Secondary Mathematics
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Middle School mathematics:
Math 6 Units
Math 7 Units
Math 8 Units
U1: The Whole Numbers
U1: Operations with Signed Numbers
U1: The Algebra of One Variable
U2: Fractions & Decimals
U2: Linear Expressions
U2: Tools of Geometry
U3: Negative Numbers
U3: Linear Equations & Inequalities
U3: Transformations
U4: Algebraic Expressions
U4: Proportional Relationships
U4: Similarity & Dilations
U5: Equations & Inequalities
U5: Percents
U5: Equations of Lines
U6: Ratios & Rates
U6: Statistics
U6: Functions
U7: Percent
U7: Probability
U7: Exponents & Roots
U8: Geometry-Area & Solids
U8: The Geometry of Angles & Triangles
U8: The Pythagorean Theorem
U9: Statistics & Probability
U9: Geometric Measurement
U9: Volume & Surface Area
U10: Introduction to Algebra 1 Statistics
High School mathematics:
The Gates Chili High School Mathematics Department offers 19 different courses, including Regents & Honors levels.
Our Regents sequence follows a non-traditional order and students progress from Algebra 1, to Algebra 2, then Geometry. For students who require additional time to master course material, there are Introductory courses for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.
Honors courses are designed to challenge students by including enrichment topics, quicker pacing, and a project requirement. Students choose to either complete a research project and submit a written paper on a mathematics topic of their choosing, or participate in Monroe County Math League competitions once a month from October to February.
Electives beyond the three NYS Regents courses include Advanced Topics in Math or Precalculus.
Advanced Placement offerings are available in Calculus (both AB & BC) and Statistics. Computer Science courses offered are Intro to CS and JAVA.
Alternative pathways that emphasis applied skills exist for students who do not wish to pursue an Advanced Designation diploma, and include Applied Geometry & Applied Algebra. College Algebra is an elective that is designed to ensure that graduating seniors are prepared to enroll in credit bearing courses at the college level, avoiding costly remedial math courses due to attrition or a decline in mathematics skills or concepts.
All courses are taught with the aid of Texas Instruments Nspire CX graphing calculators, with each classroom equipped with a full class set of 30 units. Additional software or computer applications may also be used to demonstrate concepts in class or for HW support outside the classroom.
Math League:
GCHS participates in the Fermat Division of the Monroe County Math League.
Monthly meets take place from October to February. Typically, Gates Chili will host the meet in December and the other 4 meets are held at other Monroe County HS’s. A meet consists of 6 different categories, each with 3 questions. The level of difficulty increases from a fairly simple 1 pointer, to a standard 2 pointer, and ends with a challenging 3 pointer. Answers are either right or wrong with no partial credit awarded. Students have 10 minutes to work on the 3 questions in a category. Each month students are assigned to 3 of the 6 categories. Graphing calculators are allowed during the months of October, December, and February. In March the League hosts the County Meet at St John Fisher College. Schools bring Allstar teams of 15 students to compete both individually and collaboratively. Awards are presented for Team MVP's and top performing schools and individuals.