Philosophy 

Coordinators in the Mathematics Department of Curriculum and Instruction for Alvin ISD are dedicated to serving the students in our community. We make every effort to integrate mathematics in a hands-on learning atmosphere to prepare our students for a demanding college, career or military environment post high school.

We look forward to working with you and your students in the future! 

**Please visit our grade level sites provided below for more grade specific information. 

Guiding Principles (NCTM, 2000)

The six principles address overarching themes in mathematics education:

  • Equity. Excellence in mathematics education requires equity—high expectations and strong support for all students.

  • Curriculum. A curriculum is more than a collection of activities: it must be coherent, focused on important mathematics, and well articulated across the grades

  • Teaching. Effective mathematics teaching requires understanding what students know and need to learn and then challenging and supporting them to learn it well.

  • Learning. Students must learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge from experience and prior knowledge.

  • Assessment. Assessment should support the learning of important mathematics and furnish useful information to both teachers and students.

  • Technology. Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students' learning.

Math courses in Alvin ISD follow the guidelines designated by the State of Texas, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, TEKS

See specific grade level standards here

*Note AP course requirements and outlines are set by AP College Board, visit College Board Website.  

**Texas high school courses will implement the newly adopted 2012 TEKS beginning 2015-16 school year.

Curriculum Coordinators

Standards & Testing

Curriculum by Grade Band

C Kerr

Cheryl Kerr, Ed.D

High School Mathematics
Curriculum Coordinator 
281-245-6903

Email Cheryl Kerr

Rachel Sanders, M.Ed.

Rachel Sanders, M.Ed.

Junior High Mathematics
Curriculum Coordinator
713-814-7469

Email Rachel Sanders

Kim Elliott

Kim Elliott

Elementary Mathematics
Curriculum Coordinator
281-245-3218

Email Kim Elliott