Students from 12 high schools in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties flexed their mathematical muscles in the annual Math Olympics hosted by the Indian River State College Mathematics Department. Participants competed both individually and as teams from Clark Advanced Learning Center, Fort Pierce Westwood, Indian River Charter, Jensen Beach, John Carroll, Lincoln Park Academy, Martin County, Port St. Lucie, St. Edward’s, St. Lucie West Centennial, South Fork and Vero Beach high schools. Competition was fierce as individual opponents started the day with a 40-question written exam assessing mastery of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The 10-question team competition followed … Read More

Mrs. Quiles‘ third-grade students at SLWK8 explored mathematical concepts through hands-on manipulatives. This interactive approach helps them grasp abstract ideas and strengthens their problem-solving skills, making learning both effective and enjoyable!  

SLWK8 third graders in Ms. Pepe’s class worked on multi-digit addition with regrouping. They did an amazing scoot around the room, working with partners to answer the questions. Way to scoot, Sharks!   

Second grade students in Mrs. Barthell’s class started their day with a nutritious and mathematical breakfast of champions! Students used their favorite cereals to make arrays. They completed the arrays based off of repeated addition and multiplication equations.

Fairlawn Elementary and Chester A. Moore Elementary fifth-grade teachers and admin are putting their heads together to create effective math instruction for our students!

Treasure Coast High School students recently took part in Math Masters Month, an engaging initiative designed to build confidence and strengthen skills ahead of the Algebra and Geometry End of Course exams. Throughout the month, students were encouraged to challenge themselves by working through EOC-style math questions that reflect the rigor and format they will see on test day. This hands-on practice helped students focus on problem-solving strategies while reinforcing key concepts from their coursework. To add excitement and motivation, students who attempted the math problems earned a chance to make a putt for a prize. The activity created an … Read More

Kindergarteners at CAST are learning the correct way to use their math manipulatives. They read stories about the do’s and don’ts of manipulatives such as teddy bear counters, snap cubes, and dice! They practice how to use them, so they are successful when it is time for math!

Students in Melanie Francisco’s kindergarten class at Frances K. Sweet Elementary School enjoyed sorting and graphing during a recent math lesson. Pictured, Carmela Bustamante, left, and Jaden Jones had fun sorting, counting, and graphing a popular candy. The whole class was surprised to see that orange and blue occurred the most, and green occurred less.

Oak Hammock K-8, 7th grade math students in the Raptors pod put a Florida spin on the new meaning to melting in the snow.  Students were engaged and challenged by their math teacher Mr. Ortiz, to take a different approach to solve for the circumference of a circle given the radius or diameter.  Building on their prior knowledge and skills, students made sense of the problems based upon real world application and persevered to solve them. Using appropriate mathematical tools strategically, the students gathered their data and applied the circumference formulas to find the circumference of each circle. Students collaborated to … Read More

Students in Ms. Squire’s third grade class add multiples of 5 to a large interactive multiplication chart. This display is placed for all students to see daily in the main hallway. Teachers and staff ask students math facts as they pass by the chart.      

In St. Lucie West K-8 math world, Ms. Pepe’s 3rd-grade sharks put their area and perimeter skills to the test by designing blueprints for their very own haunted houses! Students were ecstatic to start! Using rectangles and squares for each room, students calculated the area and perimeter on their recording sheets to bring their spooky (or not-so-spooky!) homes to life. Our Sharks also had the option to design their house however they wanted. The focus was all on the math fun and putting their artistic skills to use. This activity brought mathematics and creativity to life. They thoroughly enjoyed it! … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Math Curriculum Specialist, Christina Worley was just awarded a Kenneth Kidd Mini-Grant from the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The grant funds projects that enhance teacher and student understanding of mathematics.  Ms. Worley’s grant proposal focused on teacher training in developing engaging ways for students to review math concepts. The funds will be used to purchase supplies for teachers to create “Escape Room” activities for students. Congratulations!  

  Algebra may not be second nature for all of us. However, at Cobra Nation, our amazing Algebra team lives, breathes, and teaches math as a life skill. Our dynamic Algebra team is composed of Ms. Dowdy, Mr. Badac, Mrs. McDade, Mrs. Mead, Ms. Robinson, and Mr. Rymer who bring math to life in ways that enable, empower, and activate our students’ learning potential. Our administrative team extends a hearty Cobra praise to this hard-working team as they collaboratively plan and use the backward design of planning. The team is focused on the “how” of planning and sharing strategies with … Read More

St. Lucie West K-8 held a school-wide contest to engage students in the importance of staying safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic by wearing masks at all times, social distancing, washing hands, and using hand sanitizer.  A BIG CONGRATULATIONS  to our 2020-2021 Mask Winners! K-2 Winner: Samuel Fernandez (Mrs. Vargas’ class) 3-5 Winner : Jackson Labounty (Mrs. Brightwell’s class) 6-8 Winner: Sarah Drucker (Mrs. Laurino’s Homeroom)  

Maryann Umile was recognized at Bayshore Elementary by Superintendent Genelle Yost as Florida’s Senior Volunteer of the year in Florida for zone 3.   Mrs. Umile’s patience and dedication are evident in the over 15,000 hours of volunteering that she has given throughout the past fifteen years at Bayshore.   Pictured (from left to right) are Principal Lori Anne Reid, Superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools Genelle Yost, Maryann Umile, District Volunteer Coordinator Martha Underwood and kindergarten teacher Annette Hawkins.

The Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion showed their pride at the annual Martin Luther King, Junior Day Parade in Fort Pierce.  Marching in this parade is a tremendous honor and privilege for Port St. Lucie High. The Battalion formation led by the Jaguar’s Color Guard was commanded by Cadet Captain Morgan Emerson carrying the National Flag. Cadet Major Tesa May carried the State Flag. Cadet Staff Sergeant Haley Pollard and Destiny Swain posted as Guards. Following behind the Color Guard was the Battalion Staff and shortly after that, the Company formations beginning with Alpha Company formation then Bravo, … Read More