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MathematicsOsborn Middle SchoolCLASS DESCRIPTION The math program at Osborn Middle School is one that is innovative and progressive. With an emphasis on meeting and achieving the state standards in mathematics, students spend double their normal class time in math each week. The results have been impressive with ever-improving scores. The curriculum used in the math classes at Osborn Middle School varies depending on each student's grade and ability in the subject The classes offered at the middle school are 7th math, 8th math, Algebra and a Math Lab, which emphasizes number sense. Students who are successful in Algebra have an opportunity to take Geometry at Central High School. The entire math curriculum at the middle school is based on the five strands in the state standards: Number Sense, Data Analysis and Probability, Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, Structure and Logic. All the math classes incorporate technology (computers and graphing calculators), games, hands-on materials and many other effective strategies. Ongoing collaboration and staff development are goals of the teachers in the OMS math department. Several math teachers at Osborn Middle School recently participated in a Math Masters program and implemented an intervention for a targeted group of students. 7th grade Mathematics Standards 8th grade Mathematics Standards To read the Mathematics Standards, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click below.
ABOUT THE TEACHERS Mrs. Calini Mrs. Calini is a 7-A math teacher. Mrs. Calini is originally from Romania. She has taught at OMS for two years. Mrs. Calini attended ArizonaSU in order to become a teacher. Mrs. Calini isn't only a teacher but a wife and a mother also. She got married on October 5, 2002 at Arrowhead Country Club . Her husband is from Romania also. Mrs. Calini became a mother on September 19, 2003. Her son's name is Nathaniel. Mrs. Calini enjoys spending time with her family, especially her son. Mrs. Calini likes to listen to slow jazz.
Mr. Doherty Mr. Doherty is an 8-1-math teacher. He is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University and ASU West to get his teaching degree. Mr. Doherty has taught at OMS for four years. He enjoys teaching others. His favorite type of music is Jazz. Mr. Doherty has been married for 16 years. He got married on May 13th .His wife is from Phoenix also. Mr. Doherty has two daughters. One of them attends Washington high School and the youngest attends OMS. They are 13 and 17. -Yackelin R.
Ms. Gammage Ms. Gammage is from Phoenix, Arizona. She attended ASU. Some of her hobbies are reading and running. She has taught 8th grade only. She has two little boys. Something she would like us to know is that "it's important to set goals and to accomplish them."
Ms. Gibson Ms. Gibson grew up in New Mexico, Magdalena. She likes to garden, hike and to hang out with friends. Ms. Gibson likes all types of music, except for country. She has one son.
Mr. King Mr. King is from Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah. He earned his Masters degree at ASU. Some of his hobbies are skiing and wind surfing. What he mostly likes about OMS are the kids. He has 1 dog, 1 cat, and 1 bird. Mr. King has two sons. They are 15 and 16 they both attend North Canyon High School. Something he would like everyone to know is "the only limits that we have are the ones we put on ourself."
Ms. Long Learn more about Ms. Long on her web site. Click here.
Ms. Saiz Ms. Saiz was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Her nationality is half Vietnamese and half Mexican. Ms. Saiz likes to spend time with her family. She likes to go to the zoo and take road trips to Tucson, or to the Grand Canyon. Ms. Saiz likes all types of music, except for country. Ms. Saiz has two kids. She has a boy and a girl. Her son is five years old, and her daughter is two years old and there is another one on the way. Her biggest fear is that she is afraid of heights.
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