Katy Independent
School District
Math
Secondary Mathematics
Beliefs
Math classes at Katy ISD provide all students with opportunities to learn important mathematical concepts while empowering students to become confident, resourceful and persistent problem solvers.
Guiding Principles
- Math classrooms have a learning environment that is challenging and supportive.
- Math concepts are connected through the use of multiple representations which develop understanding and the ability to solve problems.
- Learned concepts are demonstrated and communicated daily both orally and in writing.
Parent Information
- Math Homework is due tomorrow – How can I help?
- Why does the math that my child brings home look different from the math I remember?
- How can I find the Texas standards? - Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills
KAP Mathematics
In KAP Mathematics, curriculum and instruction is accelerated in order for students to access and be successful in AP Statistics and AP Calculus while in high school.
Interactive Student Websites:
- Interactive Math Glossary K-8
- Figure This - Grades 6-8 Math Enrichment
- Calculation Nation - Grades 8-8 Math games to increase fluency
- National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
- Interactive Applets -High School courses
Graphing Calculators Resources
Graphing calculators are utilized in high school math courses as a tool for exploration. Graphing calculators allow students to explore in-depth mathematical analysis to find solutions symbolically, numerically, and graphically. A graphing calculator can also be used to check the reasonableness of a solution. Below are some helpful online graphing calculators.
Parent Resources
- English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
- Katy ISD Junior High Curriculum
- Katy ISD High School Curriculum
- Math Contests
- Enrichment Learning