“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding.”
- William Paul Thurston
In Northside ISD, we believe that all students should have access to the course pathway that will prepare them for college, career, military and beyond. To support this effort, the MS Math Program has multiple entry points from students to access Accelerated and Advanced coursework. The courses offered in the MS Mathematics program are listed below, including a link to the Pacing Calendar for each course.
Middle School Math District Grading Policy
The district grading policy for middle school Math is as follows:
40% Formative
60% Summative
MS Math Course Overview
| Course Name & Year At-A-Glance | NISD Prerequisite (or equivalent) | STAAR/EOC Test |
| Math 6 | Math 5 | STAAR 6 |
| Accelerated Math 6 | Math 5 | STAAR 6 |
| Math 7 | Math 6 | STAAR 7 |
| MS Math Bridge | Math 6 | STAAR 8 |
| Accelerated Pre-Algebra | Accelerated Math 6 | STAAR 8 |
| Pre-Algebra | Math 7 | STAAR 8 |
| Advanced MS Algebra | Accelerated Pre-Algebra, MS Math Bridge | Algebra EOC |
Descriptions
| Math 6 | provides a foundation for on level students. |
| Accelerated Math 6 | extends and connects 6th grade TEKS to aligned 7th grade TEKS |
| Math 7 | builds on the 6th grade foundation for on level students |
| Accelerated Pre-Algebra **students from Accelerated Math 6 |
connect components from 7th grade TEKS into the 8th grade curriculum; builds a foundation for Advanced MS Algebra I |
| Math Bridge I **students from Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6 |
integrates 7th and 8th grade curriculum; builds a foundation for Advanced MS Algebra I |
| Pre-Algebra 8 | builds a foundation for Algebra for on level students |
| Advanced MS Algebra I **students from Accelerated Pre- Algebra or Math Bridge I |
builds a foundation to solve problems using linear, quadratic and exponential functions |
Math Department Teachers
6th Grade:
- Baldemar Santos
- Simon Guajardo
- Tracey Tanner (Department Coordinator)
7th Grade:
- Heather Ruiz
- Samuel Catlin
8th Grade:
- Erika Anzelone
- Jessica Ley
- Tracey Tanner