Ch-ch-ch-ch…Changes

ST-MORE periods of mathST-MORE flexibility in ability

groupingST-MORE standardized

testing?....no thank youST-MORE confusionST-MORE Core – but no less math

Course Offerings 2012-2013

Track 1 Track 2

6th Math 6 Pre-Algebra

7th Pre-Algebra Algebra (EOC)

8th Algebra(EOC)

Geometry

Course Placement

Middle School math placement will determined by: Previous grade’s EOG School-issued final exam Teacher recommendation IOWA overall math score Parent input

Flexibility

Pre-testing in August will confirm a student’s placement in course for the year

Pre-Algebra will offer a 5 or 6 period per week option

Algebra will offer a 5 or 7 period per week option

Quarterly option to switch between 5 and 6 (or 7) day option depending on student performance

Support

In the Classroom Differentiation, accommodations for students with learning

differences, supplemental materials for support or enrichment, parent volunteers, teacher appointments

Course Options in Pre-Algebra and Algebra

Volunteers, tutors, and study halls Example: Rising 8th graders receiving extra support during

4th quarter

Our promise to you

Math Progression

Rising 8th Graders

Probable Next Class

Potential Next Class

Legend

Rising 7th Graders

Probable Next Class

Potential Next Class

Legend

Rising 6th Graders and Below

Probable Next Class

Potential Next Class

Legend

Why Big Ideas Math?

Chapter at a GlanceList of Sections in Chapter

Quiz and Test Prep IncludedFollow Along with Activities

Completed in Class

Section at a GlanceInstruction Available

in English and Spanish

Standards Covered

Follow Along with Class Notes

Tutorials Similar to Kahn Academy-

Great for Days when Students are Absent

Extra Help and Answers

Homework Problems

Skills Review

Application/ Deeper Thinking Problems Fix the Error:

Procedural Problems

Extra Resources

Plenty of Extra Practice is Always

Available

Review Concepts Learn in Previous

Grades

Test Prep

Gives Students an Idea of What to

Expect on Tests/ Quizzes

Submit Work Directly to the Teacher

Results are submitted electronically. This

allows the teacher to give immediate

feedback and track class-wide trends.