Virginia Department of Education, Office of School Improvement, Middle School Mathematics Resources

Virginia Department of Education
Office of School Improvement

A School Improvement Resource from the Virginia Department of Education:
Middle School Mathematics

Introduction
This site was developed for principals in schools warned in mathematics. Principals and curriculum experts from across the state share their best practices and uses for the Virginia Department of Education resources highlighted.

Comments from Successful Middle School Principals

Principals from three successful middle schools in Virginia, Thomas Beatty at Thompson Middle in Richmond City, Guylene Wood-Setzer from Auburn Middle in Montgomery County and Dion Ward of Henderson Middle in Richmond City, share insights in the areas of monitoring instruction, professional development and scheduling.

Monitoring Instruction	Professional Development	Scheduling
Associated Resource: Mathematics Observation Rubric

Middle School Mathematics Resources

This video briefly describes uses for the following five instructional resources.

Middle School Mathematics: Online Strategies for Teachers
LEP Mathematics Strategies for Teaching LEP Students
Math Vids
Geometry Module
Thinking Rationally about Fractions, Decimals, and Percent

This video briefly describes uses for the following instructional resources.

Using Algeblocks
Scientific Calculator Manual
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
Released Tests
Curriculum Framework
Electronic Practice Assessment Tools

This video outlines the Algebra Readiness Initiative and associated resources listed below.

VDOE Algebra Readiness Initiative Website
Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test
ARI Curriculum Companion

For questions or additional information contact:
Lois Williams, Ed.D.
Middle School Mathematics Specialist
Lois.williams@doe.virginia.gov
804-786-8078

Mary Whitley Specialist
Office of School Improvement
Mary.whitley@doe.virginia.gov
804-225-3122