Math Resources
Preparing All Students to be College and Career Ready in Mathematics
In grades K-5, the Eureka Math resources highlight the expectations that are being placed on our students today. It is imperative that we lay a strong foundation for mathematics in later grades. As a story, Eureka Math builds students’ knowledge logically and thoroughly to help them achieve deep understanding. While this approach is unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas, it has been tested and proven to be the most successful method in the world.
What Eureka Math is
- Using real-world problems
- Understanding why
- Explaining your reasoning
- Doing math in your head
What Eureka Math is not
- Not endless exercises without context
- Not isolated memorization
- Not working alone
Not relying on a calculator
What is a problem-based curriculum?
In a problem-based curriculum, students spend most of their time in class working on carefully crafted and sequenced problems. Teachers help students understand the problems, ask questions to push their thinking, and orchestrate discussions to be sure that the mathematical takeaways are clear. Learners gain a rich and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures and experience applying this knowledge to new situations. Students frequently collaborate with their classmates—they talk about math, listen to each other’s ideas, justify their thinking, and critique the reasoning of others. They gain experience communicating their ideas both verbally and in writing, developing skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
We understand our curricular approach is unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing facts and formulas. That is why we are providing Parent Help Tips for grades K-8. We know that you are an important part of your child’s education and these tips will help you partner with your child’s teacher.
In high school, our students have access to the core courses that will help them attain their high school degree. Our math program includes many electives that support students in pursuing several career paths through college or career pathways.
| 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Integrated Pathway | Integrated Algebra 1 | Integrated Geometry
Completion of MCAS Spring of Grade 10 | Integrated Algebra 2 & Trigonometry | PreCalculus or Math Analysis or(+) Financial Algebra or(+) Statistics or(+) Computer Science in Algebra |
| Model Advanced Integrated Pathway | Honors Geometry | Honors Integrated Algebra 2 & Trigonometry
Completion of MCAS Spring of Grade 10 | Honors Precalculus (+) H Stats (+) AP Stats | AP/Honors Calc or(+) AP Stats or(+) Honors Stats |
| Students are encouraged to take multiple math courses, if they are interested, as long as prerequisetes are met. | ||||
Together, we will work to ensure that your child is prepared with the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. If you have any questions about your child’s daily instruction, I encourage you to talk to your child’s classroom teacher. If you have any questions about the curriculum, please contact Elizabeth Pontius, Director of STEM Instruction, 508-398-7621, pontiuse@dy-regional.k12.ma.us