Mathematics

K-8 Standards

Kindergarten   (Modified 4/18)

First Grade       (Modified 4/18)

Second Grade  (Modified 4/18)

Third Grade      (Modified 4/18)

Fourth Grade    (Modified 4/18)

Fifth Grade       (Modified 4/18)

Sixth Grade      (Modified 4/18)

Seventh Grade (Modified 4/18)

Eighth Grade    (Modified 4/18)

High School Standards

Algebra I Standards    (Modified 4/18)

Geometry Standards   (Modified 4/18)

Algebra II Standards   (Modified 4/18)

Plus Standards            (Modified 4/18)

DVUSD Assessment Philosophy

Assessment is the systematic collection of data about student learning based on standards and the use of that data to create a continuous cycle of improved teaching and learning.  The DVUSD learning community believes that assessment is for student learning, is student-centered, and involves a commitment by all stakeholders.

DVUSD Assessment Intent

District assessments are a part of an effective assessment system intended to determine both a current student performance level and measure of the guaranteed and viable, standards-based curriculum implemented across the district.  In order to inform instruction, measure student learning, and close achievement gaps, DVUSD endorses the use of diverse classroom assessment data, such as formative, summative, performance-based, portfolio, and student observation.  Results are used in conjunction with district, state, and national assessment data to form a picture of student learning.  DVUSD celebrates data indicators that provide opportunity for growth in the goal of providing an extraordinary educational experience for all students.

DVUSD Approach to Assessment

DVUSD's approach to assessment includes appropriately scheduled assessments within each content area and a focus on five measurement purposes:

• baseline (beginning level of knowledge prior to instruction)
• inform instruction (level of understanding throughout instruction)
• show content mastery (summative)
• gauge student growth (summary of learning attained over a period of time)
• predict success (expectation of future performance)

DVUSD Mathematics Assessments

K-8 Mathematics: Kindergarten teachers administer the i-Ready Mathematics Universal Screener 2 times per year (Nov, Mar). 1st-5th grade teachers administer the i-Ready Mathematics Universal Screener 3 times per year (Aug, Nov, Mar).   6th-8th grade teachers administer the NWEA Mathematics Universal Screener 3 times per year (Aug, Nov, Mar).  The i-Ready Mathematics and NWEA Universal Screeners provide reliable predictive data toward state assessment proficiency for grades 3-8.

High School Mathematics: Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, and Algebra 3-4 administer 2 district interim assessments (Nov and Mar) to assess progress towards the mastery of essential standards.  Pre-Calculus Honors, College Algebra, College Math, and Probability and Statistics have district final exams.

State Achievement Testing Information

AASA

Arizona students 3rd through 8th-grade take the AASA, Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment.  For sample questions and other useful information, visit azed.gov/assessment/aasa. 

ACT

Cohort 2025 (typically grade 9) students will take the ACT Aspire assessment in Reading, English, Mathematics, and Science. Cohort 2023 (typically grade 11) students will take the ACT assessment in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science and Writing.

Kindergarten Arizona Math Standards

Kindergarten Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the Primary District-Adopted Resource

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

Kindergarten Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

Kindergarten ADE Parent Roadmap

1st Grade Arizona Math Standards

1st Grade Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the Primary District-Adopted Resource

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

1st Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

1st Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

2nd Grade Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the Primary District-Adopted Resource

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

2nd Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

2nd Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

3rd Grade Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the Primary District-Adopted Resource

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games, and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

3rd Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap:  

3rd Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring.  

Directions for student access to AASA Sample Tests

4th Grade Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the primary resource used for K-5 Math throughout DVUSD

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

4th Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap:  

4th Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring.  

Directions for student access to AASA Sample Tests

5th Grade Arizona Math State Standards

I-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 is the primary resource used for K-5 Math throughout DVUSD

Students can log into the i-Ready Platform through Clever.  Students can access their assignments, My Path, digital textbook, digital math tools, learning games and more on the i-Ready Platform.

i-Ready Mathematics Student Login

i-Ready Family Central

5th Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap:  

5th Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring.  

Directions for student access to AASA Sample Tests

Open-Up Resource, authored by Illustrative Mathematics, is the District Adopted Resource for 6th grade Math

6th Grade Open-Up Resource Website

6th Grade Student Materials

6th Grade Family Materials

6th Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

6th Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Kahn Videos and Additional Practice:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/6th-grade-illustrative-math

Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions generated based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring.  

Directions for student access to AASA sample assessment.

Open-Up Resource, authored by Illustrative Mathematics, is the district-adopted resource for 7th grade.

7th Grade Open Up Resources Website

7th Grade Student Materials

7th Grade Family Materials

Kahn Videos and Additional Practice:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/7th-grade-illustrative-math

7th Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

7th Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions generated based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring.

Directions for student access to AASA sample tests

Open-Up Resource, authored by Illustrative Mathematics, is the District Adopted Resource for 8th grade Math

8th Grade Open Up Resources Website

8th Grade Student Materials

8th Grade Family Materials

Kahn Videos and Additional Practice:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/8th-grade-illustrative-math

8th Grade Arizona Dept. of Education Parent Roadmap: 

8th Grade ADE Parent Roadmap

Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment

Students will benefit from exposure to the online testing environment provided below.  In addition, experience with multiple questions generated based on the Arizona Mathematics Standards will help put students at ease while taking the AASA test this spring. 

Directions for student access to AASA sample tests

Vision of Learning

All Deer Valley Unified High Schools have full accreditation from North Central Association through its parent organization AdvancedEd.  Each school provides a program of excellence that instills students with confidence in their strengths and abilities in preparation for graduating with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success in a global world.

Program Opportunities

Aspire-- Deer Valley's Online Learning Program

Students have the opportunity to earn high school credit for courses taken online through Aspire at the Innovation Center. Most district mathematics classes are available in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters for general, credit recovery, and Honors coursework. Visit the Aspire website for more information, or contact your high school counseling department. 

Advanced Placement Program

The Advanced Placement Program is offered at all DVUSD high schools offering students college-level courses.  In Advanced Placement (AP) courses, students can earn college credit, placement, or both by qualifying AP exam scores that are taken in late spring of each year.  For more information please contact the high school counseling department.

• AP Statistics
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC

College Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment courses are offered for specified math courses.  These courses are offered at the high school and taught by high school teachers with community college certification and students will earn both high school credit and college credit.  There will be a community college tuition fee for these courses.  These courses can be identified by a different course code listed below by availability at each of our high school campuses.  Please note that pre-approval is mandatory.  Juniors and seniors may enroll in dual enrollment courses (underclassman need administrative approval).  For more information please contact the high school counseling department.

Barry Goldwater High School

• Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I (MAT221)
• College Algebra (MAT151)
• Plane Trigonometry (MAT182)
• Pre-Calculus (MAT187)

Boulder Creek High School  

• College Algebra (MAT151)
• College Math (MAT142)
• Plane Trigonometry (MAT182)
• Pre-Calculus (MAT187)

Deer Valley High School

• Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I (MAT221)
• Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II (MAT231)
• College Algebra (MAT151)
• College Math (MAT142)
• Elements of Statistics (MAT206)
• Pre-Calculus (MAT187)

Mountain Ridge High School

• College Algebra (MAT151)
• College Math (MAT142)
• Elements of Statistics (MAT206)
• Plane Trigonometry (MAT182)
• Pre-Calculus (MAT187)

Sandra Day O'Connor High School

• College Algebra (MAT151)
• Elements of Statistics (MAT206)
• Pre-Calculus (MAT187)

Honors Program

Honors courses provide an in-depth study and are designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.  Teacher recommendation, grades, and test scores are considered for eligibility in the course. Honors versions are available for the courses below.  For more information please contact the counseling department.

• Algebra 1-2
• Geometry 1-2
• Algebra 3-4
• DVUSD Pre-Calculus

High School Mathematics Courses & Adopted Resources

Algebra 1-2 (Year)

This course includes formal mathematics concepts such as polynomial operations, linear, exponential and quadratic equations, as well as the study of statistics and geometry from an algebraic perspective.  Emphasis is placed on studying algebra in context through problem solving and real-life applications.

