Transcript On level Middle School Math Classes

Adding It All Up
Raising the Bar in Mathematics
for All Georgia Students
Information for:
Bells Ferry Elementary
March 24, 2011
Georgia Performance Standards
(GPS)
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Previous curriculum was the Quality Core
Curriculum (QCC) for over 20 years
Currently GPS for 7 years (2005-2012)
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4th/5th grade students entire school career
Moving to Common Core Georgia
Performance Standards (CCGPS) (20122013)
WHY the GPS curriculum?
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Phi Delta Kappa Audit
Age of QCC
Lack of Depth and Rigor
Alignment of Instruction and
Assessment
Alignment to International
Standards
Resulting in…
Mandate of GPS
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Rigor
Depth
Clear Expectations
Instructional Guide
Student-Focused
Accolades of GPS
Overall Grade 2010:
By the Thomas Fordham Institute
Georgia: Grade AClarity and Specificity 3/3
Content and Rigor
6/7
Total GPS Score
9/10
Georgia is one of eight states receiving at least 9/10
points.
On level Middle School Math
Classes
Math
6
Math
7
Math
8
Advanced Middle School Math
Classes
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Advanced Math 6
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Advanced Math 7
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Advanced Math 8
Accelerated Middle School Math
Classes in Cobb County
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Math 67-recommended placement based upon minimum of:
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Math 78-recommended placement based upon minimum of:
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95% ITBS Math Total in 5th grade
850 CRCT math score in 5th grade
Prerequisite class of Math 67
85% cumulative test average
850 CRCT math score in 6th grade
Accelerated Math 1-recommended placement based upon
minimum of:
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prerequisite class of Math 78
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an 85% cumulative test average
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850 on 7th grade CRCT math score
Acceleration in High School
Incoming freshmen:
8th grade math unit test average is above 85%
AND
 Exceeds Standards on 8th grade CRCT
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High School Course Chart
Mathematics
Accelerated Mathematics
Statistics is included in every course.
Statistics is included in every course.
Mathematics 1
Accelerated Math 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 3
Mathematics 4
Accelerated Math 2
Accelerated Math 3
Sample Options for 4th math:
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Advanced Mathematical Decision Making
Mathematics of Industry & Government
Why is the Common Core State
Standards (CCSS) initiative
important for 2012-2013?
•Disparate standards create confusing
expectations across the states.
•Global competitive edge is lagging among
students in the US.
•Current workforce skills do not match 21st
century workplace demands.
Why are the Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics right for
Georgia?
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Previous work with the GPS.
Prior GPS training ensures a smooth
transition.
All of the standards are addressed in the
GPS.
CCSS expectations are consistent with a
single/high-rigor diploma requirement for
all students.
Accolades of
Common Core State Standards
Overall Grade 2010:
By the Thomas Fordham Institute
CCSS: Grade AClarity and Specificity 2/3
Content and Rigor
7/7
Total CCSS Score
9/10
Transition to CCGPS
On Level Students
2010-11 On
Grade Level
4th grade
5th grade
Course
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
CCGPS
Math 6
CCGPS
Math 7
CCGPS
Math 8
GPS
grade
Math
5th
2010-11 On
Grade Level
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
5th grade
GPS
Math 6
CCGPS
Math 7
CCGPS
Math 8
On Grade
Level
High School
9th grade
Course
10th grade
Course
11th grade
Course
12th grade
Course
CCGPS
Algebra
CCGPS
Geometry
CCGPS
Adv.
Algebra
CCGPS
4th year
option
Transition to CCGPS
On Level Students
5th grade
Course
2010-11 On
Grade Level
4th grade
GPS
grade
Math
5th
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
CCGPS
Adv. Math 6
CCGPS
Adv. Math 7
CCGPS
Adv. Math 8
2010-11 On Grade
Level
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
5th grade
GPS
Adv. Math 6
CCGPS
Adv. Math 7
CCGPS
Adv. Math 8
Above Grade
Level
High School
9th grade
Course
10th grade
Course
11th grade
Course
12th grade
Course
CCGPS
Intermediate
Algebra
CCGPS
Intermediate
Geometry
CCGPS
Pre-Calculus
CCGPS
AP Calculus
Transition to CCGPS
Above Level Students
2010-11 Above
Grade Level
4th grade
Above Grade
Level
High School
5th grade
Course
GPS
grade
Math
5th
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
CCGPS
Math 67
CCGPS
Math 78
CCGPS
Intermediate
Algebra
2010-11 Above
Grade Level
6th grade
Course
7th grade
Course
8th grade
Course
5th grade
GPS
Math 67
CCGPS
Math 78
CCGPS
Intermediate
Algebra
9th grade
Course
10th grade
Course
11th grade
Course
12th grade
Course
CCGPS
Intermediate
Geometry
CCGPS
Pre-Calculus
CCGPS
AP Calculus
CCGPS
Multivariable
Calculus
Tips for Parents
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Build Vocabulary & Literacy skills
Recognize math in the everyday world
Practice basic math skills & problem
solving
Involvement in basic home necessities
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Cooking & Cleaning
Grocery Shopping
Planning & Organization
Home improvement
Pets, Sports, Activity expenses
Positive attitude about mathematics
Questions?
Contact:
Michelle Mikes
6-12 Math Supervisor
[email protected]