Lexington High School Mathematics

Links for Families and the Community

Besides the following, many of the links for students will also be of interest to families.

Mathematics sites for families

Family Corner from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: This is a collection of resources for families to help their children learn mathematics.
Parents and Citizens page from the Math Forum: This page for parents and citizens is a portion of a very extensive site on mathematics education.
Parent Involvement Program of the Mass. Dept. of Education: This site provides activities and resources to help parents get involved in children's learning of math and science.
Figure This: Math Challenges for Families: This collection of math activities for families is aimed at middle school level, but some may be appropriate for students early in high school.

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Since 1989, the NCTM has developed several standards documents that have had a major influence on mathematics education at LHS and nationally. This new 2000 edition reflects the most current thinking, research, experience, and expertise on mathematics education, and establishes a vision of what mathematics learning can and should be.
Mathematics Curriculum Framework from the Mass. Dept. of Education: Part of the education reform process in Massachusetts, this documents describes what students are expected to learn about mathematics.
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): MCAS is the statewide test, based on the Curriculum Frameworks, that is taken by all students in grade 10, and must be passed before graduation. This site has released questions from past tests over several years.