Math
Math Grading Policy
Tests - 50%
Unit tests
Periodic Assessments
Midterm
Quizzes/Projects: 20%
Homework - 10%
Class Work/Journal Entries/Group Work - 10%
Performance Task - 10%
Standards + IXL
IXL's math skills are aligned to the Standards, providing comprehensive coverage of math concepts and applications.
New York State Assessments
In 2020, the math exams administration dates are April 22-23, with make-up exams on April 24, 27, and 28.
The charts below illustrate the different clusters and standards recommended for instructional emphasis. Standards that are recommended for greater emphasis are indicated with a check mark while those that are recommended for instruction after the administration of the Common Core Mathematics Test are indicated by the word “Post.”
6th Grade:
Major Clusters
- Ratios & Proportional Relationships
- The Number System v
- Expressions and Equations
Supporting Clusters
- Geometry
Additional Clusters
- The Number System 6.NS.2,3,4
Post Test Material:
- Statistics and Probability
7th Grade
Major Clusters
- Ratios & Proportional Relationships
- The Number System
- Expressions and Equations
Supporting Clusters
- Statistics and Probability
Additional Clusters
- Geometry: Scale Factor/Circles
- Statistics and Probability
Post Test Material:
- Geometry: 7.G.2,3,5,6
8th Grade
Major Clusters
- Expressions and Equations
- Functions
- Geometry
Supporting Clusters
- Statistics and Probability
Additional Clusters
- Geometry: Cones, Cylinders, Spheres
Post Test Material:
- The Number System (Irrational Numbers)
- Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem
