Transcript Math Acceleration - Shenendehowa Central Schools

Math Acceleration in
the
Middle School
7th Graders taking Math 8H
or Algebra Honors
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Shenendehowa CSD
Presented by…
Brittany Miller
Accelerated Math 7H Teacher (6th Grade)
Acadia ~ Gowana ~ Koda
Carrie Peverly
Mathematics Academic Administrator
Grades 6 – 12
Susie Romano
Accelerated Algebra Honors Teacher (7th & 8th Grade)
Acadia ~ Gowana ~ Koda
Parent & Student Informational
Meeting
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Goals
• Review recommendation process
• Review implications of those
recommendations (impact on schedule)
• Share information about Math 8H &
Algebra Honors
• Answer parent/student questions
Our Acceleration Philosophy
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“Challenge without overwhelming”
Shenendehowa provides
accelerated programs not only to
satisfy state mandates, but also
to meet the needs of our
diverse community of learners.
Students who accelerate
successfully:
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Have a high level of interest in the subject area
Grasp ideas quickly in order to effectively manage
the pace of the curriculum
Demonstrate creativity and critical thinking
Communicate (read, write, speak, and listen) at or
above grade level
Work collaboratively to solve authentic problems
and issues
Demonstrate the interest in and ability to reflect
on their learning, as well as provide feedback on
ideas proposed by others
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Recognize the additional responsibility and effort
that is required for this level of class
Complete work on time and demonstrate the time
and effort that goes into completing complex
assignments
Take initiative to seek assistance from their
teacher when it is needed
Follow the Academic Integrity Policy as expected
of all Shenendehowa students
Recommendation Process
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1st & 2nd Quarter Math 7H Averages
Basic Skills & Conceptual
Understanding
Work Habits
• Quality of homework
• Level of organization
• Asking for help if/when needed
Recommendation Process
(cont.)
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Participation
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NYS Math Assessment Score
• Asking/Answering questions in class
• Involvement in group work/activities
• Level of interest in math
• Classroom behavior
• NYS Grade 5 Math Exam
• NYS Grade 6 Math Exam has not yet been
administered!
Scheduling
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Most students will be recommended to
continue with single acceleration.
• This means they would be taking the Math
8H course as 7th graders.
Single Acceleration
Grade Grade
6
7
Math
7H
Math
8H
MS
MS
Grade
8
Grade
9
Algebra Geometry/
Honors Geometry
Honors
MS
HSW
(9th)
Grade
10
Grade
11
Algebra Pre-Calc
2 & Trig Honors
Honors
or
AP Stats
Grade
12
AP
Calc
AB or
BC
or AP
Stats
HSE
HSE
HSE
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
When does a student take the
Accelerated Math 8H class?
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Within the regular school day
Most classes are mixed 7th & 8th
graders
7th grade students taking Math 8H will
then automatically be enrolled in
Algebra Honors as an 8th grader.
Math 8H Curriculum
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Integers
Solving Equations
Angles
Polynomials
Percents
Transformational Geometry
Factoring Polynomials
Functions
Solving Inequalities
Slope
Constructions
Indirect Measurement
Scheduling
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Some students may be recommended
to double accelerate.
• This means they would be taking the
Algebra Honors course as 7th graders.
Double Acceleration Track
Grade
6
Grade
7
Grade
8
Grade
9
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
Math
7H
Algebra
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Algebra
2 & Trig
Honors
Pre-Calc
Honors
AP
Calc
AB or
BC
AP
Stats
MS
MS
HSE
HSE
HSE
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
When does a student take the
Accelerated Algebra Honors
class?
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Within the regular school day
Most classes are mixed 7th and 8th
graders from all three middle schools
Algebra Honors
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High school course
Regents Exam (June 2012)
HS transcript
Graphing calculator required
Pace of course
Summer work
Algebra Honors Curriculum
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The Language of Algebra
Real Numbers
Solving Linear Equations
Graphing Relations and Functions
Analyzing Linear Equations
Solving Linear Inequalities
Solving Systems of Linear Equations
and Inequalities
Algebra Honors Curriculum
(cont.)
• Polynomials
• Factoring
• Quadratic and Exponential Functions
• Radical Expressions and Triangles
• Rational Expressions and Equations
• Statistics
• Probability
Algebra Honors Summer Work
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Course covers material in eighth grade
curriculum as well as Integrated
Algebra curriculum.
Seventh grade state test review
(separately) in the spring.
Transformational Geometry packet for
all students entering Algebra Honors.
The Big Picture! 
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As you decide which course is best for
your child, you may want to consider…
ELA/SS
Earth Science (8th Grade)
AH to 8H
8H to AH
• Contact Ms. Miller
Discussion & Questions
Please let us know of a
recommendation change
by May 6th.
Contact Information
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Carrie Peverly
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Mathematics Administrator (6-12)
[email protected]
Brittany Miller
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Accelerated Math 7H Teacher
[email protected]
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Accelerated Algebra Honors Teacher
[email protected]
• http://www.shenet.org/middle/gowana/bmiller/bmiller.htm
Susie Romano
http://www.shenet.org/middle/acadia/sromano/srwelcome.htm