Mathematics

Contact:
Peter Herbert (grades PreK-12)
Tel: 708-583-6277
Email:  herbertp@epcusd401.org
 
Doug Whitesell (grades 9-12)
Tel: 708-583-6453
Fax: 708-452-0732
Email:  whiteselld@epcusd401.org
 
Curriculum area initiatives

• Map curriculum in all grades to create better scope and sequence
• Examine eighth grade Algebra I program
• Align core classes in high school to better prepare for ACT
• Align curriculum more closely to Illinois State Standards
• Create common assessments for teachers of same course (for example, Algebra II)

 
Standards

• STATE GOAL 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.
• STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
• STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.
• STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.
• STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.