Sixth Grade Advanced Math Parent Information Meeting

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Sixth Grade Advanced Math Parent Information
Meeting

• April 23, 2009

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Background

• Test Scores
• 5th Grade CRCT Score of 860 950 (92 - 100)?
• 5th Grade ITBS Test of 94th percentile or better
  in Total Math Score
• 5th Grade ITBS Test of 80th percentile or better
  in Total Reading Score
• Grade Classroom Performance
• Final Grade of 90 or better
• Completes homework all the time on time
• Engages in math instruction with minimal or no
  direction from the teacher
• Strong skills with number sense
• Strong understanding of the concepts of ratio and
  proportion
• Does not need re-teaching
• Seeks difficult math content and enjoys math
  problems that require persistence

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Sixth Grade Advanced Math Content

• Combination of traditional Pre-Algebra and
  Geometry
• Students need to be able to compute quickly and
  accurately.
• Combination of all 6th grade content and a few
  7th grade topics

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Class Routine

• New topics everyday
• Teacher direct instruction
• Students are expected to independently complete
  homework

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Expectations of Class

• Students experiencing content between 1 and 2
  years ahead of an already rigorous pace.
• At least 1 new concept and possibly more are
  learned everyday.
• Class time is intense with instruction and
  discussion.

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Common Questions

• How can I help my child?
• Ask your child questions
• Occasionally assist with homework
• How can I monitor my students progress?
• Angel
• Parent Portal
• Feel free to contact us via email or phone
• How do I know if my child is being successful in
  sixth grade advanced math?

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Middle School Math Pathways

• Sixth grade students taking advanced math are
  recommended by their teachers for on-level,
  advanced, or accelerated math as a 7th grader.
• Advanced math classes prepare students for the
  pace of accelerated math classes in high school.
• Accelerated math classes prepare students for the
  pace of AP classes in high school.

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Questions?
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High School Math Courses
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Typical and Rigorous Pathway

• 8th Grade 8th Grade Math
• 9th Grade Math I
• 10th Grade Math II
• 11th Grade Math III
• 12th Grade Math IV equivalent to Pre-Calculus

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Advanced Pathway I

• 8th Grade Advanced 8th Grade Math
• 9th Grade Accelerated Math I
• 10th Grade Accelerated Math II
• 11th Grade Accelerated Math III
• 12th Grade AP Statistics or AP Calculus

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Advanced Pathway II

• 8th Grade Advanced 8th Grade math
• 9th Grade Accelerated Math I
• 10th Grade Accelerated Math II and III
• 11th Grade AP Statistics or AP Calculus
• 12th Grade Possibilities include AP Statistics,
  AP Calculus, Post-Secondary

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Accelerated Course Pathway

• 8th Grade Accelerated Math I
• 9th Grade Accelerated Math II
• 10th Grade Accelerated Math III
• 11th Grade AP Statistics or AP Calculus
• 12th Grade Possibilities include AP Statistics,
  AP Calculus, Post-Secondary

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Total Picture

• As you are planning your childs schedule think
  through all of the classes he/she is taking.
• Is your child highly motivated to go into a math
  or science field of study?
• Middle School mind set is of rigor.
• High School is rigorous with GPA impact HOPE
  implications.

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Advanced 7th Grade Math