Math
MCPS Mathematics Curriculum
Department Chair: Jane H. Reiser
Teacher Names and Subjects taught:
Jane H. Reiser: Math Resource Teacher, Algebra I Enriched – 7th grade, Algebra I – 8th grade
Mary Jayne Bortz: IM 6th grade, Math 6 (Math A)
Barbara Carlstrom: Math 6 (Math A) -6th grade (Bridge), Math 7 (Math B) - 7th grade (Bridge), Algebra Prep (Math C) - 8th grade (Bridge)
Jessica Stewart: Math 6 (Math A)
Michele Ridge: IM – 7th grade, Math 7 (Math B)
Dianne Stevens: Algebra 1 Enriched – 8th grade, Algebra Prep– 8th grade
Sandhya Sundaram: Algebra 1 – 8th grade, Honors Geometry – 8th grade
Michelle Um: Math 7 (Math B) - 7th grade, Algebra - 8th Grade
Staci Yolles: IM - 6th Grade, Math 7 (Math B) - 6th and 7th Grade
Goals:
The goal of the mathematics department at Hoover Middle School is to prepare our students to be successful in math and to assist students in working to the best of their ability.
At Hoover, we promote rigorous math instruction with high expectations for all students. The math teachers strive to present real-world examples in the units of study in order to make the content meaningful to students.
All teachers provide activities and projects along with various other formal and informal assessments for each unit of instruction. In this way, students have multiple opportunities to display their understanding of various indicators in each unit.
We want your child to be successful and are available to assist students in their learning outside of the classroom (usually during lunch). If you have questions regarding your child’s math performance, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. When we all work together, your child is the one who benefits!
Math Units:
Math 6 (Math A)
Unit 1 – Graphing Data and Analyzing Statistics
Unit 2 – Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Unit 3 – Geometry
Unit 4 – Algebra, Patterns, and Functions
Unit 5 – Probability
Math 7 (Math B)
Unit 1 – Data Analysis
Unit 2 – Algebraic Relationships
Unit 3 – Geometric Relationships
Unit 4 – Proportional Reasoning
Unit 5 – Functional Relationships
Unit 6 – Measurement
Algebra Prep (Math C)
Unit 1 – Real Numbers
Unit 2 – Statistics and Probability
Unit 3 – Algebra
Unit 4 – Geometry
Investigations into Mathematics (IM)
Unit 1 - Statistical Applications and Set Theory
Unit 2 – Real Number Systems
Unit 3 – Investigation of Geometry
Unit 4 – Patterns, Relationships, and Functions
Unit 5 – The Language of Algebra
Unit 6 – Other Operational Systems
Unit 7 – Probability
Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Enriched (High School Course)
Unit 1 – Equations and Inequalities in a Single Variable
Unit 2 – Introduction to Functions
Unit 3 – Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
Unit 4 – Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Unit 5 – Data Analysis and Probability
Unit 6 – Exponents and Polynomials
Unit 7 – Quadratic and Exponential Functions
Honors Geometry (High School Course)
Unit 1 – Foundations of Geometry
Unit 2 – Reasoning in Geometry
Unit 3 – Polygons
Unit 4 – Congruence
Unit 5 – Indirect Measurement
Unit 6 – Three Dimensional Geometry and Measurement
Unit 7 – Similarity
Unit 8 – Circles
Unit 9 - Trigonometry
Math Links:
Optional Summer Math Packets - Packets are printable PDF's.
MCPS Math Curriculum
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math/
The Math Dude (for Algebra students)
http://www.mcpsmathdude.org/
Purple Math (a site that provides information on many topics)
http://www.purplemath.com/
MSA Information and Practice Items
http://mdk12.org/assessments/k_8/index_c.html
HAS Information and Practice Items (for Algebra students)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsa/