MATH AT WORKBULL RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL

2013-2014

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Iowa Tests of Algebra ReadinessDuring May/June, at feeder elementary

schools all 5th grade students are given the Iowa tests to determine which students are ready for higher mathematics.

This test is composed of four sections which include: 1) Pre-Algebraic Number Skills and Concepts2) Interpreting Mathematical Information3) Representing Relationships 4) Using Symbols

HOW DO WE PLACE STUDENTS INTO 6TH GRADE MATH CLASSES

Traditional Math 6: Students who scored less than 500 on the 5th grade SOL.Covers 6th grade objectives

Extended Math 6: Students who scored more than 500 on the 5th grade SOL and received an A or B in math 5.Covers 6th grade objectives and half of 7th grade

Pre-Algebra: Students who scored 50 or higher on the Iowa Tests of Algebra Readiness.Covers 6th, 7th, and 8th grade objectives

7th grade Math SelectionsStudents who took traditional mathematics as 6th

graders and score below 500 on the 6th grade SOL are placed in Traditional 7th grade mathematics.Traditional 7th covers the 7th grade objectives

Students who have successfully completed extended 6th grade mathematics and score 500 or above on their SOL are placed in 7th Grade Extended math.Extended 7 covers the second half of the 7th grade

objectives and all of 8th

The selected students who are in the Pre-Algebra class in 6th grade will take Pre-AP Algebra I in the seventh grade.

8th Grade Math PlacementsStudents in traditional 7th grade math will take Pre-

Algebra.

Students who have successfully completed 7th grade extended will be placed in Pre-AP Algebra I This is a High School Credit class and they will take the

Algebra I End of Course SOL in May to earn a verified credit

The students taking Pre-AP Algebra I in 7th grade will be placed in Pre-AP Geometry after successfully completing and passing the Algebra End of Course SOL. This is a High School credit class and students will take the

Geometry End of Course SOL in May to earn a verified credit

Strategic Plan FY 2011-151.2.8 Each year, the percent of 6th grade students

enrolled in 6th grade extended mathematics or higher will increase. This year we have 40% of 6th graders in higher level math 146/385

1.2.9 By 2015, 40% of 8th grade students will have taken Algebra I and received a verified credit by the end of their 8th grade year. Last year 52% of 8th graders were in Algebra I or higher and received credit. All students passed the EOC test.

1.2.11 Each year, the percent of 8th grade students who have passed the 8th grade math SOL will increase over the prior year. Last year 83% passed.

Classroom StrategiesTeachers will pull small groups of students to work with while

others are working on independent practiceCo-Teachers will pull small groups to work on specific topicsBuilding Vocabulary (QQT, Taboo, Pyramid, Sorts, Summarize)Pair/Share activitiesCompare and contrast strategiesCooperative GroupsMatching/Sort ActivitiesStep-By-Step Modeling (concrete and algebraic)Purposeful Games and Activities (Millionaire, math basketball,

Jeopardy, Dominoes, etc.)Internet help (Kahn Academy, Math Playground, Math Play,

etc.)