Mathematics
Number sense, problem solving and statistics
Grade 2 – AP Statistics
Mission & Overview
Our Mathematics program builds fluency and confidence step by step — from place value and basic operations in elementary school to Regents-level Geometry and AP Statistics — always connecting math to real-world problem solving.
Grade Span
Grade 2 through AP Statistics
Core Strands
Number & Operations • Fractions & Decimals • Geometry & Measurement • Algebra • Statistics
Regents & AP
Geometry Regents • AP Statistics Exam • year-long NYS test preparation
Format
Manipulatives & modeling • fluency checks • weekly IXL practice • projects
Elementary Math Foundations
Each grade deepens number sense and operations, building toward the fluency students need for algebra.
Grade 2: Place Value & Fact Fluency
Numbers to 1,000; addition/subtraction strategies; 2- and 3-digit operations with regrouping; money and time.
Grade 3: Multiplication, Division & Fractions
Place value to 10,000; multiplication & division facts (1–12); multi-digit multiplication; intro to fractions.
Grade 4: Multi-Digit Operations & Fractions
Place value to 1,000,000; multi-digit multiplication & division; equivalent fractions; decimal notation.
Grade 5: Expressions, Fractions & Decimals
Order of operations; fractions with unlike denominators; decimal operations; geometry, measurement & data.
Skills Built Every Year
Number & Operations
- Place value & rounding
- Addition & subtraction fluency
- Multiplication & division facts
- Multi-digit operations
Fractions & Decimals
- Unit fractions & equivalence
- Comparing & ordering
- Adding & subtracting fractions
- Decimal notation & operations
Geometry & Measurement
- Shapes & attributes
- Perimeter & area
- Telling time & money
- Metric & customary units
Problem Solving & Data
- Word problems & modeling
- Math journals & explanations
- Collecting & graphing data
- Patterns & sequences
- Real-world applications
Courses
6 courses, each with its units of study. Pick a course to see it.
Pre-Algebra
Strengthening math skills and problem-solving confidence while preparing for algebra, real-world application, and the NYS Test.
- 1Integers & Rational Numbers
- 2Expressions
- 3Equations & Inequalities
- 4Ratios, Proportions & Percents
- 5Functions & Graphing
- 6Geometry
- 7Statistics & Probability
- 8Algebra Readiness
Weekly IXL practice and a year-long focus build the skills students need for the New York State Test and future algebra courses.
Algebra I
Students build the foundations of algebra — from functions and graphing to quadratics, radicals, and data analysis.
- 1Foundations & Functions
- 2Linear Functions & Graphing
- 3Polynomials & Factoring
- 4Systems of Equations & Inequalities
- 5Quadratic Equations & Functions
- 6Exponents & Exponential Functions
- 7Radical Expressions & the Pythagorean Theorem
- 8Rational Expressions & Functions
- 9Data Analysis & Probability
Students use the TI-84 graphing calculator throughout the course, and advanced students strengthen their understanding by tutoring peers.
Geometry
Students explore shapes, space, and proof — preparing for the Geometry Regents Examination.
- 1Foundations of Geometry
- 2Transformations
- 3Congruence & Proofs
- 4Parallel Lines & Triangle Relationships
- 5Similarity
- 6Right Triangles & Trigonometry
- 7Quadrilaterals
- 8Circles
- 9Area, Surface Area & Volume
The course concludes by early June with dedicated review for Regents-style questions ahead of the exam.
Algebra II
Building on Algebra I, students advance into polynomial, rational, exponential, trigonometric, and matrix methods.
- 1Algebra I Refresher & Linear Systems
- 2Quadratic Functions & Equations
- 3Polynomial & Rational Functions
- 4Rational Exponents & Radicals
- 5Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
- 6Trigonometric Functions, Equations & Identities
- 7Conic Sections
- 8Matrices & Determinants
- 9Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability
Advanced students strengthen their understanding by tutoring peers, and coursework concludes with a year-end project.
Precalculus
Students review algebra, trigonometry, and geometry while building the foundation for success in Calculus.
- 1Slope, Functions & Graphing Review
- 2Polynomial Division & Complex Numbers
- 3Logarithmic & Exponential Functions
- 4Trigonometry: Radians, Degrees & Applications
- 5Vectors & Physics Applications
- 6Matrices & Systems of Equations
- 7Sequences & Probability
- 8Conic Sections & Analytic Geometry
- 9History of Algebra & Trigonometry
Coursework highlights the mathematicians behind key theorems and applies concepts to real-world physics and astronomy problems.
AP Statistics
Students learn to collect, organize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data — building the skills for the AP Statistics Exam.
- 1Exploring One-Variable Data
- 2Exploring Two-Variable Data
- 3Collecting Data
- 4Probability, Random Variables & Distributions
- 5Sampling Distributions
- 6Inference for Categorical Data: Proportions
- 7Inference for Quantitative Data: Means
- 8Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square
- 9Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes
Assessment & Grading
- 01
Grades 2–5
- 30% — Assessments
- 20% — Projects & Tasks
- 20% — Classwork & Participation
- 15% — Homework
- 15% — Final Cumulative Task
- 02
Grades 5/6 – 12 · Secondary Math Pathway
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics
Grading detail is shown below for the six courses with published syllabi. Calculus will be added once its syllabus is available.
- 03
Pre-Algebra
- 25% Exams
- 15% Quizzes
- 20% Homework
- 15% Participation
- 10% Classwork
- 15% Friday IXL
- 04
Geometry
- 25% Exams
- 20% Quizzes
- 25% Homework
- 15% Participation
- 15% Classwork
- 05
Statistics (AP)
- 25% Exams
- 15% Quizzes
- 25% Homework
- 15% Participation
- 20% MP Project
- 06
Algebra I
- 25% Exams
- 20% Quizzes
- 25% Homework
- 20% Project
- 10% Participation
- 07
Algebra II
- 25% Exams
- 20% Quizzes
- 25% Homework
- 20% Project
- 10% Participation
- 08
Precalculus
- 25% Exams
- 20% Quizzes
- 25% Homework
- 20% Project
- 10% Participation
What Makes Us Unique
- One continuous math pathway — from place value to AP Statistics
- Hands-on manipulatives and real-world contexts at every grade
- Weekly IXL practice builds fluency and NYS test readiness
- Regents and AP preparation woven throughout the course, not crammed at the end
- Small classes with individual feedback through math journals and check-ins
From counting blocks to confidence intervals — one continuous path toward mathematical fluency.
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