HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center
  • About
    • HCPSS 2024-25 School Year
    • HCPSS's Math Program & MD's College & Career-Ready Standards
    • What My Child Will Learn Guides
    • Keys to Supporting Your Child in Math
    • Success in Math: Key Milestones for K-12
    • Standards, Strategies & At-Home Support
    • Super 5: Back to School Moves for Parents/Families
    • BSAP Saturday Math Academy
    • HCPSS Approved Instructional Materials
    • HCPSS Math FAQs
  • HW Help
    • HCPSS HW Guidelines
    • HoCo Library Homework Assistance
    • Mathematics Glossary
  • Testing in HCPSS
    • Testing Schedule
    • MCAP Assessments >
      • What's on MCAP Grades 3-5 (Major, Supporting & Additional Content)
      • What's on MCAP Grades 6-8 (Major, Supporting & Additional Content)
      • What's on MCAP Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II (Major, Supporting & Additional Content)
    • Key Milestones for K-12 Math
    • Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
    • Assessments for Graduation
    • SAT® Practice Resources
    • Advanced Placement Testing
  • Elementary Math
    • Number Talks for Parents/Families
    • Prekindergarten
    • Kindergarten
    • Grade 1
    • Grade 2
    • Getting Ready for Grade 3 Math
    • Grade 3
    • Getting Ready for Grade 4 Math
    • Grade 4
    • Grade 4 GT
    • Getting Ready for Grade 5 Math
    • Grade 5
    • Getting Ready for Grade 5 (Above Level) Math
    • Grade 5 (Above Level)
    • Grade 5 GT
  • Middle School Math
    • Getting Ready for Math 6
    • Math 6 (Gr. 6)
    • Getting Ready for Pre-Algebra GT (Math 7/8)
    • Pre-Algebra GT (Gr. 6)
    • Getting Ready for Math 7
    • Math 7 (Gr. 6/7)
    • Getting Ready for Math 8
    • Math 8 (Gr. 7/8)
    • Getting Ready for Algebra 1 (& GT)
    • Algebra I (& GT)
    • Getting Ready for Geometry GT
    • Geometry (& GT)
  • High School Math
    • HCPSS High School Mathematics Course Pathways
    • Getting Ready for Algebra I
    • Algebra I
    • Getting Ready for Geometry (& GT)
    • Geometry (& GT)
    • Getting Ready for Algebra 2 (& GT)
    • Algebra 2 (& GT) >
      • Overarching Standards
      • Unit 1: Introduction to Families of Functions
      • Unit 2: Expanding Understanding of Quadratic Functions
      • Unit 3: Polynomial Functions
      • Unit 4: Radical & Rational Functions
      • Unit 5: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
      • Unit 6: Trigonometric Functions
      • Unit 7: Inferences & Conclusions from Data
    • SAT® Preparation Course >
      • Unit 1: Heart of Algebra
      • Unit 2: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
      • Unit 3: Passport to Advanced Math
      • Unit 4: Additional Topics in Math
  • Advanced Courses
    • Math Analysis Honors >
      • Unit 1: Graphical Analysis of Functions
      • Unit 2: Matrices
      • Unit 3: Vectors and Parametrics
      • Unit 4: Polynomial Functions
      • Unit 5: Rational Functions
      • Unit 6: Radical and Special Functions
      • Unit 7: Logarithmic and Logistic Functions
      • Unit 8: Limits and Series
    • Trigonometry Support
    • Getting Ready for Precalculus
    • Precalculus Support
    • AP Statistics Support
    • AP Calculus AB Support
    • AP Calculus BC Support
    • Linear Algebra Support
    • Differential Equations Support
  • Contact

HCPSS schools and families, together, building mathematics proficiency for ALL students.

The Mathematics Support Center helps families:
1) Gain a better understanding of their child's math program; 
2) Refresh or build deeper understanding of math concepts, skills, and practices; and
3) Access additional support and practice opportunities for students, including free online homework help, as needed, throughout (and beyond) the school year.


Start by selecting a level (e.g., elem., middle or high school math) and course/grade.

Learn more

What's New?

HoCo Library Partners with Brainfuse to Provide LIVE Online Homework Help (Updated on September 18, 2024) - Get live homework help, prepare for a test, and generate ideas for research projects. 
  • Get help with live tutors seven days a week from 2 to 11:55 pm via Brainfuse - hclibrary.org/new-a-main/students/homework-help/
  • Research a project with Gale in Context Elementary, Middle, or High school 
  • Learn or study a world language using Mango or Little Pim (ages 0-6)
  • Practice tests and tutorials, including SAT and ACT, through Learning Express Library and Petersons Career and Test Prep  
  • And so much more! View all online resources here. 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Mathematics in HCPSS (Updated on October 26, 2022) - HCPSS's Mathematics Advisory Committee and the Offices of Elementary and Secondary Mathematics have created a document with answers to frequently asked questions related to mathematics curriculum, teaching, and learning in HCPSS. Links to corresponding resources are also provided. A work in progress, this page will be updated periodically. 
hclibrary.org/new-a-main/students/homework-help/

Student and Family Support Resources for Mathematics 6, Pre-Algebra GT, Mathematics 7, Mathematics 8, Algebra 1 (& GT), and Geometry (& GT)  - Updated resources that contain unit-by-unit summaries of what students will learn, including sample problems and solutions. This is a good resource for staying updated on key concepts and skills taught throughout the course. Video lesson summaries for Mathematics 6 - Algebra 1 are available and for key lessons from each unit taught. The content of these video lesson summaries is based on the written Lesson Summaries found at the end of lessons in the curriculum. The goal of these videos is to support students in reviewing and checking their understanding of important concepts and vocabulary.
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MCAP Practice Tests Available - Interested in learning about what the MCAP tests are like for grades 3-8 and high school Mathematics (and English Language Arts, MISA, and Social Studies)?  Practice tests have been created and are available here.

Supporting Resources for College Level Math Courses - Links to corresponding Khan Academy mathematics courses (beyond Algebra 2) contain how-to videos, checks for understanding, practice problems, and quizzes course content. Parents/guardians can choose to register their child so that Khan Academy keeps track of the child's progress. (Note - Language translations are available by selecting the language in bottom left hand-corner of pages.)

"Getting Ready" for Math Courses - You can find these updated resources under the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Math drop-downs above. Visitors will also see the "Get Ready Mathematics" courses through Khan Academy available for Grade 3 Mathematics - Precalculus.

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Kindergarten
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Grade 3
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Grade 4 GT
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Grade 5 GT
Middle School Math
Grade 6

Mathematics 6
Mathematics 7
Pre-Algebra GT
Grade 7
Mathematics 7
Mathematics 8
Algebra I G/T
Grade 8
Mathematics 8
Algebra I
Geometry GT
High School Math
Algebra I
Geometry (& GT)
Algebra II (& GT)
SAT® & PSAT®


Advanced Courses
Math Analysis (Honors)
Trigonometry Support
Precalculus Support
AP® Statistics Support
AP® Calculus AB Support
AP® Calculus BC Support
Linear Algebra Support
Differential Equations Support

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