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 June 2nd (Grades 5-6) and June 3rd (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:  

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

Christopher Nieves –  2nd Place, McGinnis School 

Anniery Rosario – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

6th Grade: 

Bayron Gonzalez  –  1st Place, DLS 

Miguel Hernandez – 2nd Place, Shull School 

Lamont King – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

7th Grade:  

Martin Castro  –  1st Place, Shull School 

Valerie Perez –  2nd Place, DLS 

Jada Payano – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

8th Grade: 

Joshua Pena  –  1st Place and Overall Winner, Shull School 

Edwar Abreu – 2nd Place, Shull School 

Alina Valdez – 3rd Place, McGinnis School 

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

Overall Winners for the Tournament and Shull School Semi-Finalist and Finalist Participants

DLS and McGinnis School Semi-Finalist and Finalist Participants

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-4 resources

Please click this link for Math 5-8 resources

Please click this link for Math 9-12 resources

Resources for Teachers:

Link for Curriculum & Planning Guides 

Ms. Jamie Richardson

Director of Math, 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