Middle School Math Program

April / May 2015

PURPOSE

● To provide an overview of the Middle School Mathematics Program

● To review the rising 6th grade course placement procedures

● To review the 5th grade Math Teacher Evaluation Tool

6th Grade Mathematics

7th Grade Mathematics

Grade 8 Mathematics

Math Course Sequence

Advanced Math Sequence● Advanced 6th Mathematics

○ Compacts the 6th grade curriculum with 1/2 of 7th grade curriculum.

● Advanced 7th Mathematics○ Compacts the balance of the mathematics from the 7th grade

curriculum and all of the 8th grade Mathematics curriculum.

● 8th Grade Algebra I○ Same course as HS Algebra I○ Required to pass the Final Exam to earn credit

Rising 6th Grade ProcessMultiple factors are considered in determining the mathematics placement of students transitioning from Grade 5 to Grade 6. ● 5th Grade Performance (Unit Test scores) ● 5th Grade Benchmark Assessment scores● Standardized test scores (CogAT, PARCC (not for 15-16

placement), etc.)● 5th Grade mathematics teacher evaluation.

A notification letter informing parents of advanced math placement will be mailed prior to the start of the school year.

5th Grade Teacher Evaluation ToolA student who ________ :● Is prepared for class-including homework● Is a self-motivated learner● Perseveres in solving challenging problems● Completes assignments with a high degree of accuracy

Please indicate C for “consistently”, S for “sometimes”, or R for “rarely” for each student (and each subgroup) on your class list.

How is this tool used:● 6th Grade Math Placement (both sequences) - ALL students reviewed individually

● Intervention needs

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