Math180 TAKS Lab Program Introduction

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Math-180 / TAKS Lab Program Introduction

• Socorro Independent School District
• Spring 2007

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Welcome Back, Students!

• Welcome, students, to your new TAKS Lab /
  Math-180 classroom!
• This new program consists of different modules
  (lessons) that will be used in all TAKS Labs and
  Math-180 classes in the district.

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Program Goals

• To prepare you for success in the Exit Level
  Mathematics TAKS Test, or any TAKS Mathematics
  Test.
• To make the learning and review process more
  enjoyable.
• To make difficult-to-learn concepts easier to
  learn and understand.
• Overallto help you succeed!

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The TAKS Lab/Math-180 Modules

• The programs Modules are lessons designed to be
  used in the 90 minutes in a period
• 5-minute Lesson Introduction
• 25-minute Activity A
• 25-minute Activity B
• 25-minute Activity C
• 5-minute closing
• The 25-minute activities will be done in groups.

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Structure of the TAKS Lab / Math -180 Class

• The classroom will be arranged with 3 different
  learning stations, in which the following
  activities will be conducted
• Station A Teacher-Led Lesson
• Station B Group Exploration
• Station C Assessment

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About the Stations

• After the Lesson Introduction,
• You will work in groups each group will start at
  one station (A, B, or C).
• You will complete each of the three 25-minute
  activities (A, B, C) in the corresponding
  station.
• Your group will rotate to the next station after
  the 25-minutes are up.
• At the end of the period, your group will have
  completed three different activities.

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Remember

• Your group will start at one of the stations, A,
  B, or C.
• Not all groups will start at Station A.
• Order is not important what is important is that
  you will go to each station by the end of the
  period.

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Station ATeacher-Led Lesson

• This Activity is a mini-lesson conducted by your
  teacher. This lesson may consist of
• TAKS Notes, in which you fill in blanks with
  definitions and important notes to remember and
  test-taking hints
• Sample Problems that your teacher will explain in
  detail
• Calculator Tips to help you use the TI-83 on TAKS
  problems

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Station BGroup Exploration Activity

• Your group will work together (with little or no
  teacher guidance) to complete this activity.
  This activity may consist of
• A puzzle,
• A riddle,
• A hands-on activity,
• A self-discovery activity, or
• Other fun activity
• to help you understand concepts and remember
  facts that will help you succeed on the TAKS
  Test.

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Station CAssessment

• In this station, you will individually complete
  an assessment (mini-quiz or mini-test) that will
  help you and your teacher know how you are
  progressing and which concepts you need more help
  with.
• Other info
• Each assessment will cover concepts from previous
  Modules.
• You will be able to complete this assessment in
  25 minutes.
• You will be able to use the calculator and the
  TAKS Formula Chart on the assessments.
• NOTE In the Math-180 class, the assessment will
  be done on computer.

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Notes about Station Activities

• Keep ALL your activity sheets, notes sheets, and
  written assessments in a TAKS Notebook (folder or
  binder). This way, you can review them over and
  over from that day until you take the TAKS Test.
• If you do not complete the activities during the
  25-minutes, be sure to complete them at home and
  place the sheets in your folder or binder.

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Class Materials

• Bring these with you every day
• TAKS Notebookyour folder/binder with all
  handouts and a few sheets of blank paper
• Pencils
• TAKS Formula Chart (you will receive a copy of
  the new Chart soon)
• You will be allowed to use the TI-83 calculator
  on every Module

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TAKS Lab/Math-180Class Guidelines

• To guarantee the best lesson possible to help you
  pass the TAKS Exam, you are asked to abide by
  these guidelines
• Be punctual and responsible.
• Be respectful to everyone in the classroom.
• Bring your materials daily.
• Participate in all group activities.
• Remain with your group at all times.
• Use the allotted time wisely. When time is up,
  clean your station quickly and move on to the
  next station.
• And last, but not least

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Give yourself a fair opportunity!

• Try your best during all class activities
• Ask questions when you have doubts
• Complete all activities, even if you have to do
  this at home
• Review the notes and activities at home daily,
  especially a few days before the test

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One more thing

• This program was designed especially for
  youtake full advantage of it!

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Questions?

• Ask, ask, ask
• This is going to be great!!!!!

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TAKS Mathematics (Formula) Chart

• There is a new TAKS Mathematics (Formula) Chart
  that all students will use when taking the test
  this year.
• Your teacher will give you a copy of it.
• Bring it with you EVERY DAY.

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Click mouse button to view Mathematics Chart.
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Notice the rulers on each side of the Chart.
Click mouse button to view Mathematics Chart.