - Visit this website for a list of on-line mathematics resources.
The Math Dude Badge
The Math Dude stars in an award-winning series of videos
produced by MCPS and aligned with our Algebra 1 curriculum