Dover-Sherborn Middle School Teaching & Learning 

Eight Standards for Mathematical Practice

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

The goal of the social studies curriculum is to facilitate the development of critical thinking skills and to support students in becoming responsible, productive adults. The Social Studies program seeks to provide students with a greater understanding of important political, economic, and social issues facing the United States and the world. Students are challenged to communicate effectively in groups as they work to understand important societal and individual issues. Critical thinking skills are taught through debating, problem solving, group decision making, and the writing of position and research papers. In addition, cooperative learning experiences teach students to work successfully with others. The Social Studies Department is committed to helping students understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and respect and appreciate the diversity of the world’s people.