Math

CONTACT:

Teacher Name	Phone	Email	Grade Level	The Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching, administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation, recognizes outstanding K-12 mathematics and science teachers from across the U.S. for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. In 2006 the awards will be given to K-6 elementary teachers. (Secondary teachers will be recognized in 2007.) Eligible teachers should have at least five years of mathematics and/or science teaching experience prior to application. Teachers must be nominated before completing an application, and once nominated, a teacher must complete an application by May 1st to be considered for the award. Principals, teachers, students, parents, members of the community, or the general public, may nominate a teacher, preferably by April 1st of the award year. Nominate a Rhodes Math Teacher today at: www.paemst.org
Mr. Jay Cryder	472-2387	jscryder@mpsaz.org
Mr. Tony Garibay	472-2391	tgaribay@mpsaz.org
Mrs. Janie Horton	472-2388	bjhorton@mpsaz.org
Mr. Tom Kneisel	472-2397	tmkneise@mpsaz.org
Mrs. Heather Larsen	472-2394	hnlarsen@mpsaz.org
Ms. Elizabeth Mariotti
Mrs. Jane Martin	472-2396	jcmartin@mpsaz.org
Mr. Dan Siroky	472-2394	dwsiroky@mpsaz.org
Mr. Jim Umlauf	472-2393	jwumlauf@mpsaz.org
Mrs. Deb Viltrakis	472-2398	dlsherro@mpsaz.org
Mrs. Janie Williams	472-2395	jewillia@mpsaz.org

STUDENT CLUBS/ACTIVITIES:

• Math Counts
• Math Tutoring Sessions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Placement will be made based on District Test Scores and classroom performance

7th Grade:

• MA07 GENERAL MATHEMATICS - full year
  This course reinforces and expands on the basic mathematical operations for whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. It also introduces the use of ratios, proportions, percents, geometry, equations, and integers. Prerequisites: District placement test score between 40% and 89% and teacher placement.
• MA10 ACCELERATED MATH - full year
  This course is for higher ability students and will prepare them for an advanced algebra program. Besides the basic areas, the course also covers integers, equations, inequalities, polynomials, square roots, story application problems, formulas, and graphing. This course meets the requirements for seventh grade mathematics. Prerequisites: District placement test score at 90% or higher and teacher placement.
• MA17 BASIC MATHEMATICS - full year
  This course is offered for students who have not mastered the basic skills test. Topics will include the basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. An introduction to percents, number theory, geometry, integers, and solving equations will be included. Prerequisites: District placement test score below 40% and teacher placement.
• MA27 ALGEBRA I - full year
  This is a first year algebra course that prepares the student for more advanced study in math and science. Content includes coordinate graphing, data interpretation, polynomials, factoring, linear and quadratic equations. This course explores algebra through a practical, hands on, problem-solving approach. At times, ideas from algebra, geometry and other academic areas are taught together to communicate an algebraic concept. Seventh graders will earn high school credit upon successful completion of this course. Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in this class is required to advance to MA30 Geometry. THIS COURSE WILL COUNT FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT.
  

8th Grade:

• MA08 8th PRE ALGEBRA - full year
  This course is for those needing a stronger background in basic skills and arithmetic concepts before proceeding to more advanced math courses. A review of computational skills, fractions, decimals, and percents, as well as an introduction to integers, geometry, graphing, equations, and inequalities is emphasized.
• MA18 BASIC MATHEMATICS - full year
  This course is offered for students who have not mastered the basic skills test. Topics will include the basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. An introduction to percents, number theory, geometry, integers, and solving equations will be included.
• MA27 ALGEBRA I - full year 1 credit
  This is a first year algebra course that prepares the student for more advanced study in math and science. Content includes coordinate graphing, data interpretation, polynomials, factoring, linear and quadratic equations. This course explores algebra through a practical, hands on, problem-solving approach. At times, ideas from algebra, geometry and other academic areas are taught together to communicate an algebraic concept. Prerequisite: Students must have maintained an "A" or "B" average in 7th grade Accelerated Math. THIS COURSE WILL COUNT FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT.
• MA30 GEOMETRY - full year 1 credit
  This course presents the principles of geometry in modern language to help students recognize the presence of this facet of math in everyday life. This course includes the study of a classic mathematical system, deductive proof, inductive and deductive reasoning in problem situations. Critical thinking, problem solving, and written explanations are an integral part of this course. Algebraic concepts are applied throughout the course. Prerequisite: Students must maintain an 85% average in both semesters of Algebra I. THIS COURSE WILL COUNT FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT.

9th Grade:

• MA27 ALGEBRA I - full year 1 credit
  This is a first year algebra course that prepares the student for more advanced study in math and science. Content includes coordinate graphing, data interpretation, polynomials, factoring, linear and quadratic equations. This course explores algebra through a practical, hands on, problem-solving approach. At times, ideas from algebra, geometry and other academic areas are taught together to communicate an algebraic concept.
• MA28 ALTERNATIVE ALGEBRA – full year 1 credit
  This course will assist students in meeting the state mathematics standards for ninth grade. Topics include problem solving, symbol manipulation, data analysis and their applications. Students will be enrolled concurrently in MA60 Math concepts.
• MA60 MATH CONCEPTS – full year 1 credit
  This course is required for all ninth grade students who are in Alternative Algebra. It is designed to reinforce the prerequisite skills for algebra and support students in the area of Algebra I content. Math Concepts does not count as a math credit towards graduation requirements. Successful completion of the course will provide students with an elective credit.
• MA30 GEOMETRY - full year 1 credit
  This fully-integrated course presents the principles of geometry in modern language to help students recognize the presence of this facet of math in everyday life. This course includes the study of a classic mathematical system, deductive proof, inductive and deductive reasoning in problem situations. Critical thinking, problem solving, and written explanations are an integral part of this course. Algebraic concepts are applied throughout the course. Prerequisite: Students must maintain an 85% average in both semesters of Algebra I, and teacher placement.