Mission Statement
Students in the Austin Independent School District Mathematics program will acquire the mathematics knowledge and skills necessary to be productive, successful, and fulfilled citizens.

• Our curriculum supports learning through exploration and solving real-world problems across all grade levels and allows students to construct meaning and make sense of learning mathematics.
• Our students are challenged to explain their solutions and make connections that allow them to own and value learning mathematics.
• Our classrooms are safe and engage students in learning mathematics through discussion and sharing ideas.
• As teachers, we engage students using resources, tools, and technology to solve mathematically rich, real-world problems that meet the needs of a diverse population of learners.

• PK: Pre-Kindergarten Mathematics
• Grades K - 5: Elementary Mathematics
• Grades 6-8: Middle School Mathematics (including Algebra I)
• Grades 9-12: High School Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Math Models* and Applications, Algebra II, Precalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC). Some campuses offer other mathematics courses. *Math Models and Applications must be taken prior to Algebra II.
• Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a 4th mathematics course must be taken for graduation on the recommended plan. See the Secondary School Information Guide for more information: http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/school_guide/index.phtml

Differentiation for students with learning difficulties (Dyslexia, Special Education, 504, English Language Learners, etc.):
Students identified as dyslexic or having learning disabilities that affect their ability to read, write, listen, or process information may require individual assistance. Similarly, limited English proficient students may need the support of a bilingual or ESL teacher to master mathematics knowledge and skills. More information at:
http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/dyslexia/index.phtml
http://www.austinisd.org/academics/specialeduc/, and
http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/subjects/bilingual/

Differentiation for students who are advanced learners (Gifted and Talented):
Instruction and assessment for students who are especially creative, enjoy studying topics in depth, or process information more quickly than their peers also can be modified. Instruction, research projects, and assessments can be designed to focus on student interests and take advantage of their unique skills and creativity. More information at http://www.austinisd.org/academics/curriculum/gt/

• Grades PK-2: TI 10 Basic and TI 108 Primary Calculators
• Grades 3-5: TI 34II Scientific Calculators
• Grades 6-7: TI 73 Graphing Calculators
• Grades 8-12: TI 84, TI 84+, TI 89, and TI-Inspire Graphing Calculators and Data Collection Probes such as motion detectors
• Geometers' Sketchpad Software (Grades 9-12)
• Fathom Software (AP Statistics)
• Understanding Math Software (grades 6-10)
• FastMath Software (grades 6-8)