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Mathematics Department

This presentation and all handouts will be available

• n 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

This can be found on the MVHS 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

• r 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

• pportunity 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 Plans

for students presently in 8th Grade Math

Algebra 1

w/ Alg Academy

• r

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 Plans

for students presently in Accelerated Math

Geometry

• r

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 Plans

for 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 4 F A Q ‘s about HS Math 

Questions regarding placements…

Remember to see the handouts located

• n 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 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!