Math Acceleration in the

Middle School7th Graders taking Math 8H

or Algebra Honors

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Shenendehowa CSD

Presented by…

Brittany MillerAccelerated Math 7H Teacher (6th Grade)

Acadia ~ Gowana ~ Koda

Carrie PeverlyMathematics Academic Administrator

Grades 6 – 12

Susie RomanoAccelerated Algebra Honors Teacher (7th & 8th Grade)

Acadia ~ Gowana ~ Koda

Parent & Student Informational Meeting

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

“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:

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

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

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.)

Participation•Asking/Answering questions in class•Involvement in group work/activities•Level of interest in math•Classroom behavior

NYS Math Assessment Score•NYS Grade 5 Math Exam

•NYS Grade 6 Math Exam has not yet been administered!

Scheduling

Most students will be recommended to continue with single acceleration.•This means they would be taking the

Math 8H course as 7th graders.

Grade

6

Grade

7

Grade

8

Grade

9

Grade

10

Grade

11

Grade

12

Math

7H

Math

8H

Algebra

Honors

Geometry/ Geometry

Honors

Algebra

2 & Trig

Honors

Pre-Calc

Honors

or

AP Stats

AP

Calc

AB or

BC

or AP Stats

MS MS MS HSW

(9th)

HSE(10th -12th)

HSE(10th -12th)

HSE(10th -12th)

Single Acceleration

When does a student take the Accelerated Math 8H class?

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.

Integers Solving Equations Angles Polynomials Percents Transformational Geometry Factoring Polynomials Functions Solving Inequalities Slope Constructions Indirect Measurement

Math 8H Curriculum

Scheduling

Some students may be recommended to double accelerate.•This means they would be taking the

Algebra Honors course as 7th graders.

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(10th -12th)

HSE(10th -12th)

HSE(10th -12th)

Double Acceleration Track

When does a student take the Accelerated Algebra Honors class?

Within the regular school day Most classes are mixed 7th and 8th

graders from all three middle schools

Algebra Honors

High school course Regents Exam (June 2012) HS transcript Graphing calculator required Pace of course Summer work

Algebra Honors Curriculum

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

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!

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

Carrie Peverly• Mathematics Administrator (6-12)

• pevecarr@shenet.org Brittany Miller

• Accelerated Math 7H Teacher

• millbrit@shenet.org• http://www.shenet.org/middle/gowana/bmiller/bmiller.htm

Susie Romano• Accelerated Algebra Honors Teacher

• romasusa@shenet.org

• http://www.shenet.org/middle/acadia/sromano/srwelcome.htm