The Maine West Mathematics Department strives to address the varied needs of all our students by utilizing an integrated curriculum, differentiated instruction, and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).  Our professional Learning Teams (PLTs) employ these practices to encourage students of all abilities to reach their full potential as life-long learners, while supporting the development of content and skills, critical thinking and problem solving.

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

At Maine Township District 207, we are committed to helping your child reach their fullest potential during their high school experience. Recognizing there may occasionally be times when students require extra support, the District has implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that addresses the academic and social/emotional needs of all our students. MTSS is intended to be timely, personal, and responsive; and, involves using data to target specific needs, monitor outcomes, and identify and implement proactive and responsive teaching practices.

Tier I: Universal Supports (classroom based):  Tier I is the foundation of good teaching and is aimed at achieving both equity and excellence for all students.  With the belief that every student can be academically successful given the right amount of time and support, classroom-based strategies include differentiated instruction, consistent language, communication of explicit expectations with reminders, and positive reinforcement.

Tier II: Targeted, Programmatic, or Small-Group Academic Interventions: Tier II intervention is recommended when a student indicates a need greater than Tier I strategies alone can meet. Tier II intervention builds on Tier I strategies, adding more intensive instruction time in small group settings, with Teacher Assistants, and occasionally adjusting the student’s schedule to include a supervised study period or after school workshop.

Tier III: Intensive Individual Academic Interventions: Tier III intervention is recommended only when Tier I and Tier II supports are insufficient to further academic success.  If a student is identified as requiring Tier III interventions, they will be referred to the Director of Special Education or the Assistant Principal for Student Supports for assessment of their specific needs and an individualized plan will be developed to support those needs.

PARENT/STUDENT Math Course Planning:

All students are required to take three (3) full year credits of Mathematics. There are several factors to consider when selecting a student’s next math course: career pathway, pace of the the course, success in future math courses, workload of the student, plus outside of school factors; therefore, please contact Maine West Math Department for information regarding the characteristics/expectations of each course and possible pathways.

Math Teachers:  Office hours (B116), Tuesday – Friday 3:00 – 3:30 pm or by appointment

Math Teacher Assistants:  Warrior Resource Center (B225), by referral

Math Tutoring:  Warrior Resource Center (B225), Drop In/Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:58 pm

Peer Tutoring:  Warrior Resource Center (B225), Drop In/Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 8:15 am

Department Chair:  By appointment (B116)

Calculators

The Board of Education continues to support District 207’s plan to provide TI-84 calculator access within the school environment for every student.  Calculators are available in classrooms during the school day, or through a loan program for students in specific programs, through the Maine West Chrome Depot.  NOTE:  Should a loaner calculator be damaged or lost, the student is responsible for the replacement cost.

Students can also access the calculator function on their school-issued Chromebooks at Desmos.com or https://www.numworks.com/simulator/ , utilize their personal TI-84 calculator or access https://www.numworks.com/simulator/ on their personal smart device .

Maine West Chrome Depot:
Hours:  Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
847-827-7551
[email protected]