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Hillside Public Schools

Mathematics

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department is is committed to providing all students with a strong foundation in mathematical understanding and problem-solving. excellent forum for students to develop the thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to be lifelong learners. The goal of the Mathematics Department is to promote the personal and academic growth of each student. The Mathematics Department facilitates the construction of meaningful mathematical knowledge and skills. The Mathematics Department is committed to using technology to enhance instruction and help students become educated producers and consumers of quantitative information in the 21st century. The math curriculum fosters students' natural curiosity by encouraging all students to develop the ability, confidence, and motivation to succeed academically.

Rita Della Valle

Math Supervisor email: rdellavalle@hillsidek12.org

Curricular Resources

 The mathematics curriculum is designed to meet and exceed the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics, as students will have opportunities to take advanced courses such as Precalculus, Trigonometry and Statistics, Calculus, AP Calculus, and dual enrollment NJIT Math 108 University Mathematics, as well as the core courses of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Each of these courses will seek to build procedural fluency on a foundation of conceptual understanding.

Summer Learning

Math Curricular Resources

  • Standards

    • The mathematics curricula for the Hillside Public Schools district are based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics. For more information on these standards, please visit the following link: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics.

    • K - 8 enVision Mathematics Textbook
    • Algebra I – enVision Algebra 1 Textbook
    • Geometry - enVision Geometry Textbook
    • Algebra II - enVision Algebra II Textbook

  • In grades K - 8, students have access to SuccessMaker. SuccessMaker is an adaptive, differentiated learning resource for students to build their skills in mathematics.

    In grades K - Algebra I, students have access to CueThink, a digital application focused on problem-solving.

    In grades 2-6, students have access to Reflex and Frax, a digital program focused on building math fluency.

    At the High School, students have access to Edia, an interactive technology-based program that provides instant feedback for students.

  • The Mathematics Department utilizes assessment for both formative and summative assessment. The goals of mathematics assessments are to:

    • Determine students’ mastery of standards and course objectives
    • Provide feedback for students for continuous improvement
    • Prepare students for high-stakes assessments

    Assessment will look different for different courses, but most will require some combination of the following: exit tickets, quizzes, projects, tests, and unit tests. At the high school,  finals are administered. Feedback is a critical part of the assessment process. In addition to the course assessments, benchmarks are administered three times a year to show student progress toward grade-level standards.