7th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1A/1B Information Meeting – May 20, 2019 Email: kbrown42@houstonisd.org

Selection Criteria 6th Grade Academic Performance Algebra I Placement Test, Part I Prerequisite Skills Algebra I Placement Test, Part II Algebra Readiness Math Teacher Recommendation Parents must be willing to sign HISD Credit Course Waiver, by September 30, 2019: Agreement for Parent Request of Student Placement into a High School Credit Mathematics Course

Parent & Student Agreement After final recommendations are provided, parents and students must sign the agreement to enroll students in 7th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1. Algebra 1 is a high school credit course & taught at an accelerated pace. Students must maintain an average of 75 or above. Students will take the Algebra 1 EOC Assessment.

Algebra 1 Expectations Students must: Stay focused and positive Manage time well Complete ALL homework assignments Be organized Take NEAT and UNDERSTANDABLE notes! Be responsible for all assignments missed Students are expected to keep up with all classwork and homework given throughout the course. Algebra 1 is an advanced course, which will cover concepts at a fast pace!

Algebra 1 will be followed by Geometry in 8th grade – must be recommended by teacher (No summer bridge is offered for Geometry) All Students who take Geometry in 8th grade must: Take the 8th grade STAAR test Enroll in Math STAAR Review elective in the Spring semester for 8th grade Math STAAR Prep Manage time well Complete ALL homework assignments Be organized Be responsible for all assignments missed Students are expected to keep up with all classwork and homework given throughout the course. Geometry is an advanced course, which will cover concepts at a fast pace!

Curriculum Overview Demonstrating Patterns Using Multiple Representations Solving Equations Using Proportional Reasoning and Algebraic Properties Equations and Inequalities Using Patterns to Develop Linear Functions Representing Patterns as Equations and Graphs Linear Regression Relationships in Systems of Linear Equations Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Patterns in Polynomials and Exponents Patterns in Quadratic Functions Patterns of Growth and Decay in Exponential Functions and Inverse Variation

Summer Bridge Math Program A 16-day course intended to prepare students entering Pre-AP Algebra 1 in the Fall Daily attendance is required. Students are expected to come prepared with all of their materials. HOMEWORK will be assigned daily - students must complete ALL homework and classwork assignments DATES: JUNE 5 – July 2 Monday-Thursday only TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 8:55 AM Lunch 11:35 AM – 12:05 PM

Summer Bridge Session Breakdown Pre-Algebra Summer Bridge Program 8:30AM Students Arrive on Campus  8:30AM – 8:55AM Breakfast  9:00AM – 10:15AM Session #1 Pre-Algebra Summer Bridge Program 10:20AM – 10:40AM (Break) 10:45AM – 11:30AM Session #2 11:35AM – 12:05PM Lunch 12:10PM – 1:00PM Session #3 1:00PM Dismissal

Skipping 2 grades- Math 8/ MATH 7 Pre AP Equivalency Equivalency Requirement Summer bridge camp or Imagine Math 8 Completion Skipping 2 grades- Math 8/ MATH 7 Pre AP Equivalency This means we need to verify they have an understanding of the TEKS from both 6th and 7th grade. Students have 7th pre-AP or grade 8 prior to algebra 1

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