COMMACK SCHOOLS

Math Curriculum Objectives

The Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards can be found by clicking here.

Knowledge and Understanding
Students will be able to:

• Know and demonstrate understanding of the concepts from the following domains:  Ratios and Proportional Relationships, Number System, Expression, Equations, and Inequalities, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
• Use appropriate math concepts and skills to solve problems in mathematics and transfer the content knowledge to include real-life situations.
• Select and apply general rules correctly to solve problems, including those in real-life contexts.

Mathematical Practices
Students will be able to apply the Mathematical Practices in their classes and transfer the skills to real-life situations.

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
• Reason abstractly and quantitatively
• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
• Model with mathematics.
• Use appropriate tools strategically.
• Attend to precision.
• Look for and make use of structure.
• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

 
Investigating Patterns
Students will be able to

• Select and apply appropriate inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
• Recognize patterns.
• Describe patterns as relationships or general rules.
• Draw conclusions consistent with findings.
• Justify or prove mathematical relationships and general rules.

Communicate in Mathematics
Students will be able to

• Use appropriate math language (notation, symbols & terminology) in both oral and written explanations.
• Use different forms of mathematical representations (formulas, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs & models).
• Move between different forms of representation. 
• Explain whether their results make sense in the context of the problem.
• Explain the importance of their findings.
• Justify the degree of accuracy of their results where appropriate.
• Suggest improvements to the method when necessary. 

The Middle School grading policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency, reflecting students' understanding and mastery of mathematical concepts. We aim to provide clear criteria and expectations, empowering students to take responsibility for their learning and achieve their academic goals. 

Math 6, Math 7, and Math 8: 

• 80% Summative Assessment (Quizzes, Tests, etc.)
• 20% Formative Assessments (Homework, Notebook Checks, participation, etc.)

Pre-Algebra 6, Pre-Algebra 7, and Algebra 1:

• 85% Summative Assessment (Quizzes, Tests, etc.)
• 15% Formative Assessments (Homework, Notebook Checks, participation, etc.)

Discover our engaging extracurricular options for mathematics that offer middle school students the chance to explore math beyond the classroom. Our program includes fun and challenging opportunities such as Math Club, where students can work on puzzles, games, and group projects in a supportive environment. Participate in math competitions to test your skills and compete with peers from other schools. These extracurricular activities are designed to spark curiosity, foster a love for math, and help students build confidence and teamwork skills.

Math Olympiads: (Grade 6 only) Monthly contests from November through March. Competitions are sponsored by the Suffolk County Math Teachers Association. Advisor: Mr. Jensen & Mrs. Hidalgo

Math Counts Team: Competitions are sponsored by the Society of Professional Engineers. There is a Suffolk County qualifying round at Suffolk County Community College. The NY State round (if team qualifies) occurs in Troy, NY. Advisor: Ms. Hidalgo

Suffolk County Math Teachers Math Contest: A competition sponsored by SCMTA and held after school.

American Math Contest: (Grade 8) Sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America and administered to selected students in the fall of each academic year.

Welcome to our Online Resources page, where you’ll find a wealth of tools and materials designed to support both parents and students in navigating middle school math. Our curated collection includes interactive tutorials, practice exercises, and instructional videos to help reinforce classroom learning and address specific math concepts. Explore these resources to empower your math journey and make learning a collaborative and enjoyable experience.

Online Textbook 
Students can access their textbook through Clever.

Scientific Calculator 
Students can use this calculator while completing homework or studying.

Delta Math

Students have accounts and can access material when they login with Google.

Purple Math    6th Grade     Pre-Algebra   Algebra 1

Students can access grade-level videos created by math teachers.

Math TV 
Students can view over 10,000 math videos. Basic Math videos represent the topics taught in middle school.

PBS Math Club
Students can access videos that cover sixth through ninth grade topics taught. Videos range from one to six-minutes.

Math Arcade
Students can play games to practice math skills such as operations and fractions.

Math Play
Students can play games to practice middle school mathematics.

Cram
Students can access interactive flashcards to study mathematical vocabulary.

AAA Math   *Can be translated to Spanish 
Students can access online lessons and practice problems.

Teacher Tube
Students can view videos made by teachers.  Students can easily search for videos by topic.

Math 4 Children Plus
Students can find games, worksheets with answer keys and quizzes by grade-level and topic.

Khan Academy      6th Grade    7th Grade    8th Grade    Algebra 1
Students can watch video tutorials and complete practice questions.

Kid Smart Education
Students can print practice worksheets and answer keys.

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