McMillan’s Math Department’s goal is to increase student confidence in mathematical knowledge and skills while promoting the ability to reason and communicate. McMillan offers standards-drivenmathematics curricula where students use manipulatives and specialized technology to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts.

Program Highlights

• Carnegie Cognitive Tutor is a computer-based tutorial instruction designed to improve student understanding of algebra and pre-algebra concepts. 

• Algebra Plus is a two-year program which consists of one semester of pre-algebra skills followed by three semesters of algebra 1-2 concepts.  

• The Math Team competes locally, regionally, and nationally in math contests. This team also hosts McMillan’s Sixth Grade Math Contest.

• Hands-on exploration and real-life problem solving are utilized in all math courses.