Math
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Thurston Middle School
Mathematics Department
Joan Palermo, 6th grade
Lisa Yetman, 6th grade
Kevin Campion, 6th and 7th grade
Ashley Fedun, 7th grade
Marian Donovan, 7th grade
Marcie Abramson, 8th grade
Mathematics Overview
The Mathematics Program of the Thurston Middle School supports the mission of the Westwood Public Schools Mathematics Program to develop in students an understanding of mathematical concepts, procedures, and strategies, and to enable students to competently apply and communicate mathematical knowledge in varied problem-solving contexts.
The Thurston Middle School Mathematics Learning Standards for grades 6-8 are based on the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework (November 2000) and the Supplement to this document (May 2004), and include units of study in the following mathematical content strands:
Math classes at Thurston are leveled beginning in grade 7. Please see specific course infromation posted under each grade level for details about course content. To understand the sequence of course options grades 6 through 8, please see the "Math Course Sequence" diagram. |