Mathematics Department:

VISION: To inspire, challenge and prepare students to become innovators and contribute to the real world through the application of mathematics.

MISSION: Engage in the teaching and learning of mathematics where all students have access to a high-quality and rigorous mathematics curriculum, with classrooms that emphasize problem solving, mathematical discourse and real-world applications.

The Perth Amboy Mathematics Department held a 24 Game Tournament for Middle School Students. The Semi-Final and Final Rounds were livestreamed on May 31st (Grades 5-6) and June 1st (Grades 7-8). Students were cheered on by their classmates through the livestream as they competed to see which middle school would come out on top!

Shull School came out on top with the overall win for both 5-6th grade and 7-8th grade. Here are the winners for each grade level: 

5th Grade:  

Jeremy Diaz  –  1st Place, McGinnis School 

Emelie Perez –  2nd Place, DLS

Yamil Velarde Motta – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

6th Grade: 

Prince Bernadin –  1st Place and Overall Winner, Shull School 

Nixie Gonzalez – 2nd Place, DLS

Ashley Jimenez – 3rd Place, Shull School 

7th Grade:  

James Long  –  1st Place, McGinnis School 

Sebastian Lopez –  2nd Place, McGinnis School 

Lamont King – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

8th Grade: 

Valerie Perez  –  1st Place and Overall Winner, DLS

Martin Castro – 2nd Place, Shull School 

Jesus Castro – 3rd Place, Shull School 

Tune in to see which Middle School will hold the 24 Game Champion Title next year!! 

5th and 6th Grade Semi-Finalist and Finalist Participants, 2023

7th and 8th Grade Semi-Finalist and Finalist Participants, 2023

NJSLS (New Jersey Student Learning Standards):

Please click on the following links regarding New Jersey Student Learning Standards:

Instructional Units: Prerequisite Concepts and Skills in Mathematics

New Jersey Student Learning Standards: Mathematics

Digital Resources for Students and Parents:

Please click this link for Math K-5 resources

Please click this link for Math 6-8 resources

Please click this link for Math 9-12 resources

Resources for Teachers:

Link for Curriculum & Planning Guides 

Ms. Jamie Richardson

Director of Mathematics, PreK - 12

Email: jrichardson@paps.net

Ms. Marie Bermudez

Supervisor of Mathematics, PreK - 5

Email: mariebermudez@paps.net

Mr. Michael Wieczorek

Supervisor of Mathematics, 6-12

Email: michwieczorek@paps.net