Mathematics Department
This presentation and all handouts will be available on the mvhs.ipsd website
Welcome to 8 th Grade Orientation + Introduction to the Math Curriculum and requirements for graduation + Get an idea of the four year plan based on your child’s placement + Answer some frequently asked questions
How many years of Math does a student need for graduation? • 3 years of high school math to graduate. • Most colleges require a minimum of 3 years of math. 4 is best!
11 Core Courses 2 Elective Courses This can be found on the MVHS 3 Honors Level courses 4 Advanced Placement Courses Math tab of the Webpage
Please make note of the diagonal arrows on your course flow charts. Your student is not locked into the tracks you just saw. Your student may move to a higher or lower track each year as they work with their teachers on the placement that best fits their needs.
Freshman Course Placement • 8 th grade teachers make a recommendation that best fits your child's strength allowing for an opportunity to be challenged and successful. • The placements are based on… *current 8 th grade class (ie. 8 th Math, Accel, PA) *8 th grade curriculum & classroom performance *Teacher evaluation of prerequisite math skills *7 th grade math assessment PARCC score
The next 3 slides will take you through the typical 4-Year Plans for students presently in 8 th Grade Math • • for students presently in Accelerated Math • for students presently in P.A. Math
Typical 4-Year Plans for students presently in 8 th Grade Math Algebra 1 Fr Algebra 1 w/ Alg Academy Geometry So Geometry Essentials or Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Jr Trig & Stats Essentials Trigonometry Pre-calculus Sr Prob/Stats (each 1 semester)
Typical 4-Year Plans for students presently in Accelerated Math Honors Fr Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Honors So Alg 2 & Trig Trig & Stats or Honors Pre-calculus Jr Pre-calculus AP Calculus AP Calculus Sr AB AB or BC
Typical 4-Year Plans for students presently in P.A. Math Honors Fr Alg 2 &Trig Honors So Pre-calculus AP Calculus Jr BC Calculus Sr III
ELECTIVE OPTIONS AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (computer programming with JAVA) *can enter upon successful completion of Geometry AP STATISTICS (Descriptive and Inferential Statistics) *can enter upon successful completion of Algebra 2 Trig & Stats
The 8 Math Practice Standards • We incorporate the 8 Math Practice Standards daily in our lessons. • The one that we feel i s most critical to a student’s success in our math classes here at Metea is: Math Practice Standard #1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Questions regarding placements… And now 4 F A Q ‘ s about HS Math Remember to see the handouts located on the mvhs website for more details
Question… I am really good at 8 th grade math! Can I take Algebra in summer school so I can start in Geometry as a freshman? We DO NOT recommend Algebra in summer school. Algebra is the FOUNDATION of future math success; any 6 week program will not provide what we can provide in 36 week school year.
What is the difference between Algebra 1 and Algebra 1 Academy? • Alg Block/Academy = Alg 11+Alg Academy Two periods: 1 math and 1 elective credit • Algebra Academy provides additional support, pre teaching, re-teaching & study support • Students in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Academy will take a Geometry course as a sophomore.
Can my student be successful in an Honors level math class? Successful Honors level students must… • Be able to problem solve and persevere independent and in small groups • Be self motivated & critical thinkers • Enjoy daily academic challenges • Be a little excited about a good math problem • Go above and beyond teacher expectations Freshman Honors classes allow for growth and maturity in these areas
Do ALL students need calculators? YES! • A calculator is required in all math classes. • A graphing calculator is required beginning with Algebra 1. • A version of the TI - 84 is recommended.
This presentation & handouts available on our website • District 204 MATH Flow Chart • Description of Algebra Block/Academy • Course Recommendation Override process & summer school Guidelines • AP Course Offerings
If you have any questions, you may contact… Jackie Palmquist 630-375-8855 jacqueline_palmquist@ipsd.org Thank you for joining us tonight! We look forward to seeing you in the fall Mustang class of 2020!
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