Math
Head of Department: Seth Bundy Tel. (206) 252-5818
The goal of our mathematics program is to prepare each student to meet the mathematical demands presented by high school, college and careers. In our math classes, students are active participants in building their understanding of mathematical concepts as well as practicing procedures. Students learn in a collaborative problem-solving environment, and they are expected to work in a variety of situations, including independent work, in pairs, and groups. They are also expected to justify their ideas orally and in writing. The Hamilton math teachers actively collaborate with each other to improve our methods and implement proven and research-based techniques that help students learn. Some examples of these methods include the use of a clear teaching point, public records, the intentional treatment and use of vocabulary, journal writing, pressing for justification, accountable talk, group work, and the use of technology.The mathematical focus at each grade level is determined by the WA State Math Standards. Students in the regular education program work on grade-level standards, students in Honors work on standards one year above grade-level, and students in APP on standards two years above grade-level. For students who need extended time or are below standard, we offer a support math class, called Math Improvement, at each grade level. We also provide support after school.
The core set of instructional materials for our mathematics program is the Connected Mathematics Program (CMP2) and Discovering Series (high school courses). For information on these programs please visit the following web-sites: CMP2: http://www.phschool.com/cmp2/parent_guide/ and Discovering Series: http://www.keypress.com/x1735.xml.
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