Course+Descriptions

The middle school mathematics curriculum is designed to cultivate and heighten students' critical thinking and reasoning skills. It provides them with a solid foundation in topics which lead to the study of higher mathematics. It enables students to see how its various branches are related to each other. The spiraled nature of the curricula provides an ongoing review of previously learned mathematical concepts. Below is a list of course descriptions of Mr. Scott's classes. =Pre-Algebra = Pre–Algebra is a rigorous course where students will have completed the mathematics curriculum offered in grades 7 and 8. In addition to the development of skills necessary for the students' progression to the next level in this subject area, we seek to cultivate a sense of appreciation of mathematics for its aesthetic value. The development of study skills is of paramount importance and is addressed throughout the year. Students on each team will be involved in interdisciplinary projects at which time they will apply mathematics across the various curricular areas. Furthermore, they will learn the importance of being math literate in today's society and the impact of this value on the decision making process. The units listed below will be discussed during the course. There are many sub-topics that will be developed within each major unit: There are many elements that make up a successful experience in Pre-Algebra. Each student should come to class prepared with the correct materials (their binder with two divider sections: Notes/HW and Tests/Quizzes, their pencils and erasers, as well as their calculator starting in Quarter 3. In addition, a student is expected to take notes on work done in class, be a participant in classroom discussions, give his or her full attention to the lesson, be highly proficient in basic arithmetic skills, and complete assigned homework. 
 * = Algebra ||= Probability ||
 * = Geometry and Measurement ||= Integer Applications ||
 * = Ratio & Proportions ||= Statistics ||
 * = Number Theory ||= Problem Solving ||

=Pre-Algebra Lab = The Pre-Algebra lab is a class that meets on alternating days in which students are assigned work in remedial topics to build and strengthen skills and concepts taught in the Pre-Algebra class. The student's work in the Pre-Algebra classroom is supported and reinforced by review of daily assignments, with reteaching by alternative teaching methods if necessary. In addition, he/she is given help in reviewing for quizzes and tests. My Pre-Algebra Lab is fortunate enough to meet during 1st period, allowing me to constantly pre-teach concepts. This allows students to have the confidence to succeed, understand, and most importantly, appreciate the math content in the Pre-Algebra lab. 

=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Core = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sixth grade students will take a class known as Core which will support the curriculum of the major subject areas. Students will rotate between four teachers every quarter where they will cover additional topics in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English. Approximately every two weeks, students in Core will rotate to another teacher. In the Mathematics Core curriculum, students will be learning a variety of topics, such as creating and analyzing graphs, studying the history behind the Ancient Number Systems, as well learning how to write numbers and solve problems with these systems. Furthermore, they will be studying the use of the scientific calculator and its purpose in the math classroom, and lastly, but most importantly, an entire 10 day rotation is spent taking NYS 6th-grade assessments while reviewing them thoroughly.