Welcome
Welcome
The Great Neck South Middle School Mathematics Department believes that all students have the ability to become creative problem solvers, to experience success in their math classes, to demonstrate competence on their New York State Assessments and to become productive members of our increasingly complex society.
The New York State Education Department Standards demand that students demonstrate proficiency with:
In order to achieve these ideals, it is critical for parents, teachers and students to work together constantly. In particular, it is critical for students to set aside time to study every night, do homework, and attend extra help as soon as they experience any difficulties with their assignments. Parents can support these efforts by speaking to their children about what is taking place in their math class, checking their homework, reviewing their test grades and communicating with their teachers when problems are detected.
Testing Schedule
Tuesdays after school and by appointment.
The Great Neck South Middle School Mathematics Department believes that all students have the ability to become creative problem solvers, to experience success in their math classes, to demonstrate competence on their New York State Assessments and to become productive members of our increasingly complex society.
The New York State Education Department Standards demand that students demonstrate proficiency with:
- Using mathematical reasoning, logical thinking and problem solving to solve "real-life" problems
- Understanding the use of numbers and numeration
- Using mathematical operations to complete complex problems
- Modeling math concepts and utilizing multiple representations of the same idea
- Understanding different systems of measurement and how they can be used to solve problems
- Using probability and statistics to solve problems involving uncertainty
- Studying patterns and functions and their relationship to algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and calculus
In order to achieve these ideals, it is critical for parents, teachers and students to work together constantly. In particular, it is critical for students to set aside time to study every night, do homework, and attend extra help as soon as they experience any difficulties with their assignments. Parents can support these efforts by speaking to their children about what is taking place in their math class, checking their homework, reviewing their test grades and communicating with their teachers when problems are detected.
Testing Schedule
- Primary Testing Day for Math is Wednesday!
- New York State Assessments will be given to grades 6, 7 & 8 on April 23 and 24th, 2012
- New York State Regents Exams - Week of June 13 through June 22, 2012
Tuesdays after school and by appointment.
