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8 th Grade Algebra Placement Program

8 th Grade Algebra Placement Program. Shelburne Community School August 30, 2012. Welcome & Agenda. Introductions & Purpose Curriculum outline and progression toward Algebra Why Algebra Placement Program at SCS? What does Algebra look like at SCS?

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8 th Grade Algebra Placement Program

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  1. 8th Grade Algebra Placement Program Shelburne Community School August 30, 2012

  2. Welcome & Agenda Introductions & Purpose Curriculum outline and progression toward Algebra Why Algebra Placement Program at SCS? What does Algebra look like at SCS? How did we arrive at the current delivery model? Q & A Quiz

  3. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH 2012 -2013 This year sets us up for our 2013-14 curriculum 2013-14 – CMP3 is Common Core ready Common Core Alignment for 2014-15

  4. CVU Course outline v. SCS curriculum How we decide what to teach in the APP program…

  5. Why use the Algebra Placement Program at SCS? • Algebra is available to more students • More students qualify to take higher level math courses in High School • 8th Grade Enrichment • Students able to progress at their pace • Our model was adopted by CSSU

  6. What does Algebra look like at SCS? • Algebra is taught daily • Algebra takes place in the classroom and seminars • APP students participate in follow-up sessions • Algebra is taught by all 8th grade math teachers and is collaborative – monthly planning

  7. SCS Website resources • SCS Math Website

  8. True or False Quiz • Algebra is taught in isolation 9 seminars per year. • Students are expected to teach themselves algebra and there is no direct instruction or time for follow up with teachers. • Everyone must stay in the APP once they have signed up. • APP is the only algebra taught at SCS.

  9. Thank you! • Questions? • Please complete the brief exit card before leaving this evening.

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