Welcome to the SSI Algebra 1 HSA Parent/Student Workshop
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Welcome to the SSI Algebra 1 HSA Parent/Student Workshop
Your Hosts: Mr. Adam Ritchie, Algebra Teacher Ms. Kristen Roberts, Algebra Lead Teacher Mrs. Sheila Rosenthal, Academic Intervention Teacher Mrs. Melissa Sigley, Math Content Specialist
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Workshop Agenda:
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Welcome and Introductions – Mrs. Sigley HSA Graduation Information HSA Scoring Information
2010 Algebra 1 HSA Test Administration – Ms. Roberts Absences Materials
Algebra 1 Core Learning Goals – Mrs. Rosenthal Test Taking Tips – Mr. Ritchie
HSA Sample Items – Selected Response and Student Response
HSA to Final Exam – Mrs. Sigley After School Study Sessions – Ms. Roberts Calculator Preparation Sessions – Mr. Ritchie Student Study Resources – Mrs. Sigley Questions – group Computer Lab Practice – Ms. Roberts and Mr. Ritchie
High School Assessment (HSA)Graduation Information
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To graduate with a Maryland High School Diploma, students must meet all State course, service – learning, and testing (High School Assessment) requirements as well as all local school system graduation requirements.(MSDE Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know about the HSAs)
The HSAs are given in four content areas:
Algebra 1, English 10, Government, and
Biology.
Your child will take each test as he/she completes
the related course.
Scores for each individual test range from
240 to 650. (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsa/pdf/2429-08%20HSA
%20Grad.Req-ENG.pdf)
High School Assessment (HSA) Passing Scores
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Students can meet the testing requirement for
graduation by:
•Passing all four HSA tests (Algebra 1,
Biology, Government and English 10)
OR•Earning a combined score of 1602 on the
four HSA tests
HSA Passing ScoresAlgebra 1 412
Biology 400
English 10 396
Government 394
Students may take the HSA’s as many times as
needed to pass them.
(http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsa/pdf/2429-08%20HSA%20Grad.Req-ENG.pdf)
2010 Algebra 1 HSA
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Test Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010Time: 8:00 am until 11:30 am
The test consists of three 50 minute
sessions of selected response questions (multiple choice) and
response grid questions with two 10 minute
breaks.
The Mod-HSA is an alternative test for students with an IEP who meet specific participation criteria.
•The Selected Response (SR) items have either THREE answer choices (about 3/4 of the test items on each form) or FOUR answer choices (about 1/4 of the test items on each form).
•Special educations students will receive their IEP accommodations during the test administration.
http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_d2.html
What if I am absent for the HSA?
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http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/testing/TestingSchedule_MS_2009-2010.shtm
Make-Up Testing Dates: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
ORWednesday, June 2, 2010
Students will miss morning classes for make up testing.
HSA Materials
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Students need to bring: 2 pencils and a graphing calculator
Materials not permitted in the testing location:
•Reading materials•Cell phones•PDAs•I PODS•Other electronic communication devices
HSA Algebra 1 Indicators Tested
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http://mdk12.org/assessments/clg/algebra_data_analysis.html
Core Learning Goals for Algebra/Data Analysis
HSA Test Taking TipsSelected Response
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•Read the question before you look at the answers.•Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the choices. This way choices given on the test won’t throw you off or trick you.•Substitute operation signs over words in the problem to help see the process (ex: “of” = x, “total” = +, “difference” = - , etc.)•Identify the number of steps involved to solve the problem. Does it require “order of operations”?
•Estimate an appropriate solution before solving. •Look for patterns in the answer choices. •You may see a reasonably close answer to test as one of the choices. •Look for compatible numbers (ex: can the percents and/or fractions be compared to ½ ? Are they smaller or larger than ½ ? Etc.)
•Eliminate answers you know AREN’T true. •Pay close attention to place value of decimals, positive & negative signs, etc.
•Don’t keep changing your answer, usually your first choice is the right one (unless you misread the question).
•Usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information.
Response Grid Questions
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Algebra 1 HSA Sample Problems
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Algebra/Data Analysis Public Release 2008
Algebra 1 HSA MOD Sample Problem
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Algebra 1 HSA to Final Exam
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Test Algebra 1 High School Assessment (HSA)
Algebra 1 Final Exam
Date: Tuesday, May 18 all students same day
Thursday, June 10 through Tuesday, June 15
Time: 8:00am to 11:30amThree 50 minute sessions
Assigned class periodOne 2 hour session
Indicators tested:
Units 1-6 of the Algebra 1 curriculum
Units 5-7 of the Algebra 1 curriculum
Impact on student:
Graduation requirement – passing score of 412 (may take again)
Course credit requirement – passing score of D or higher OR must repeat course
How are we helping the students prepare for the Algebra 1 HSA?
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Tuesday, May 4Ms. Roberts
Unit 1 Equations and Inequalities
Wednesday, May 5
Mr. Ritchie and Mr. Williams
Unit 2 Functions
Thursday, May 6Ms. Jackson and Ms.
DorisUnit 3 Linear Equations
and InequalitiesTuesday, May 11
Ms. RobertsUnit 4 Systems of
Equations and Inequalities
Wednesday, May 12
Ms. Doris and Ms. Jackson
Unit 5 Data Analysis and Probability
Thursday, May 13Mr. Ayuk and Mr.
ShekuUnit 6 Exponents and
Polynomials
•HSA Practice Test administered April 15 and 16
•Analysis of data by class and student•Weekly practice packets – classroom
After School HSA Review Sessions will be held on the following days
from 2:45 to 4:00pm in room 123. *All students are invited to attend each session.*
Algebra 1 HSA Calculator Preparation
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Mr. Ritchie will also be hosting HSA after school review sessions that focus on using the graphing calculator from 2:45 to 4:00pm in room 129.
Wednesday, April 21
Linear Functions
Thursday, April 22Linear Functions
Tuesday, April 27Expressions and
Inequalities
Wednesday, April 28
Line of Best Fit
Thursday, April 29 Line of Best Fit
Tuesday, May 4Matrices/Measures of
Central Tendency
Thursday, May 6Probability, Sampling,
and SimulationsTuesday, May 11
Systems of EquationsWednesday, May
12Systems of Equations
Thursday, May 13Analyzing
Graphs/Non-linear Functions
Algebra 1 HSA Student Practice Resources
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http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/departments/mathematics/student.aspx
The SSI Student Mathematics Webpage
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Please complete the survey before leaving.
Algebra 1 HSA Computer Lab Practice
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