Mathematics

Mathematics, rightly viewed, posses not only truth, but supreme beauty..."

Bertrand Russell

The Mathematics division of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department strives daily to provide a strong foundation in one of education's core competencies. Mathematics is not only a cornerstone of our society's development, innovation, and genius, but imperative for cultivating your child's logical mind and problem-solving ability.

The NSC Vision for Mathematics Teaching and Learning

To awaken the mathematician within every Normandy student, inspiring them to see the world through the lens of possibility, curiosity, and innovation. We imagine a future where every student confidently tackles challenges, generates bold solutions, and uses mathematical thinking to transform their communities and the world. By cultivating equity, creativity, and intellectual courage, we strive for every Normandy graduate to emerge as a visionary, a problem solver, and a leader ready to shape a brighter, just, and globally connected future.

The Normandy Schools Collaborative mathematic classrooms are environments focused on worthwhile problematic tasks and meaningful discourse among learners in small and large groups.

We are in the learning business, and ultimately what matters most in classrooms is what is going on in the minds of our students relative to the mathematics at hand. 

Mission

Our mission in the Normandy Schools Collaborative Mathematics Department is to ignite the full potential of every Normandy student through critical thinking, collaboration, and thriving engagement in rigorous, equitable, and meaningful mathematical experiences. We empower teachers with visionary tools, dynamic professional learning, and unwavering support to cultivate a lifelong love of mathematics. By integrating real-world challenges, fostering rich mathematical discourse, and harnessing technology thoughtfully, we prepare every Normandy student to excel academically, pursue ambitious goals, and become courageous, capable, and compassionate global citizens.

The goals of the mathematics program are twofold:

• To implement a coherent, district-wide content and standards-driven mathematics plan.
• To provide instructional and professional support to school sites, so that ALL students will achieve proficiency in Algebra 1 and more advanced mathematics courses. 

These goals are supported strategically through four program components:

1. The development and use of grade-specific instructional units
2. The use of teacher experts, school-site instructional coaches, and district leadership to guide professional development.
3. The use and analysis of formative periodic assessments.
4. The use of assessment data to focus and implement immediate intervention where students most need help.