Mathematics
Welcome to Sayreville Public Schools Mathematics DEPARTMENT
Dr. Mala Maharana, Supervisor of Mathematics, Business, Computer Science and CTE programs
Phone: (732) 525-5252 ext. 8121 Twitter Handle: @MaharanaMala
Please feel free to schedule time with me!
- Mathematics Department Mission and Philosophy
- Elementary and Samsel Upper Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Linkit Benchmark Assessments
- Summer Math Review 2025-26
- Practice Materials
- Parent Information Sessions
- Resources
Mathematics Department Mission and Philosophy
Mission
“The mission of the Sayreville Mathematics Department is to provide a comprehensive educational experience in mathematics while supporting inquiry and higher level thinking. Students in Sayreville develop critical thinking skills, quantitative and qualitative reasoning abilities and the capability to analyze a variety of situations while formulating feasible and appropriate solutions. Our students are challenged to think critically in school while setting the stage for real world applications.”
Philosophy
- The teachers in the Mathematics Department at all levels in the district are the greatest resource for you and your children. They are familiar with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and possess an excellent knowledge of the subject and course that they teach. Additionally, some of our staff members teach at the college level.
- Teachers use the available technology regularly in class to provide a rich educational experience for the students while allowing them to immerse the class in the content.
- Our teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities and Collaborative Inquiry groups designed to enhance their professional knowledge and teaching.
- Students at Sayreville War Memorial High School are required to complete three years of Mathematics including successful completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry. We encourage students to continue their exploration of Mathematics through their senior year by offering a number of additional courses in both the traditional progression as well as alternate offerings. All courses that are offered are aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- The goal of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Mathematics is to provide all students in New Jersey a common and consistent understanding of mathematics and skills needed to be successful in their daily lives.
- For those students wishing to challenge themselves we offer Advanced Placement courses in PreCalulus, Calculus AB and Calculus BC and Statistics. We are also offering Advanced Placement Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles.
- In this ever changing world, students are required to have a solid understanding of problem solving in order to be successful in later life. The Mathematics Department in Sayreville is committed to assisting students in this journey with the intention of making our students productive citizens.
Elementary and Samsel Upper Elementary School
Middle School
- IXL Login
- Resources to practice learning and teaching math in summer
- Summer Assignment (see Summer Math Review panel)
- Imagine Learning
Parent Placement Letter Middle School
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Sayreville School District is committed to providing the best possible education for every child. We offer a variety of course levels in Math and Language Arts to ensure that all students are appropriately challenged and supported.
Middle School Leveling:
- Math: Courses are leveled in 7th and 8th grade.
Students who meet specific criteria may be recommended for Honors classes in either subject. Placement in high school math courses is determined by the student's middle school math progression.
Placement Criteria:
Several factors are considered when placing students in Math and Language Arts courses:
- Primary Consideration: The recommendation of the student's current teacher, who has valuable insight into the student's abilities, work ethic, and overall performance.
- Additional Factors:
- Grades in the current class
- NJSLA scores
- Quarterly benchmarks
- Linkit Benchmark
Placement Flexibility:
While initial placement is based on teacher recommendations, adjustments may be made as needed based on factors such as state test scores. If you have questions about your child's placement, please contact the Guidance Department or the Departmental Supervisor.
Honors Courses:
Honors courses provide a more demanding and rewarding academic experience. Students who thrive in honors courses typically possess the following characteristics:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex concepts
- Capacity for independent work
- Willingness to analyze complex texts
- Motivation to apply learning to real-life situations
- Genuine interest in the subject and a strong work ethic
For any questions or further information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
| Dr. Mala Maharana Supervisor of Mathematics, Business and Computer Science (732) 525-5252 ext. 8121 |
High School
- Honor Society – Mu Alpha Theta
- Summer Assignment (see Summer Math Review panel)
High School Course Map
Typical Mathematics Course Sequence for 2025-2026 School Year
| 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adv | 7301 | Alg 1 H | Advanced Honors to include Grades 6 and 7 only | ||||
| Honors | |||||||
| Honors/ Accel | 6301a | 7301 | Alg 1 H | Geom H | Alg 2 H | Pre Calc H | Calc AB |
| Calc BC | |||||||
| Alg 1 CP | Geom | Alg 2 CP | Alg 3 Trig | Pre Calc | |||
| CP | 6300/ 6304 | 7302/ 7304 | 8324 | Algebra 8 | Geometry 8 | Pre Calc | Calc |
| Geometry | Alg 2 CP/ Alg 2 | Alg 3/ Trig | |||||
| Pull Out Res | 6306 | 7306 | Geometry | Alg 2 | Other | ||
Linkit Benchmark Assessments
Summer Math Review 2025-26
SUMMER MATH REVIEW FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH COURSES
For some math classes, a summer review packet is available on the Mathematics Department Website which can be accessed via the Middle School App or the Middle School website. Students are asked to access the review assignment that corresponds to the class they are taking in September 2025. Once the assignment is accessed, BOTH THE ASSIGNMENT AND ANSWER KEY are posted. Over the summer students are asked to work on the assignment and check their answers against the answer key that is provided.
