Transcript Math Acceleration

Math Acceleration in the
Middle School
6th Graders taking Math 7H
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Shenendehowa Central School District
Presented by…
Brittany Miller
Accelerated Math 7H Teacher (6th Grade)
Shenendehowa Middle Schools
Acadia ~ Gowana ~ Koda
Carrie Peverly
Mathematics Academic Administrator
Shenendehowa Central School District
Grades 6 – 12
Parent & Student Info Meeting
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Objectives
Review recommendation process
 Share information about Math 7H
 Discuss how taking Math 7H as a 6th grader
will effect your child’s daily schedule (in
2010-2011 as well as in the years ahead)
 Answer parent/student questions
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Recommendation Process for
Accelerated Math 7H (6th grade)
Students typically enter accelerated Math 7H
through one of two pathways:
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Students who have been accelerated in 5th
grade and have taken (and passed) 6th
grade Math are automatically enrolled into
accelerated Math 7H for their 6th grade
school year.
OR
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TOMAGS are administered to the high ability
5th grade Math groups as well as those
students not in a high ability 5th grade Math
group but who scored a Level 4 on the NYS
Grade 4 Mathematics Exam.
The TOMAGS results, NYS Mathematics
Assessment Scores, Gifted Rating Scale,
Teacher Recommendation, and/or Parent
Recommendation (among other determining
factors) are then examined and a decision to
accelerate in 6th grade to the Math 7H course
is made.
TOMAGS
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“The Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted Students (TOMAGS)
is a standardized, norm-referenced test designed to assess
mathematical talent in children 6 through 12 years old. The
TOMAGS requires students to use mathematical reasoning and
problem-solving skills to understand how to communicate
mathematically to solve problems. The test was designed to
identify students who have talent or giftedness in mathematics.”
Pro-Ed Inc. (www.proedinc.com)
Open-ended questions presented in a problem-solving format
Students are scored and compared to gifted population
NYS assessments v TOMAGS…what does each one assess?
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.
History of Accel. Math 7H (6th grade)
2004-05
 2005-06
 2006-07
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11 students
16 students
27 students
(Recommendation process change)
2007-08
 2008-09
 2009-10
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75 students
89 students
99 students
When does a student take the
Accelerated Math 7H class?
The class is offered as part of their
regular daily schedule
 Instead of taking Math 6, identified
students are scheduled to take
accelerated Math 7H during their math
time.
 Single period vs. Block scheduling
 Only 6th graders and grouped by school
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Accelerated Math 7H Curriculum
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Unit #1:
Unit #2:
 Unit #3:
 Unit #4:
 Unit #5:
 Unit #6:
 Unit #7:
 Unit #8:
 Unit #9:
 Unit #10:
 Unit #11:
Whole Numbers (Algebra)
Integers
Number Theory
Pythagorean Theorem
Base 10
Statistics
Probability
Geometry
Algebra
Angles
Proportions
Ability vs. Effort
Identification indicates strong math ability
 Effort/organization/time management
 Adjustment to Middle School
 Monitoring of student progress
 Self-advocacy
 Extra help
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What happens after Math 7H?
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Some students may be recommended to
continue with single acceleration.
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This means they would be taking the
Math 8H course as 7th graders.
Single Acceleration Track
Grade Grade
6
7
Math
7H
Math
8H
Grade
8
Grade
9
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
PreCalc
Honors
AP
Stats
AP
Calc
AB or
BC
or AP
Stats
HSE
HSE
HSE
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
(10th 12th)
Algebra Geometry/ Algebra
Honors Geometry 2 & Trig
Honors
Honors
or
MS
MS
MS
HSW
(9th)
What happens after Math 7H?
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Some students may be recommended to
double accelerate.
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This means they would be taking the
Algebra Honors course as 7th graders.
Double Acceleration Track
Grade
6
Math
7H
MS
Grade
7
Grade
8
Algebra Geometry
Honors
Honors
MS
HSW
(9th)
Period 0
Grade
9
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
Algebra
2 & Trig
Honors
PreCalc
Honors
AP
Calc
AB or
BC
AP
Stats
HSE
HSE
HSE
HSE
(10th -12th)
(10th -12th)
(10th 12th)
(10th 12th)
Math 7H Summer Work
Contains review materials from the 6th
grade NYS Math curriculum. Students in
accelerated Math 7H are expected to be
proficient in these concepts regardless if
they have previously taken the 6th grade
Math course or not.
 Concepts covered in the packet include
(but are not limited to): fractions,
decimals, rates/proportions/percents,
geometry, and measurement.
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Students must turn in the Summer Work
Packet by the end of the first week of school
and they will be tested on the material within
the first few weeks of the first quarter.
 Portions of the packet will count as the
students’ first homework assignments for the
school year.
 This packet will be sent home with the student
in June during the last week of school and
more details are provided at that time.
Websites
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www.classzone.com
 www.thinkcentral.com
 http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/38/guidancepk8.htm
 http://www.shenet.org/district/curriculum_
and_learn/ecc/clecc.htm
 http://studyzone.org/mtestprep/math6.cfm
Discussion & Questions
Please return the Accelerated
Math 7H 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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http://www.shenet.org/middle/gowana/bmiller/bmiller.htm
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