Transcript Math Acceleration

Math Acceleration in
the
Middle School
7th Graders taking Math 8H
or Algebra Honors
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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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Objectives
• Review recommendation process
• Review implications of those
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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”
Accelerated Student Contract
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Shenendehowa provides accelerated programs not only to
satisfy state mandates, but also to meet the needs of our
diverse community of learners.
Being an accelerated student means more than having a
strong work ethic. These courses are designed for students
who not only have a strong academic aptitude, but students
who are driven to learn. It is not only more difficult work, but
classes that move at a quicker pace and require inherent
student motivation. Accelerated students are eager to
participate and consistently provide high quality work.
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
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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 Track
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)
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
HSW
(9th)
Period 0
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
(10th -12th)
(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
History of Accelerated Algebra
Honors
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Up until September 2007, one section of
ninth grade math was taught separately
in each building.
2007 – 2008
approx. 90 students
2008 – 2009
approx. 110 students
2009 – 2010
116 students
(currently includes 19 7th graders and 97 8th graders)
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
7th grade students taking Algebra Honors
will have a “Period 0” class when they
are in 8th grade.
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
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High school course
Regents Exam (June 2011)
HS transcript
Graphing calculator required
Pace of course
Summer work
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 fits 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 return the Algebra
Honors enrollment form to
Carrie Peverly by May 1st
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