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Mathematics Department
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Mathematics Department
This presentation and all
handouts will be available
on the mvhs.ipsd website
Welcome to 8th 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
3 Honors Level courses
4 Advanced Placement Courses
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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
• 8th 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 8th grade class (ie. 8th Math, Accel, PA)
*8th grade curriculum & classroom performance
*Teacher evaluation of prerequisite math skills *7th grade math assessment PARCC score
The next 3 slides will take you
through the typical 4-Year Plans
• for students presently in 8th Grade Math
• for students presently in Accelerated Math
• for students presently in P.A. Math
Typical 4-Year Plansfor students presently in 8th Grade Math
Algebra 1w/ Alg Academy
or
Geometry
Essentials
Algebra 2
Essentials
Trigonometry
Prob/Stats
(each 1 semester)
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Trig & Stats
Pre-calculus
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Typical 4-Year Plansfor students presently in Accelerated Math
Geometry
or
Algebra 2
Trig & Stats
Pre-calculus
AP Calculus
AB
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Alg 2 & Trig
Honors
Pre-calculus
AP Calculus
AB or BC
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
Typical 4-Year Plansfor students presently in P.A. Math
Honors
Alg 2 &Trig
Honors
Pre-calculus
AP Calculus
BC
Calculus
III
Fr
So
Jr
Sr
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 is 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.
And now
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F A Q ‘s
about HS
Math
Questions regarding placements…
Remember to see the handouts located
on the mvhs website for more details
Question…I am really good at 8th 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 expectationsFreshman 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
Thank you for joining us tonight!
We look forward to seeing you in the fall
Mustang class of 2020!
