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2010 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics College- and Career-Ready Standards

2010 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics College- and Career-Ready Standards. Algebra I in the 8 th Grade: Considerations and Consequences. Algebra I in Grade 8: Considerations and Consequences.

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2010 Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics College- and Career-Ready Standards

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  1. 2010 Alabama Course of Study: MathematicsCollege- and Career-Ready Standards Algebra I in the 8th Grade:Considerations and Consequences

  2. Algebra I in Grade 8:Considerations and Consequences Do you have middle school students who should have the option of taking Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics, or two advanced mathematics courses as part of their high school experience? Some Pathways for Students Who Complete Algebra I in Grade 8 Geometry GeometryGeometry Algebra II W/Trig Algebra II W/Trig Algebra II W/Trig Precalculus Discrete Mathematics Precalculus Analytical Mathematics Precalculus Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Course (ACOS: Mathematics, 2010, p. 127)

  3. Algebra I in Grade 8:Considerations and Consequences • “Systems offering Algebra I in the eighth grade have the responsibility of ensuring that all Algebra I course content standards and Grade 8 course content standards be included in instruction.” (ACOS: Mathematics, 2010, p. 81) • The State Department of Education will provide further guidance and training (Phase II) in the fall of 2011 relative to issues local education agencies may encounter in providing an Algebra I course in Grade 8.

  4. Algebra I in Grade 8:Considerations and Consequences • Decisions to accelerate students into a high school Algebra I course before Grade 9 should not be rushed. • Placing students into an Algebra I course too early should be avoided at all costs. • Local education agency’s decision should: • Be Advertised • Be Equitable • Provide Written Policy • Decisions to accelerate students into a high school Algebra I course before Grade 9 should be based on solid evidence of student learning.

  5. Algebra I in Grade 8:Considerations and Consequences • Not all students are ready for Algebra I in Grade 8. • The 2010 COS Algebra I content is not the same as the Algebra I content in earlier Alabama Courses of Study. Much of what was previously included in Algebra I will now be taught in Grades 6-8 in the 2010 COS.

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  7. Contact Information ALSDE Office of Student Learning Curriculum and Instruction Section Cindy Freeman, Mathematics Specialist Phone: 334.353.5321 E-mail: cfreeman@alsde.edu

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