Math
Mission Statement
The SCSS Math Department will strive to increase every child’s “Mathematical Power.” “Mathematical Power” denotes an individual’s capabilities necessary to explore, conjecture, and reason logically, as well as the ability to use a variety of mathematical methods effectively to solve problems. This notion is based on the fact that mathematics is more than a collection of concepts and skills to be mastered. It includes methods of investigating and reasoning, means of communication, and notions of context. In order for this to occur, it will be imperative to develop personal self-confidence in Mathematics for each student.
Math Program:
The FCPS High School Mathematics program includes courses from Introduction to Algebra through Calculus. Each course is based upon a Program of Studies aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and Principles and Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000. The program of studies (POS) for each of the courses may be found at: http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OHSICS/math/pospage.htm
Math Websites:
- Virginia SOL test prep interactive exercises: http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html
- Algebra Help - worksheets with practice problems: http://www.algebrahelp.com/worksheets
- Practice math problems ranging from Basic Math through Trigonometry: http://www.quia.com/dir/math
- Help on topics ranging from Algebra through Calculus, including Statistics: http://mathforum.com/library/topics/
- Fairfax County Program of Studies (POS): www.fcps.edu/DIS/pos/
- New York Regents Test site - good SOL practice: http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/math-a.cfm
- Also visit Blackboard.com to see your class information!
Staff:
MS Department Chair: Leslie Rozzoni
HS Department Chair: Gina Griffin-Evans