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Advanced Math Information

Advanced Math Information. Parent Information 2011 Dr. Toni Jones Chief Academic Officer jonest@deercreek.k12.ok.us (405) 348-6100 x1133. Understanding the Alignment. The Right Choice. It’s Different For Every Child There is No “ Right Path” What does the student love to do?

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Advanced Math Information

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  1. Advanced MathInformation Parent Information 2011 Dr. Toni Jones Chief Academic Officer jonest@deercreek.k12.ok.us (405) 348-6100 x1133

  2. Understanding the Alignment

  3. The Right Choice • It’s Different For Every Child • There is No “ Right Path” • What does the student love to do? • Can you tell right now?

  4. If students are struggling…. It is important to think about 4 years of math in HS **Middle School Math Counts as An Elective • Alg1, Geom, Alg 2, PreCalc/College Alg OR • Geom, Alg 2, PreCalc, Calc/College Alg

  5. Basic Information ****Any student enrolled in Algebra 1 must take the EOI even if taking the course for the 2nd time. ****Students must pass the Algebra 1 EOI to graduate under the new law. ****Algebra 1 is an elective credit in HS and NOT a math credit.

  6. How Do You Know if They Are Struggling? • Homework should be expected • PAP and AP Curriculum is expected to have rigor • However, if your child is needing a great deal of tutoring, homework assistance, or is highly stressed then that is a sign that you may want to explore other options.

  7. Advanced Placement • PAP Algebra 1 is a HS course on the path to AP Calculus (True College Prep) • The U.S. Pass Rate last year was 59.5% of students who took the AP Calculus test passed (this includes public, private, selective schools like OSSM….everybody)

  8. Grades If you are concerned about a ‘B’…. Middle School: Currently, students have the option of counting, or not counting, the grade from DCMS. **This could change….so stay alert as your children progress. This is evaluated at the end of every school year for the next year.

  9. How Algebra 1 Grades Transfer To HS….This Does NOT apply to other courses.This is an Elective Course Option 1: Take the EOI, Course is listed as No Credit but the course is on the transcript because it is required for graduation (not calculated in HS GPA) Option 2: Take the EOI, Course is listed with a grade of A, B, C, (4.5, 3.5, 2.5) and calculated in the HS GPA. You can’t change your mind after the first day of 9th grade.

  10. Thinking about a change now? Option 1: Student stays in Advanced math in 8th Grade and they must take EOI. Option 2: Student stays in Advanced Math, must take EOI, takes regular Geometry in High School instead of the Pre-AP Track, then Alg 2, then Pre Calc, then College Algebra instead of Calculus Option 2: Student moves back a level to gain a refresher, **Must change science course

  11. Why is There a Prerequisite for Science The Physical Sciences The advanced track is Physical Science oriented…students can still take PAP Biology as a 9th grader if they are not in Geometry (Advanced Life Science Track) **8th Grade Uses Algebra 1 Skills for Intro to Chemistry and Intro to Physics

  12. 8th Grade Chem/Phys Alg 1** ----------------------------------------------------------- 9th Grade Biology Geometry 10th Grade PAP Chem Alg 2 (min) 11th Grade AP Chem Pre-Calc (min) 12th Grade AP Physics AP Calc ----------------------------------------------------------- 9th Grade PAP Biology Alg 1 10th Grade Intro Chem/Physics Geometry 11th AP Biology / PAP Chem Alg 2 12th AP Environmental/ AP Chem Pre-Calc

  13. How Does Taking The Grade To HS Change A Transcript? 4.5 A in 8th Grade Alg 1 3.5 B in 9th Grade PAP Geometry 4.0 GPA 3.5 B in 8th Grade Alg 1 *Didn’t take grade to HS 4.5 A in Geometry 4.5 GPA **However….Valedictorian changes are taking place

  14. There is no right or wrong path • Key Factors • Stress Level • Goals – If you know them • What they love- if it’s clear • Maturity • Activity Level - Athletics, student council, cheer….. • ACT Impact

  15. ACT Impact • It takes a 24 to be admitted to OU and OSU • A student can gain a 24 by reaching Algebra II level in Math. • Scholarship Money Starts at a 24…. • The higher the rigor….the higher the ACT AP Chem, AP Physics, AP English, AP Calculus ACT 32

  16. You want children to learn at a high level and enjoy school! • It’s all about balance

  17. Questions

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