Mathematics 6-8

  • Why does the math look different?
    The language of the Common Core standards, the shifts in mathematics instruction, and the goals of the Standards for Mathematical Practices have transformed the way in which our students are learning mathematics.

     

     CC Math               CC Math Explained               Math PTA

  • California Common Core Mathematics
    Transitional Kindergarten – High School


    GUSD is committed to offering a high-quality mathematics education to all students TK through Grade 12 based on the California State Standards for Mathematics with an emphasis on the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Students will experience mathematics education in ways that will strengthen their conceptual development.  Preparing students for college and careers will be achieved through engagement in rigorous and meaningful mathematics education that will shape them into competent mathematicians and ultimately enhance their opportunities for future endeavors.

     

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    How are the content standards organized?
    The standards are clustered into five domains. The domains are listed below.
    Note the changes that occur in some domains from K-5 to 6-8 to High School (HS)

    K

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    4th

    5th

    6th

    7th

         8th

    HS

    Geometry

    Geometry

    Measurement and Data

    Statistics & Probability

    Statistics & Probability

    Number & Operations: Base Ten

    Number System

    Number & Quantity

    Operations & Algebraic Thinking

    Expressions & Equations

    Algebra

    Counting & Cardinality

     

     

    Number & Operations:
    Fractions

     

    Ratios & Proportional Relationships

    Functions

    Functions


    What are the Standards for Mathematical Practice?
    The Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe ways in which students engage with the mathematics content throughout the grade levels. Students apply the practices as they become competent practitioners in the elementary, middle and high school years. 

    Make sense of problems and

    persevere in solving them.

    Use appropriate tools strategically.

    Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

    Attend to precision.

    Construct viable arguments and

    critique the reasoning of others.

    Look for and make use of structure.

    Model with mathematics

    Look for and express regularity

    in repeated reasoning.

    Standards for Mathematical Practices Chart for Students and Parents