Math - Freeport Public Schools

Math Program K-12

Anthony Murray, Ed.D

Director of Mathematics

(516) 867 - 5306

Instagram handle: Freeportcounts

Mathematics Overview

The district’s math program is aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards. In grades K-5, the focus is stronger on number facts, fluency and students’ ability to use math in critical skills applications. In grades 6-8, the focus is greater on the study of fractions, rates, ratios, proportional relationships, slope and linear equations, providing an on-ramp to algebra and advanced mathematics. There is an appropriate balance between procedural fluency, conceptual understanding and application. The district is committed to technology-infused instruction and uses digital resources to support the math curriculum.

Math Expressions was adopted for our K - 6 Math core program. The Math Expressions curriculum is designed to help children make sense of math by exploring, discussing, and demonstrating their understanding of key concepts. In engaging, active lessons, students learn how to look deeper and choose their own path to the answers.

Elementary students use supplemental software programs such as, I Know It, XtraMath, IXL Math and ST Math to test a student’s ability and provide practice on fluency and problem-solving drills. Beginning in grade five, students who achieve a specified level in math can be placed in an accelerated math program. For those students who excel, High School Algebra I and Geometry are offered in grades 7-8. Students in the upper grades have Castle Learning, DeltaMath and IXL, which provide a wide range of content-specific learning support. Students in grades 9-12 are offered several math course options. For students new to the country who need to build their math skills, an internet based program called ALEKS is offered through a bilingual math class. Various levels of intermediate Algebra and Geometry are offered to prepare students to succeed on the Regents examinations. Financial & Business Math Application courses are also offered, while Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, Advanced Placement Statistics, Calculus and Pre-Calculus are offered to advanced math students.

A Freeport Mathematics Honor Society has been established to recognize achievement, encourage scholarship and promote enjoyment of mathematics among high school students.

Math Resources

Students should use their network login through Classlink in order to access technological tools the district provides.

Elementary

ST Math (Spatial Temporal – Math)

Visual instructional computer-based supplemental K - 4 program that focuses on students' reasoning abilities to solve mathematical problems. Students are provided with equitable access to learning through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and formative feedback

MATHCUTS Videos

Visual showcase of math teaching strategies in a quick, accessible, and immediately applicable way (K - 6).

Toy Theater

Math games and manipulatives for students to use for free\

IKNOWIT

Interactive math practice for K - 5 students. A wide variety of standards based lessons to help students stay on track

XtraMath

Online math fact fluency program. Helps students develop quick recall and automaticity of their math facts

iReady

Online program that personalizes learning, and monitors progress. Allows teachers to meet students where they are and provides data to steer instruction.

Castle Learning

Provides a wide range of content specific support at every grade level. Also provides review and assessment tools for standardized assessments

Discovery Education

Learning platform that provides timely and relevant content. (Virtual Field Trips, videos, text, and podcasts).

Secondary

IXL Math

Helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support, and motivating awards.

DeltaMath

Allows teachers to assign their students automatically-graded, interactive problems from a list of modules sorted by level

Reveal Math (Grades 7 and 8)

based on the latest research on how students learn best—through productive struggle, rich tasks, and mathematical discourse. Powerful exploration and Digital planning tools provide access to digital books, resources, games and assessments for our Middle School Mathematics Program.

eMathinstruction

Standards aligned - scaffolded curricula. Provides lesson plans, videos and homework sets

Regents Prep

Students can access lessons and practice questions for regents courses including Algebra I and Geometry. Links to regents exams are also provided.

Khan Academy

Students can watch video tutorials and complete practice questions.

Castle Learning

Provides a wide range of content specific support at every grade level. Also provides review and assessment tools for standardized assessments

Discovery Education

Learning platform that provides timely and relevant content. (Virtual Field Trips, videos, text, and podcasts).

ALEKS

Learning & Assessment system that is used by our bilingual math students.