Mathematics

The Seaford Mathematics Department is committed to foster problem solving and critical thinking skills. Pedagogical approaches are grounded in research and foster the Seaford Scholar Characteristics.

Our K-12 Mathematics Scholars utilize the Magma Math instructional technology platform. Magma Math creates learning environments that are centered around joy, collaboration, and productive struggle. Magma enables teachers to apply best practices for mathematical instruction, and students get to work through rich problem solving tasks with multiple entry points. Specifically, Magma encourages student voice by initiating mathematical discourse, supports individual practice, offers instant formative assessment feedback for students and teachers, and can be utilized to differentiate instruction, scaffolding students toward success. 

Magma Math

The New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards are defined as the knowledge, skills and understanding that individuals can and do habitually demonstrate over time because of instruction and learning experiences. These mathematics standards, collectively, are focused and cohesive—designed to support student access to the knowledge and understanding of the mathematical concepts that are necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics, while providing educators the opportunity to devise innovative programs to support this endeavor. As with any set of standards, they need to be rigorous; they need to demand a balance of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application and represent a significant level of achievement in mathematics that will enable students to successfully transition to post-secondary education and the workforce.