Milton M. Somers Middle School

Departments

Math

Content Standards of the Voluntary State Curriculum for math. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at Milton Somers are instructed in the following areas:

• Algebra and Pattern Functions
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Statistics
• Probability
• Number Relationships and Computation
• Process of Mathematics

Instruction incorporates authentic applications of math skills, as well as test preparation for the county and state assessments. The awarding of a high school diploma is contingent on students receiving a passing score on an Algebra assessment. We believe that a strong middle school math program will assist students in achieving their goals in high school. All math classes, with the exception of Algebra II, will be eighty-four minutes each day. This will allow for additional practice and instruction in math and allow more real life problem solving. For those who never get enough of math, our math department offers extra-curricular activities. A GTT pre- engineering class, MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement), Lego Robotics and Math Counts are available to students who want additional math challenges.

Pre-engineering delves into the concepts of engineering as they apply to the state curriculum.
MESA is an after school program to develop math and science applications through investigation and competition.
Math Counts is a team of students that practice after school to compete against other middle school students within the county and state.                                                                                                                                                                        Lego Robotics is an after school program which is part of CSM's Institute of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (iSTEM).  The program gets students excited about science, technology and engineering by providing a sports-like venue where they apply the lessons they learn in the classroom as they design and build their robots.  Hopefully these students will be inspired to pursue careers in STEM.

 The math department consists of the following members:

If you have any questions regarding the math program you should contact your child's teacher or the department chairperson, Sandy McVerry, or call 301-934-4664.

www.Purplemath.com                                           www.ClassZone.com

www.funbrain.com                                                www.xpmath.com

www.quia.com                                                       www.google.com (search by area of study)

www.SpringBoard.collegeboard.com (Spring Board students will receive a log-on)