Mathematics Department            

The VMHS Math Department curriculum is structured on the California Framework for Mathematics and uses the state standards for math in each subject to guide curriculum development and assessment decisions. Subject area teams work collaboratively to share experience, knowledge, and resources so that each student receives not only the benefits of an outstanding teacher but an education that is the sum of the talents of many teachers. Teachers in the department are committed to helping students develop their potential in mathematics. The district requires students to take three years of math for graduation. Realizing that students come to us with differing abilities in math, Vista Murrieta offers a variety of courses in an attempt to get each student to achieve success in math.

                                                    Department Chairperson:  Rachel Garnett

     Mathematics Courses:

• Transitional Math
• Math I and Advanced Math I
• Math II and Advanced Math II
• Math III and Advanced Math III
• Mathematical Reasoning With Connections (MRWC) (12)
• AP Pre-calculus
• AP Calculus AB and BC
• AP Statistics
• Math 90
• Probability and Statistics
• Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
• Dual Enrollment Math (Math 105 College Algebra and Math 110 College Pre-calculus)

Math I through Math III is essential for California students to succeed on the CAASPP Test.

Murrieta Valley Unified School District mathematics staff and administration analyzed the effects of these requirements on the academic success of students in Math I-III.

Our research concluded:

• • Mathematics is commonly referred to as the gateway subject into college and Math I-III success is critical.
  • Three years of mathematics is required to obtain a high school diploma. Students are likely to follow Math I with Math II and Math III 
  • Success in Math 3 is possible only when a student has a solid foundation in Math I and Math II.
  
  

Students must take the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) as a junior in High School. Colleges in California are now looking at a student's Math coursework and CAASPP score to designate the math course that the student can take. 

Textbook Adoption 2019: Pearson