On the first day of class, all students are asked to bring with them the assignment (packet), their answers, AND ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE ON ANY PROBLEMS. Teachers will spend the first few days of school reviewing and providing either instruction or review of these topics as well as providing additional questions to complete. Following this review and practice, teachers will administer an assessment designed to measure proficiency on these skills. The actual summer packet will not be graded; rather the content that is contained in the packet, following instruction, will be graded. Summer Assignments for courses are listed below.
- Incoming Grade 6 Summer Assignment
- Incoming Grade 6 Summer Assignment Answer Key
- Incoming Grade 6 Advanced Honors Summer Assignment
- Incoming 8th Grade Summer Math Packet
- Incoming Grade 8 Summer Packet Answer Key
- Incoming Grade 7 Algebra 1 Summer Assignment
- Incoming Grade 7 Algebra 1 Summer Assignment Key
- Incoming Grade 7 Summer Assignment
- Incoming Grade 7 Summer Assignment Key
SUMMER MATH REVIEW FOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH COURSES
For all math classes, a summer review packet is available on the Mathematics Department Website which can be accessed via the High School App or the High School website. Students are asked to access the review assignment that corresponds to the class they are taking in September 2025. Once the assignment is accessed, BOTH THE ASSIGNMENT AND ANSWER KEY are posted. Over the summer students are asked to work on the assignment and check their answers against the answer key that is provided.
For AP Courses, there are no answer keys posted as the expectation is that students have mastered the prerequisite materials in order to be successful in class.
On the first day of class, all students are asked to bring with them the assignment (packet), their answers, AND ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE ON ANY PROBLEMS. Teachers will spend the first few days of school reviewing and providing either instruction or review of these topics as well as providing additional questions to complete. Following this review and practice, teachers will administer an assessment designed to measure proficiency on these skills. The actual summer packet will not be graded; rather the content that is contained in the packet, following instruction, will be graded. Summer Assignments for courses are listed below.
- Statistics Summer Assignment
- Statistics Answer Key
- Pre-Calculus Summer Assignment Answer Key
- Pre-Calculus Summer Assignment
- Pre-Calculus Honors Summer Assignment Answers
- Pre-Calculus Honors Summer Assignment
- Geometry Honors Summer Packet Answers
- Geometry Honors Summer Packet
- Geometry CP Summer Packet
- Geometry CP Answer Key
- Fundamentals of College Algebra Summer Packet
- Fundamentals of College Algebra Answer Key
- Calculus Summer Assignment Solutions
- Calculus Honors Summer Assignment
- AP Statistics Summer Assignment
- Algebra 3 Trigonometry Summer Assignment Answers
- Algebra 3 Trigonometry Summer Assignment
- Algebra 2 Honors Summer Packet Answer Key
- Algebra 2 Honors Summer Packet
- Algebra 2 CP Summer Assignment Answer Key
- Algebra 2 CP Summer Assignment
- Algebra 1 Summer Assignment Key
- Algebra 1 Summer Assignment
OPTIONAL Summer Review Information Grades K–5
Tenmarks offers a program for parents and students designed to address and maintain skills gained through their math course. It is designed to be completed at home and assists students in keeping up with their mathematical knowledge and skills. For more information, you can click the link below and sign up.
The Quantile Framework for Mathematics is a website offering a Math Challenge running through July. Math problems will be sent through e mail to be submitted. For more information you can click the link below and sign up.
Calculation Nation is an interactive website offering mathematically based games for students to "play" while reinforcing essential concepts. It is hosted by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. For more information you can click the link below.
Students are also free to explore topics on IXL.com. It will be available to them all summer long. Students will need their username and password in case they elect to complete any topics they feel could be beneficial to them for their upcoming school year.
Practice Materials
Parent Information Sessions
Resources
Our math curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and skills, while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. We use a combination of high-quality textbook series to achieve these goals.
- Grades 6: Envision Mathematics
- Grades 7 & 8: A blend of resources from Cengage and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- High School: A blend of resources from Cengage and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, tailored to specific course levels (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, etc.)
This approach allows us to select the most appropriate materials for each grade level, ensuring that students are challenged and engaged while building a deep understanding of mathematical principles.
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