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New High School Math Courses

Mathematics is the language and science of patterns and connections. Learning and doing mathematics are active processes in which students construct meaning through exploration and inquiry of challenging problems.

Student Learning

Our goal for student learning is to equip each of our students with the ability and preparation to meet the mathematical demands presented by college and careers, and to carry their mathematical thinking and problem-solving into multiple learning situations.
Our mathematics program, as recommended through the new state standards approved in July of 2008, will provide a balance of:

  • Conceptual understanding
  • Procedural proficiency
  • Problem solving and processes

Professional Learning

The goals of Seattle Public Schools mathematics professional learning opportunities are to:

  • Promote the use of high-leverage teaching practices at all grade levels that:
    • develop mathematical thinking and understanding
    • promote equity, relevance, and rigor in mathematics classrooms
  • Deepen teachers' conceptual understanding of mathematics
  • Develop teachers' expertise in using district-adopted materials to develop math learning for every student, including ELL, Special Education, and Advanced Learning students.
  • Support teachers in developing professional learning communities to examine student work, respond to assessment data, and continuously improve instruction.

Administrators, instructional assistants, tutors, family support workers and/or others who support student learning in our schools are invited to participate in mathematics professional learning workshops.

We invite you to explore the resources listed below to learn more about our mathematics program and performance expectations.

Family Resources

Elementary

Everyday Math
Singapore Math
WASL Vocabulary
K-5 Performance Expectations

Middle School

CMP2
CMP2 Parent Guide by Michigan State
CMP2 Parent Guide
WASL Vocabulary
6-8 Performance Expectations

High School

Key Curriculum Press
Pearson Learning
Course Descriptions
Algebra Performance Expectations
Geometry Performance Expectations
Algebra 2 (Advanced Algebra) Performance Expectations

 

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