Ch-ch-ch-ch…Changes  ST-MORE periods of math  ST-MORE flexibility in ability grouping  ST-MORE standardized testing?....no thank you  ST-MORE confusion  ST-MORE Core – but no less math

Course Offerings Track 1Track 2 6 th Math 6Pre-Algebra 7 th Pre-AlgebraAlgebra (EOC) 8 th Algebra (EOC) Geometry

Course Placement Middle School math placement will determined by:  Previous grade’s EOG  School-issued final exam  Teacher recommendation  IOWA overall math score  Parent input

Flexibility Pre-testing in August will confirm a student’s placement in course for the year Pre-Algebra will offer a 5 or 6 period per week option Algebra will offer a 5 or 7 period per week option Quarterly option to switch between 5 and 6 (or 7) day option depending on student performance

Support In the Classroom  Differentiation, accommodations for students with learning differences, supplemental materials for support or enrichment, parent volunteers, teacher appointments Course Options in Pre-Algebra and Algebra Volunteers, tutors, and study halls  Example: Rising 8 th graders receiving extra support during 4 th quarter Our promise to you

Math Progression

Rising 8 th Graders Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

Rising 7 th Graders Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

Rising 6 th Graders and Below Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

Why Big Ideas Math?

Chapter at a Glance List of Sections in Chapter Quiz and Test Prep Included Follow Along with Activities Completed in Class

Section at a Glance Instruction Available in English and Spanish Standards Covered Follow Along with Class Notes Tutorials Similar to Kahn Academy- Great for Days when Students are Absent Extra Help and Answers

Homework Problems Skills Review Application/ Deeper Thinking Problems Fix the Error: Procedural Problems

Extra Resources Plenty of Extra Practice is Always Available Review Concepts Learn in Previous Grades

Test Prep Gives Students an Idea of What to Expect on Tests/ Quizzes

Submit Work Directly to the Teacher Results are submitted electronically. This allows the teacher to give immediate feedback and track class-wide trends.