Farquhar Middle School Math Program 2011-12Ms. Carla Britt, Math IRT

*course taught at receiving High SchoolCourse Selections for 7th/8th gradersMath 7Math Investigations (IM)Algebra PrepAlgebra 1Algebra 1/RelatedHonors GeometryAlgebra 2 with Analysis*

7th grade7th grade8th grade7th/8th grade8th grade7th/8th grade8th grade

*course taught at receiving High School

FARQUHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL:Mathematics Course Recommendation Form

Student: ___________________________ Current Teacher: Britt Date: February 2011

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The following chart lists the indicators that were used to determine the recommendation for next year's math course. My recommendation is noted in the paragraph below the chart.

Indicator

Description

Performance

(Percentages)

Indicates that

___________ is the appropriate course.

Indicates that

____________ is the appropriate course.

Indicates that

_____________ is the appropriate course.

Averages for the First Two Quarters of School

Assesses short and long term mastery of MCPS objectives.

Q1 ____________%

Q2 ____________%

MCPS Unit Tests

1.Statistics

2.Pre-algebra Concepts

_____ % calc

_____ % NO calc

_____ % calc

Algebra Diagnostic Test

designed to assess readiness for Algebra

40 minute testing session

No calculator

____________%

MSA MATH score

Spring 2010

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WORK HABITS: Meeting deadlines/Completing Tasks

Grade

MATH

MATH 7Offered as a single or double period optionInstructors incorporate extensions in courseStudents next course will be Algebra Prep or High School Algebra 1

MATH INVESTIGATIONS (IM)Offered as a single periodMixed grade-level course (6th/7th)Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year.

* Passing the Algebra HSA helps fulfill one component of high school graduation requirement. Students take this in Algebra 1.Algebra Prep Goals: To have all students develop computational fluency of real numbers by providing a final year of middle school math programming3.To preview concepts that are assessed on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment (HSA)*

* Passing the Algebra HSA helps fulfill one component of high school graduation requirement. Students take this in Algebra 1.

*Students do not need to purchase a graphing calculator for the course.Algebra PrepOffered as a single periodInstructors incorporate the use of graphing calculator technology*Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year

*Students do not need to purchase a graphing calculator for the course.

Algebra 1Offered as a single (Algebra 1) or double period (Algebra 1/Related)Course incorporates the daily use of graphing calculator technologyStudents successful in this course will take Geometry or Honors Geometry the following year

Algebra 1/Related: Course OverviewThis year-long course replaces an electiveSupports the MCPS Algebra initiativeCourse is available for 8th graders onlyStudent receives additional practice on content objectives during the school dayClass size is limited to improve student/teacher ratio

*Honors Geometry is the only Geometry option at the middle school level.Honors Geometry: Course OverviewGeometry is studied as a mathematical system through the deductive development of relationships in the plane and space.Students who are successful in this course satisfy the high school geometry requirement.

*Honors Geometry is the only Geometry option at the middle school level.

FMS MATH AIDE PROGRAMProgram is open to students recommended for Honors Geometry or Algebra 2They will be assigned to assist in one class each semesterStudents may be assigned to work at any level up to Algebra 1Math aides will assist students in developing a better understanding of the content. Students are eligible for up to 10 SSL hours per semester

*email information is located on the school's websiteIf you have questions, please email*:Your childs current math teacherYour childs guidance counselorMs. Carla Britt, Math IRT

*email information is located on the school's website

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