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Middle School Advanced Math

Middle School Advanced Math. Desoto County Schools Community Meetings. Highlights: 14 standards now taught BEFORE Algebra I 4 standards still taught IN Algebra I 1 standard now taught AFTER Algebra I 2 standards NO LONGER notated in the CCSS.

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Middle School Advanced Math

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  1. Middle School Advanced Math Desoto County Schools Community Meetings

  2. Highlights: • 14 standards now taught BEFORE Algebra I • 4 standards still taught IN Algebra I • 1 standard now taught AFTER Algebra I • 2 standards NO LONGER notated in the CCSS OLD MS Algebra I vs. New MS-CCRS Algebra I

  3. Skip a math course –MS math was repetitive over years. • Take both 8th grade math and Algebra I state test at end of year - skills based. • High school Algebra credit. • Single period class,(50 minutes) Currently in 8th grade Algebra I

  4. Current Mississippi Algebra

  5. SATP 3 Next Year’s Mississippi Algebra

  6. Next Year’s Mississippi Algebra

  7. Highlights • 11standards currently taught at lower rigor levels • 6standards currently taught in MS Algebra II • 4standards currently taught in MS Pre-calculus • 2standards currently taught in MS Adv. Algebra • 1standard– currently taught in MS Engineering Next Year’s MS Algebra I vs. Current MS Algebra I

  8. Offering 8th grade Algebra I… • No longer skip a course Students must take two full years of content in one year. • Blocked class period all year This will force some students to choose between electives/sports. • Testing time increases 2 tests per course versus one per course before. (Over 16 hours worth of state assessments – not to include any benchmark assessments throughout the school year.) What are the issues?

  9. Additional Options What is in the best interest of our students?

  10. Content to cover all of 8th grade and into concepts in Algebra I. • Less state testing/stress at end of year • Will not have to be a blocked course; therefore, more options for electives/sports/keyboarding, etc. • Weighted GPA (1.05) - not an option with Algebra I. • Carnegie unit, (math credit), for high school. Accelerated 8th Grade Math

  11. Content to cover all of 7th grade and part of 8th grade. • Will be a blocked course; however, since keyboarding is not offered in 7th grade, students will still have 2 elective choices. • Option of Accelerated 8th grade math the following year. Compacted 7th Grade Math

  12. #1 Parent Concern How will my child be able to take advanced math courses required by prestigious Universities if they do not take Algebra I until the 9th grade? • Semester blocks enable high performing students to take two math courses in one year if needed to meet college and University admission requirements.

  13. #2 Parent Concern How will it be determined if my child is placed in an advanced 7th and/or 8th grade math course? • 90% average for the year in current math class. • Teacher recommendation form • Absences • Grades • Participation • Homework completion • District assessment (cut score to be determined)

  14. Parent Feedback and Questions www.desotocountyschools.org

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