Transcript Advanced Math Presentation

What is accelerated math?
 Accelerated means to move at a faster pace.
 7th grade accelerated math= 7th + 8th grade standards
 2 years worth of material in one year.
 7th grade=36 weeks into 18 weeks
 8th grade=36 weeks into 18 weeks
 8th grade accel math= 9th grade Algebra I/Geometry B
What is the advantage of
accelerated math?
 1-2 additional opportunities for higher level
math courses in high school.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Accelerated
(5%)
Accelerated
Algebra II
/Geo B
Accelerated
Pre
Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Stats
or
DL Calculus (GT)
Advance
(25%)
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
or
Accl PreCalculus
Calculus
or
AP Stats or
AP Calculus
On-level
(70%)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
•Pre-Calculus
•Stats reasoning
•Adv Decision
Making
What are the data trends?
 7th Accelerated math- 3 sections (90-96 students)
 8th Accelerated math- 2 or 3 sections (60-75 students)
 12th Accelerated math- about 25 students
 Note: Rarely does someone start accelerated math in
8th grade due to missing all of the 8th grade standards.
Can you wait until high school?
 YES!!!!
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
9th Grade Accelerated
Start
Alg 1/Geo A
Accelerated
Alg 2/Geo B
Pre-Calculus
or
Accl
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
or
AP Stats or
AP Calculus
7th Grade Geometry
start with
9th grade
stop
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
or
Accl PreCalculus
Calculus
or
AP Stats or
AP Calculus
VCMS Guidelines
 Georgia Milestone:
 580 High Proficient and Distinguished.
 580= top 179 students out of 446 (40%)
 1st Semester Grade: 93+
 Work Habits: dependable, quick learner, no retakes
 Anticipate 90-115 recommendations
Successful Students:
Skills and Motivation
 Can your child add, subtract, multiply, divide – whole
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numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers? (It is essential
they have mastered computational skills and number
sense!)
Top 25 Review Skills Accelerated – August
Top 25 Review Skills Advanced - August
Does your child enjoy completing assignments?
Does your child go “above and beyond” without being
pushed or rewarded?
Is your child naturally curious and interested in math
topics?
Successful Students:
Self Directed Learner
 Would your child rather complete a worksheet or
project?
 Does your child easily grasp new concepts without the
“drill and practice?”
Examples:
Housing Development –
Box and Whisker2-D Net of 3-D Cylinder –
Indirect Measurement -
Successful Students:
Team Player
 Works well with others
 Great work habits
 Organized
 Responsible
 Manages time
 Role Model/Leader
Technology
 USA Test Prep
 MobyMax
 Projects
Homework
 30 minutes a night (even if less is assigned – review
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and use websites for reinforcement)
Computer based assignments
Projects
Skills practice
ItsLearning
Assessments
 Includes more application of skills than advanced class
 Performance Tasks – Apply several skills to analyze and
solve multi-step problems
 Includes Constructed Response
 Students must “Show Work”
 Write/Explain/Justify Answers
We want your child in the
math class where they are
challenged and successful - not
frustrated and overwhelmed!
What’s next?
 Continue to monitor your child’s academic progress.
 Think about your child’s other course load and outside
activities.
 Wait for course list window in May.
 Submit request waiver
 You decline opportunity and remain in advance.
 You request accelerated math.
 Schedule Change
 If not performing well or course is causing a hardship, a
schedule change is often difficult.