The Williamsburg-James City County Schools Mathematics Program begins at the elementary level with an interactive, hands-on approach to learning mathematics. Math Expressions, published by Houghton-Mifflin Hartcourt, is the adopted instructional resource and sets the tone and instructional philosophy at the elementary level. Students are encouraged to explore patterns and build relationships with manipulatives as well as engage in “Math Talk” as they solidify their understanding of foundational number concepts.

At the middle school level, all students will complete at least Enriched Pre-Algebra by the end of eighth grade. Technology, manipulatives, and collaboration are techniques that are used with students to help them develop a deep understanding of the mathematics curriculum. Application of foundational number concepts is interwoven within the middle school math curriculum. Many students complete high school Algebra before they leave middle school and a few students even complete high school Geometry.

At the high school level, students have the opportunity to take an extensive range of courses. Classes range from Algebra I to AP Calculus and students have the option of taking Algebra and Geometry as semester courses or year long courses. The expectation is that students take a math course each year they attend high school, with students completing a minimum of either Functions-Trigonometry or Probability and Statistics.  Math is an integral part of adult success in our world.  Math helps us learn to think, problem solve, and interpret the world around us.

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				Theresa Roettinger Coordinator of Mathematics Telephone: (757) 603-6467 Fax: (757) 565-9388 E-mail: roettingert@wjcc.k12.va.us
				Connie Shephard Lead Math Specialist Telephone: (757) 603-6468 Fax: (757) 565-9388 E-mail: shepardc@wjcc.k12.va.us