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Middle School Math

Middle School Math. Presentation for Elementary IRTs February 12, 2010 REVISED 02/12/10 PM. Middle School Course Offerings. Currently, there are 10 Algebraic Thinking Schools – Carnage, Carroll, East Cary, East Garner, Heritage, Ligon, Martin, Moore Square, Wendell, Zebulon.

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Middle School Math

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  1. Middle School Math Presentation for Elementary IRTs February 12, 2010 REVISED 02/12/10 PM

  2. Middle School Course Offerings Currently, there are 10 Algebraic Thinking Schools – Carnage, Carroll, East Cary, East Garner, Heritage, Ligon, Martin, Moore Square, Wendell, Zebulon

  3. EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 4th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 5th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 6th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 6th grade (SS Any 5th grade student not recommended for 6th Grade Advanced Math should be placed in 6th Grade Math.* • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 4th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 5th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 6th grade (SS • EOG Score - High Level III or IV on 6th grade (SS Any 5th grade student not recommended for 6th Grade Advanced Math should be placed in 6th Grade Math.* Middle School Math Placement Criteria Spring 2010 Middle School Math Placement Criteria Spring 2010 V. 3 V. 3

  4. *What about those students recommended for Pre-Algebra in the 6th grade? • Completed 6th grade curriculum as a 5th grader • Compacted in previous year(s) • Nothing new - students need the full 6th grade curriculum before taking Pre-Algebra • Concern - Curriculum being taught inconsistently across the district

  5. Pre-requisites for placement from 5th to 6th Grade Pre-Algebra • Student receives daily instruction (at least four days per week) of the sixth grade curriculum from a certified teacher (K–6 or math) either at an elementary school or at a middle school (in their bus feeder pattern).

  6. Pre-requisites for placement from 5th to 6th Grade Pre-Algebra, continued….. • Student is proficient in the entire sixth grade curriculum. This is supported by a Level IV on the sixth grade math profile card and multiple (minimum of two per quarter) Level IV work samples.

  7. Pre-requisites for placement from 5th to 6th Grade Pre-Algebra, continued….. • The sixth grade Single Source and Instructional Guides, Holt and MathScape books, and sixth grade Blue Diamond assessments utilized throughout the year.

  8. Pre-requisites for placement from 5th to 6th Grade Pre-Algebra, continued….. • The middle schools are requested to assign fifth graders into a first period class.  Transportation is a partnership between the parents/guardians and the district.  Parents are requested to provide transportation to the middle school and the district provides transportation back to the elementary school for the balance of the instructional day.  Fifth grade students will remain in the school district transportation feeder pattern. 

  9. Questions? • If you have questions, please write them on the index cards at your table. • Send out FAQ sheet

  10. Contact Information Christina Zukowski Senior Administrator for Middle School Math czukowski@wcpss.net 850-1963 Susan Shell Coordinating Teacher for Middle School Math sfshell@wcpss.net 431-8052

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