Welcome to the Math Department



Our Belief

We believe that the success of a student depends on three factors:

1. The amount of interest the child puts into his education.
2. The amount of interest the parent puts into the child's education.
3. The learning environment created by the school.

Philosophy

Our expectation is that every student at August Martin High School will take
four years of mathematics. All students are encouraged to take the most
challenging mathematics courses at which they can function and succeed.

To meet the demands of the College Preparatory initiative and to help
students transition to college and technical careers, our goal is to help
students master the Sequential Mathematics curriculum. Those students
who require Bridge to Algebra before entering Mathematics A, will be
exposed to a variety of teaching strategies. All students will receive
supplementary supportive assistance when needed.

Bilingual courses will be offered in Bridge to Algebra and Mathematics A.

Mathematical Placement

1. Entering freshmen who score below the 26th percentile on the Queens
Math Test, DRP or the CAT, will be programmed for MG1.
2. Those scoring within the 25th and 50th percentile on the Queens Math
Test, DRP or the CAT, will be programmed in M$A. M$A is an extended
period program running 7or 8 periods per week.
3. Entering freshmen scoring above the 50th percentile on the Queens Math
Test, DRP or the CAT, will be programmed for M$1.
4. Students who pass Bridge to Algebra MG1 and MG2 will be programmed
for M$A.

Visit  the math links at  the Library Website

Students are welcome to see the Math Assistant Principal regarding any
inquiry about their math class. Students should come only during their lunch
period, unless there is an emergency.

Students are discouraged from cutting their classes in order to see the Math
Assistant Principal. They must get a pass from their class teacher.

Math Sequence

Mathematics A (M#A, M#B, M#C, M#D) – Prentice Hall  A four term
sequence Math A Regents Course. Each course is a double period class.
M#A begins the sequence in the first term and so on. The Math A course
includes logic,algebra, coordinate & analytical geometry, probability,
systems of equation, trigonometry of right triangle, statistics, locus and
construction.

Mathematics A (M&1, M&2, M&3 or M#1, M#2, M#3)    

A three term sequence Math A Regents Course. The sequence M&1, M&2
and M&3 is an accelerated program where each course is a single period
class. The sequence M#1, M#2 and M#3 is an accelerated program with
extra support. Each course is a double period class.

Mathematics A (M$A, M$B, M$C & M$D)     

A four term sequence Math A Regents Course. Each course is a single
period class.M$A begins the sequence in the first term and so on. M$D is
given in the last term and culminates in the Regents Math A Examination.
Each class is the prerequisite for the next class. The Math A course includes
logic, algebra, coordinate & analytical geometry, probability, systems of
equation, trigonometry of right triangle, statistics, locus & construction.

Mathematics B (*M$E, M$F, M$G & M$H- four terms) (**M$4, M$5, M$6-
three terms)  Prerequisite: Passed the Math A Regents Exam

*A four term sequence Math B Regents Course. M$E is given in the first
term and so on. M$H is given in the last term and culminates in the Regents
Math B Examination. **A three term sequence Math B Regents Course. M$4
is given in the first term and so on. M$6 is given in the last term and
culminates in the Regents Math B Examination. Each class is the
prerequisite for the next class. The Math B course includes relations and
functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometry,
complex numbers, transformational geometry, probability, sequences,
binomial theorem and statistics.

Intermediate Algebra (MG3 & MG4 or MGS)

An enriched course which contains algebra and geometry including
matrices, determinants, sequences, trigonometry and complex fractions.
Students must have attained a passing score in the Course 1 Regents Exam
or Math A Regents Exam along with the approval of the Assistant Principal-
Mathematics.

Pre-Calculus (MEP1 & MEP2)  

A course for those students planning to take Advanced Placement Calculus.
The courseincludes topics such as sequences, series, methods of
convergence for series, analytic geometry of parametric equations, polar
graphs, Theory of Equations, matrices & limits.
Michael Frank
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Michael Frank, Assistant Principal
August Martin High School  156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434  Phone: (718) 528-2920
Anthony Cromer, Principal
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