What is accelerated math? Accelerated means to move at a faster pace. 7 th grade accelerated math= 7 th + 8 th grade standards 2 years worth of material in one year. 7 th grade=36 weeks into 18 weeks 8 th grade=36 weeks into 18 weeks 8 th grade accel math= 9 th grade Algebra I/Geometry B

What is the advantage of accelerated math? 1-2 additional opportunities for higher level math courses in high school. 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Accelerated (5%) Accelerated Algebra II /Geo B Accelerated Pre Calculus AP CalculusAP Stats or DL Calculus (GT) Advance (25%) GeometryAlgebra IIPre-Calculus or Accl Pre- Calculus Calculus or AP Stats or AP Calculus On-level (70%) Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II Pre-Calculus Stats reasoning Adv Decision Making

What are the data trends? 7 th Accelerated math- 3 sections (90-96 students) 8 th Accelerated math- 2 or 3 sections (60-75 students) 12 th Accelerated math- about 25 students Note: Rarely does someone start accelerated math in 8 th grade due to missing all of the 8 th grade standards.

Can you wait until high school? YES!!!! 9 th Grade 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade 9 th Grade Start Accelerated Alg 1/Geo A Accelerated Alg 2/Geo B Pre-Calculus or Accl Pre-Calculus Calculus or AP Stats or AP Calculus 7 th Grade start with 9 th grade stop GeometryAlgebra IIPre-Calculus or Accl Pre- Calculus Calculus or AP Stats or AP Calculus

VCMS Guidelines Georgia Milestone: 580 High Proficient and Distinguished. 580= top 179 students out of 446 (40%) 1 st Semester Grade: 93+ Work Habits: dependable, quick learner, no retakes Anticipate recommendations

Successful Students: Skills and Motivation Can your child add, subtract, multiply, divide – whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers? (It is essential they have mastered computational skills and number sense!) Top 25 Review Skills Accelerated – August Top 25 Review Skills Advanced - August Does your child enjoy completing assignments? Does your child go “above and beyond” without being pushed or rewarded? Is your child naturally curious and interested in math topics?

Successful Students: Self Directed Learner Would your child rather complete a worksheet or project? Does your child easily grasp new concepts without the “drill and practice?” Examples: Housing Development – Box and Whisker- 2-D Net of 3-D Cylinder – Indirect Measurement -

Successful Students: Team Player Works well with others Great work habits Organized Responsible Manages time Role Model/Leader

Technology USA Test Prep MobyMax Projects

Homework 30 minutes a night (even if less is assigned – review and use websites for reinforcement) Computer based assignments Projects Skills practice ItsLearning

Assessments Includes more application of skills than advanced class Performance Tasks – Apply several skills to analyze and solve multi-step problems Includes Constructed Response Students must “Show Work” Write/Explain/Justify Answers

We want your child in the math class where they are challenged and successful - not frustrated and overwhelmed!

What’s next? Continue to monitor your child’s academic progress. Think about your child’s other course load and outside activities. Wait for course list window in May. Submit request waiver You decline opportunity and remain in advance. You request accelerated math. Schedule Change If not performing well or course is causing a hardship, a schedule change is often difficult.