Families and Community
Math Learning Resources for all Grades
How can you support your student in being successful in math? Explore some of the resources listed below, and consider some of these tips from former National Council of Teachers of Mathematics President J. Michael Shaughnessy:
Be positive
Link mathematics with daily life
Make mathematics fun
Learn about mathematics-related careers
Have high expectations for your students
Support homework—don’t do it!
CA State PTA Parent Guide to Student Success : Find out what your student will be learning at each grade level. You'll also learn more about how you can support your child's learning and other helpful information.
Great Kids Milestones Math Videos: free online collection of videos aimed at helping parents and guardians understand grade-level expectations in kindergarten through grade twelve.. On this page, find videos featuring students demonstrating what success looks like in math, grade by grade.
CA Math Council Math-at-Home Guides
Standards for Mathematical Practice (English | Español | 中文 | Tagalog | 한국어 | հայերեն)
Eureka Parent Guide (English & español)
Parent Tip Sheets (English & español)
Khan Academy (log in via Clever)
Secondary Math Pathways
The San Leandro USD Mathematics program bases its core instruction on the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, with implementation guidance from the CA Mathematics Framework.
While we follow the recommendations from the state framework as well as the Common Core State Standards Initiative on secondary math pathways and encourage all students to follow the traditional or standard math sequence as indicated in the pathway diagrams below, SLUSD recognizes that students and families may be interested in an accelerated math pathway.
The accelerated middle school math course pathways in SLUSD consists of a 3/2 compression course beginning in 7th grade. Participating students will engage with Math 7 and a portion of Math 8 standards in 7th grade, followed by the remainder of Math 8 and the full series of Algebra 1 standards in 8th grade.
Criteria for Middle School Math Acceleration and Summer Algebra
For 6th Grade Students:
All 6th grade students are enrolled in Math 6.
During the week of March 24-28, all 6th graders will take the MDTP (Math Diagnostic Testing Project) as part of the acceleration readiness process.
The criteria for math acceleration includes: MDTP results, STAR assessment results, SBAC assessment results, Teacher recommendation and a student application.
If you are interested in having your student take accelerated math, please follow the steps below:
Review the Criteria for Math 7/8A
Submit a student application.
Have your student’s math teacher complete the teacher recommendation form.
For Rising 9th Grade Students:
Rising 9th grade students currently in Math 8 who are interested in the Summer Algebra Acceleration Course must submit an application and receive approval before applying to the program.
Key Dates:
March 24-28: MDTP Assessment for 6th Graders & 8th Graders
April 7: Summer Algebra Acceleration Application Due (for rising 9th graders)
April 11: Student Application & Teacher Recommendation Forms Due (for 6th grade acceleration)
May 16: Notification of Accelerated Math Placement for 6th graders & Summer Algebra Acceleration placements.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: rnee@slusd.us
We look forward to supporting your student’s math growth!
Updated March 12, 2025