District Adopted Resource: Algebra I (Open Up High School Math, authored by Mathematics Vision Project) and MathXL

Geometry 1-2 (Year)

This course deals with plane and solid geometry as well as transformational geometry and their applications.  Geometry will be studied from an algebraic and non-algebraic perspective, including strategies on geometric proofs.  PREREQUISITE: Geometry 1-2

District Adopted Resource: Geometry (Open Up High School Math, authored by Mathematics Vision Project) and MathXL

Algebra Applications (Year)

This course includes the study of sequences and series, functions and their inverses, complex numbers and radical, quadratic, rational and exponential functions.  Students should be proficient with linear equations and prepared to study math in context.  NOTE: Algebra Applications does not fulfill university admission requirements.  PREREQUISITE: Geometry 1-2

District Adopted Resource: Algebra II (Open Up High School Math, authored by Mathematics Vision Project) and MathXL

Algebra 3-4 (Year)

This course includes the study of algebraic expressions, functions and relations, systems of equations and inequalities including compound inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations, polynomial, rational, radical, and exponential functions as well as the graphs of absolute value and piece-wise functions.  Success in this course will prepare students for entry in Precalculus, College Algebra, College Math, Trigonometry, or Probability and Statistics.  PREREQUISITE: Geometry 1-2

District Adopted Resource: Algebra II (Open Up High School Math, authored by Mathematics Vision Project) and MathXL

Financial Math (Semester)

This course includes the study of the complex financial world students will encounter in their lives including taxes, bankruptcy, investing, hedge funds, as well as personal financial topics like loans (car, college, home and pay day loans), insurance, credit card purchases, loan refinancing, financial software, budgeting, and retirement planning.  This is a project based course.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra Applications or Algebra 3-4

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

Probability and Statistics (Semester)

This course is designed to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for and skill in applying statistical techniques in the decision-making process.  Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference.  Practical examples based on real data are used throughout the course.  Students will plan and conduct experiments or surveys and analyze the resulting data.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra Applications or Algebra 3-4

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

College Math (Semester)

This course includes the study of topics traditionally not included in algebra based courses.  Topics include set theory, logic, counting methods, probability, statistics, and personal finance management.  This course is aligned to MAT142 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment credit at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra Applications or Algebra 3-4

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

College Algebra (Semester)

This course includes the study of direct, inverse, joint, and indirect variation, linear regression, functions and relations, systems of both linear and non-linear equations, matrices, logarithmic functions, exponential growth and decay, radical and rational expressions and equations, domain, range, and polynomial expressions, equations, and graphs.  This course is aligned to MAT151 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra 3-4

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

Trigonometry (Semester)

This course includes the study of right triangle trigonometry, graphs, the law of sines and cosines, unit circle, trigonometric functions and their graphs, inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, and trigonometric forms of complex numbers.  This course is aligned to MAT182 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment credit at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra 3-4

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

Precalculus Honors (Year)

This course is designed to develop an abstract understanding of a variety of mathematical topics including trigonometry, limiting processes, logarithms, vectors, and matrices.  This course is aligned to MAT187 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment credit at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Placement Criteria

District Adopted Resource: MathXL (Pearson 2013)

AP Statistics (Year)

This is a standard college Probability and Statistics course.  Enrolled students are expected to take the AP exam.  PREREQUISITE: Placement Criteria

District Adopted Resource:  The Practice of Statistics for the AP® Exam 5e (BFW 2014)

(Pearson 2009)

AP Calculus AB (Year)

This is a standard college Calculus course.  Enrolled students are expected to take the AP exam.  Differentiation and integration involving polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic, and trigonometric functions with practical applications will be a major part of the course content.  This course is aligned to MAT221 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment credit at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Placement Criteria

District Adopted Resource: Calculus for AP (Cengage 2017)

AP Calculus BC (Year)

This is the second year of the standard college Calculus course.  Enrolled students are expected to take the AP exam and may receive both AB and BC credit.  This course is aligned to MAT231 at the community college and is available for dual enrollment credit at some sites.  Community college tuition applies.  PREREQUISITE: Placement Criteria

District Adopted Resource: Calculus for AP (Cengage 2017)

ELECTIVES (Not for Mathematics Credit)

Math Lab (Year)

This clinical math lab is reserved for students enrolled in AIMS related classes.  The focus will be to reinforce and practice skills.  This clinical course provides the skills to meet math proficiency on AIMS and may be required for students not currently meeting the standards on the math portion of AIMS.  Student AIMS results are used to determine proficiency and may determine course placement.  PREREQUISITE: Placement Criteria