Math Curriculum Update

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Math Curriculum Update

• Key Communicators
• November 16, 2006

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Major Considerations for the Math Curriculum
Review Team

• Address the gaps and overlaps in the
• K through 12 curriculum
• Courses needed to be aligned to the PA standards
• Online textbooks and resources for students and
  teachers
• Integrated series was not being updated

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Advanced vs. Academic vs. Essentials

• Pacing - accelerated
• Assignments level of rigor
• Expectations and type of objectives
• Assessments length and type of problems

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NAs Math CurriculumAdvanced Pathway

• Middle School
• Advanced Math Book 2
• Advanced Pre-Algebra
• Advanced Algebra 1
• NAI/NASH
• Honors/Advanced Geometry
• Honors Algebra 2
• Honors Pre-Calculus
• Honors Calculus/AP Calculus/Math Electives
• students need an 86 or higher to remain in the
  honors program (last years requirement may
  change this year)
• Highly Talented Program is not listed here.

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NAs Math CurriculumAcademic Pathway

• Middle School
• Academic Math Book 2
• Academic Pre-Algebra
• Academic Algebra 1
• NAI/NASH
• Academic Geometry
• Academic Algebra 2
• Advanced Math Concepts 3/Elements of Trigonometry
• Advanced Math Concepts 4/Math Elective
• There is more flexibility in the program to move
  between levels if needed.

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NAs Math CurriculumEssentials Pathway

• Middle School
• Essentials Math Book 2
• Essentials Pre-Algebra
• Essentials Algebra 1 Chapters 1 8
• NAI/NASH
• Essentials Algebra Chapters 9 - 12 and
  Essentials Geometry Chapters 1 - 3
• Essentials Geometry Chapters 4 - 11
• Essentials Algebra 2 Chapters 1 - 8
• Essentials Algebra 2 Chapters 9 - 14
• There is more flexibility in the program to move
  between levels if needed.

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New Middle School Texts

• Standardized Test Preparation
• Focused Chapter Review with additional examples
  and extra review problems
• Worked out solutions to circled problems (Algebra
  1)
• Notetaking Guide for each student

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www.classzone.com

• Online resources
• Online examples
• Self-scoring quizzes
• Flashcards and crosswords
• Animated Algebra problems
• Standardized Test Practice
• Coming soon _at_Home Tutor and online textbook!

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Seven Habits of Highly Responsible Students

• Presented by
• Courtney Vadnais
• CMS Guidance

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Habit One They Set Goals!

• Goals must be specific, attainable, and have a
  specific time limit.
• - Example I would like to earn an A in
  Science this grading period.
• Goals keep kids focused on the future.
• Help your child set goals and ask what they are
  doing to achieve these goals.

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Habit Two They Plan Their Time!

• If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
• Students should keep an assignment notebook or
  date book with them at all times.
• Families should have a large weekly or monthly
  calendar where all projects, tests, practices,
  and games are visible to the entire family.

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Habit Three They Study Every Day!

• Students should have a set homework time each
  day.
• If students do not have homework they should use
  this time to study for upcoming tests, review
  vocabulary, review notes, or read.

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Habit Four They Take Notes In Class!

• Students should review notes from the previous
  class before coming to class.
• They should use a pencil or pen that will not
  smear.
• Watch for signal words This is important,
  Lets go over this again, This will be on the
  test, Dont forget this
• Students should mark the page number, subject,
  and date on their paper.

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Habit Five They Have the Tools They Need!

• Students MUST have a writing utensil, loose leaf
  paper, homework from the previous night, and the
  textbook before walking in to a class.

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Habit Six They Keep Their Commitments!

• Responsible people honor their commitments to
  others and to themselves.
• Parents can teach their child about commitments
  by example. Talk to your child about the
  commitments you have made to the family.
  Example Providing meals for the family!
• Students should have commitments at home, in
  addition to their school and extracurricular
  commitments.

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Habit Seven They Get Ready Ahead of Time!

• Teach your child to take ten minutes before
  bedtime to get ready for the next day.
• Make a checklist
• Pack their backpack.
• Make lunch.
• Lay out clothes!
• Plan what they are going to eat for breakfast.

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Help Build Responsibility!

• Experts say that if an action is repeated every
  day for 21 days, it is likely to become
  automatic.
• For the next 21 days, encourage your child to act
  on the seven habits of highly responsible
  students.
• This Information is provided by The Parent
  Institute. For more information please visit the
  website at www.parent-institute.com

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Keys to Middle School Success (According to
Carson Students)

• Students MUST keep their notebooks organized.
• Students must have good attendance.
• Students need to turn in ALL their homework.
• Review for tests at least three nights before the
  test.
• Dont procrastinate.

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Helpful Tips for Homework Success.

• Students should work on the HARDEST and LONGEST
  assignment first.
• Students should do homework in a quiet,
  comfortable, and distraction free environment.
• Students should have a specific homework time
  each night.

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Building Character for Tomorrow

• A responsible child today means a responsible,
  productive adult tomorrow!