Welcome to the RMHS Mathematics department page!

There is a lot of information and many resources on this page. Please be sure to explore all aspects of it.

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Need Math Help?

First attend your teacher's tutoring. (See below) Then check your teacher's site. Finally explore the links below:

• Khan Academy
• Basic Skills Practice
• Free Math Help
• Math.com
• Cool Math
• Purple Math (Algebra)
• Webmath
• Math Planet

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Teachers

Math Class Supplies List

These are highly recommended supplies with optional items listed towards the bottom of the list. Please see your teacher for more details.

• Filler paper (college ruled)
• Graph paper
• Spiral bound notebooks for notes (2-3)
• Pencils 
• Extra lead refills for mechanical pencils
• Pens
• Highlighter(s)
• Ruler
• Protractor
• Compass
• Scientific calculator*
• Graphing Calculator (TI-83 - 89, Nspire)**
• Color pencils set***
• Markers set***

*Required for Geometry courses. 
**Required for Algebra 2 and above courses. See calculator buying guide above.
***Optional items

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Ms. Ballard (Alg 2 H, Stats)
Mr. Beyronneau (Int Math 1, AP Stats)
Ms. Giacalone (Int Math 2, Alg 2)
Mrs. Hernandez (Int Math 1, Int Math 2, Study Skills)
Mr. Mendez (Int Math 1, Int Math 2)
Mr. Rhodewalt* (Alg 2 CP, Pre-Calc CP, AP Calc BC)
Ms. Stevenson (Int Math 2, AP Calc AB)
Mr. Tucker (Int Math 1, Int Math 2)
Ms. Valdovinos Vargas (Int Math 1 CP/H)
Ms. Vasquez (Int Math 1, Int Math 2)
Mr. Zeihen (Int Math 2, Pre-Calc H)

*department chair

SUMMER HOMEWORK

• AP Calculus AB
  

Graphing Calculators

• Graphing calculators are required for Algebra 2 and above. 
• Use the buying guide to help you decide which kind to get.
  
• Here is a graphic to help guide you with deciding which Texas Instrument calculator to buy.

Math Department Policies

• The policies below are followed by all RMHS math teachers.
  
• These were created by the teachers and will be updated as needed.
  
• Math Department Policies

Math Department Study Hall Schedule

Homework Guidelines

• Homework will be assigned by every math teacher.
• The frequency and quantity is up to the discretion of the teacher.
• Homework may be graded based on completion or based on accuracy. This will be determined by the teacher.
• Homework can be assigned from the textbook, workbook, a handout, online or other forms outlined by the teacher.
• Students are expected to write the instructions and givens (including graphs and illustrations), show appropriate work, and clearly state the solution. A paper showing no work will not be accepted. The teacher will decide whether the work is legible and complete and may ask for work to be re-done for clarity.

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Math Facts to Memorize

• The multiplication facts up to 12.
• The following squares and cubes.

Perfect Squares

Perfect Cubes

What do you see?

• Are the lines level?
• Are the dots white or gray?
• Can the dice be arranged in this manner?
• Is it a vase or...?
• Two elderly people or...?
• Which way is the girl looking?
• Who is drawing whom?
• How many legs does the elephant have?
• Is the left center circle bigger?
• Are the purple lines straight or bent?

Common Core and Mathematics

Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMP)

The SMPs in detail