Welcome to the SSI Algebra 1 HSA Parent/Student Workshop

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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1Silver Spring International MS Math Department

Workshop Agenda:

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2Silver Spring International MS Math Department

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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Silver Spring International MS Math Department

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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

http://mdk12.org/assessments/clg/algebra_data_analysis.html

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

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/departments/mathematics/student.aspx


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Algebra 1 HSA Computer Lab Practice


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Documents

Welcome to the SSI Algebra 1 HSA Parent/Student Workshop