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Welcome to the Mathematics Department of Mattituck Jr. Sr. High School

Mission Statement:

The educational mission of the Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior-Senior High School Mathematics Department is to improve and enhance student learning and achievement in order to prepare our students to be informed, caring and productive members of our global society.

 

2022-2023 Department Goals

  • To provide additional resources to encourage success in the Junior High Mathematics Program.
  • To continue the process of realigning the curriculum 9 – 12 to meet the New York State Learning Standards.
  • Use technology to facilitate and enhance mathematics learning.

 

Department Members:

TEACHERS

Room Number

Virginia Beebe, Coordinator

Room 109

John Albers

Room 110

Ryan Grebe

Room 108

Theresa Homan

Room 224

Erin Nardolillo

Room 223

Ron Rosso

Room 210

Jennifer Valentine

Room 105

Tracy White

Room 107

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 8 Accelerated (H), 9, 10
    Final: Regents Exam

    The major focus of this course is for students to extend their understanding of intermediate mathematics to analyzing, solving, and using algebraic functions. Units of study include: reasoning with linear functions and their graphs, descriptive statistics, exponential functions, polynomial and quadratic functions, and modeling with equations and functions. Students enrolled in this course will take the Algebra 1 Regents examination in June. Passing the course and passing this exam are requirements for graduation.

  • * Not an approved NCAA core course *
    Unit: 1
    Grade: 10 - 12
    Final: School Exam

    This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra 1 (R) and would benefit from studying fundamental high school geometry topics prior to taking Regents-level geometry or Math for college Success (ALEKS). Units of study include: constructions, congruence and similarity, triangles and their relationships, transformations, trigonometry, and polygonal relationships.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 9 Accelerated (H), 10, 11
    Final: Regents Exam

    The purpose of this course is to explore more complex geometric situations, deepen an understanding of geometric relationships, and construct formal mathematical arguments. Units of study include: constructions and transformations, congruence and similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, expressing geometric properties with equations, and modeling with geometry. Students enrolled in this course will take the Geometry Regents examination in June. Students who pass the Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Regents courses and exams will have met the mathematics requirements for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 10 Accelerated (H), 11, 12
    Final: Regents Exam
    Prerequisite: Geometry Regents

    The purpose of this course is for students to extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, radical, and trigonometric functions. Students work with the expressions that define the functions and expand their ability to model situations and solve equations. Solving equations includes solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. Students enrolled in this course will take the Algebra 2 Regents examination in June. Students who pass the Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Regents courses and exams will have met the mathematics requirements for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

  • * Not an approved NCAA core course *
    Unit: 1
    Grade: 11, 12
    Final: School Exam

    This course prepares students to achieve success in college mathematics by developing thorough mastery of the algebra topics necessary for students to progress into intermediate algebra and to transition to the rigors of college mathematics.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 11, 12
    Final: School Exam Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Regents Exam

    Dual Enrollment Credit offered through SUNY Farmingdale

    Precalculus is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra 1 (R), Geometry (R) and Algebra 2 (R). It is a precalculus course with a review of algebra, axiomatic geometry and trigonometry.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 11
    Final: School Exam Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Regents Exam

    Dual Enrollment Credit offered through SUNY Farmingdale

    Precalculus Accelerated (H) is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra 1 Accelerated (H), Geometry Accelerated (H) and Algebra 2 Accelerated (H). It is a pre-calculus course with a review of algebra, axiomatic geometry and trigonometry. Units on Limits of a Function and Continuity will also be included.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Final: School Exam Prerequisite: Precalculus Accelerated (H) or Precalculus (taken simultaneously)

    Dual Enrollment Credit offered through SUNY Farmingdale

    Calculus is a course in elementary functions and introductory calculus. Calculus can be taken together with Precalculus.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Final: School Exam
    Prerequisite: Precalculus Accelerated (H)

    AP exam in May (approx. $94 fee)

    AP Calculus is a course in elementary functions and introductory calculus. It is designed to prepare students to sit for the AP Calculus exam AB level.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 9-12

    This course will introduce/help students develop programming and problem solving skills. Topics include programing through the use of JavaScript and KidOYO. All students are encouraged to take this course no matter what field of interest.

  • The Math Lab course is a mathematics support course for Algebra I. This course provides students with additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school courses, while concurrently having access to rigorous, grade-level appropriate courses. The five critical area of the Algebra I Math Lab are: Relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and exponential relationships, descriptive statistics, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling. The cumulative goal of the course is to receive a passing grade on the Algebra I CC Regents Exam and to receive a passing score for the year.

  • Geometry Math Lab is a course for students that are in regents Geometry and are seeking additional support to enhance their understanding of the curriculum. This class supplements topics discussed in class through independent work, group work, and teacher led examples. The goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of geometry while increasing their confidence and ability to be successful in this course.

  • Algebra 2 builds upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry while adding new concepts in mathematics such as polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric expressions. The Algebra 2 Lab is designed to support Algebra 2 students by providing extra practice and reinforcement of essential math content they will encounter in their Algebra 2 class. The goal of this pass/fail course is to provide students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Algebra 2 while increasing their confidence and ability to be successful in Algebra 2. Students who have passed the Algebra 1 CC Regents, the Geometry CC Regents and the Algebra 2 CC Regents will have met the mathematics requirements for the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation.

  • Unit: 1
    Grade: 9-12 ENL

    Pre-Algebra is designed to help English Language Learners focus on vocabulary used in high school math courses. This course pre-teaches and reteaches concepts introduced in Basic Algebra. This course also allows time to fill in gaps caused by variations of curriculum in different countries. Students will build foundational understandings and confidence in their ability.