Mathematics in Mathematics in the Middle Schoolthe Middle School

Spotsylvania County SchoolsSpotsylvania County Schools

InstructionInstruction

STUDENT PLACEMENT GUIDESTUDENT PLACEMENT GUIDE

Math 6(everyday)

Middle School Middle School Math IMath I

Algebra 1

Middle SchoolMiddle School Math IIMath II

Math 7

Geometry

Algebra 1

Algebra TopicsAverage

Rigor

Most Rigorous

*HS Credit

*HS Credit

*HS Credit

Above Average

Rigor

6th grade 7th grade 8th grade

Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolMath IIMath II

*SOL Stand *SOL Stand Alone Tests Alone Tests all gradesall grades

Middle School Middle School MathematicsMathematics

Math 6 everydayMath 6 everyday More time for activitiesMore time for activities More time to develop concepts More time to develop concepts Fill in knowledge gaps ~ stress Fill in knowledge gaps ~ stress

understandingunderstanding Allows more flexibilityAllows more flexibility

Students Students will be requiredwill be required to meet specific to meet specific criteria for placementcriteria for placement

With Algebra Topics 8, students can still With Algebra Topics 8, students can still achieve advanced diploma status in high achieve advanced diploma status in high schoolschool

High School Sequence ~High School Sequence ~with Algebra Topics 8with Algebra Topics 8

Spotsylvania County SchoolsRecommended Course of Study in Mathematics

Average RigorIt is recommended that all students pursue the study of mathematics at the most rigorous level possible.

When appropriate students may change paths by attending summer school or by taking two classes at the same time.

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Math 6*6th grade SOL Test

Math taught everyday

MS II*7th grade SOL testAdministered

Math 7 *7th grade SOL test

Algebra I*EOC test

AlgebraTopics 8*8th gradeSOL test

Geometry*EOC Test

Algebra I*EOC Test

AdvancedAlgebra II*EOC Test~~Algebra II*EOC Test

Geometry*EOC Test

Mathematical Analysis

AP Statistics

AppliedMathematics

Algebra II

*EOC Test~~+Computer Math

AP Calculus~~AP Statistics~~AppliedMathematics: Modeling and Functions

DE Pre-Calculus

Accelerated Accelerated PathPath

Middle School Math I 6th grade curriculum standards

and part of the 7th grade standards

Middle School Math II the rest of the 7th grade

curriculum standards and most of the 8th grade standards

Advanced Advanced Placement Placement

ConsiderationsConsiderations

the the desiredesire to accelerate to accelerate in a in a rigorous sequencerigorous sequence of mathematics;of mathematics;

a a consistentconsistent A or B A or B math average;math average;

the the abilityability to to graspgrasp math concepts at an math concepts at an accelerated paceaccelerated pace;;

the the independent work independent work habitshabits to support the to support the rigor of an accelerated rigor of an accelerated course;course;

a a high interesthigh interest in in problem solving;problem solving;

a a strong strong sense of number;sense of number; a keen sense of knowing a keen sense of knowing

when and how to when and how to apply apply mathematical concepts;mathematical concepts;

a desire to a desire to think and think and reasonreason criticallycritically; ;

the ability to the ability to handle handle frustrationfrustration; ;

the willingness to the willingness to accept a accept a challengechallenge..

a student who a student who excelsexcels in all in all categories would be categories would be highly recommended to highly recommended to take an advanced take an advanced sequencesequence

Registration Form/ProcessRegistration Form/Process

Registration Registration Form/ProcessForm/Process

Sample Math 6 SOL test question – Sample Math 6 SOL test question – ComputationComputation

Sample Math 7 SOL test question – Sample Math 7 SOL test question – ComputationComputation

Sample Math 6 SOL test question - Sample Math 6 SOL test question - MeasurementMeasurement

Sample Math 7 SOL test question - Sample Math 7 SOL test question - MeasurementMeasurement

Sample Math 6 SOL test question - Sample Math 6 SOL test question - ProbabilityProbability

Sample Math 7 SOL test question - Sample Math 7 SOL test question - ProbabilityProbability

Sample Math 6 SOL test question – Sample Math 6 SOL test question – Patterns,Functions,&AlgebraPatterns,Functions,&Algebra

Sample Math 7 SOL test question – Sample Math 7 SOL test question – Patterns,Functions,&AlgebraPatterns,Functions,&Algebra