2. Timberwolf Mathematics Holly McCarty hamccarty@bluevalleyk12.org

3. Math is required, but why do I need it? (or “when will I ever use this stuff?”)  Mathematics is about using your brain in a way that is different than you use it for most other classes.  Problem solving is the number one skill set employers will be looking for as your son/daughter enters the work force, regardless of their field.  A rigorous study in mathematics is critical to acceptance into most colleges.

4. Kansas Board of Regents Entrance Requirements for Kansas Public Universities Graduate High School with…  3 math credits (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II or higher) AND score a 22 (or higher) on the ACT. OR  4 math credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one class where Algebra II is a prerequisite)

5. High School Course Flow Chart

6. Freshman Year  Pre-Algebra  Algebra I  Geometry  Honors Geometry  Honors Algebra II (accelerated students)

7. Pre-Algebra For students who are not quite ready for Algebra 1.

8. AlgebraI  For students who need continued work on their Algebra skills;  Students will graduate with Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Advanced Algebra (College Algebra) or Pre Calculus;  Calculator: Scientific or TI NSpire.

9. Geometry  For those students with strong Algebra skills;  Rigorous course in its own right;  Will graduate after taking Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus or Calculus;  Technology: TI Nspire and Geometer’s Sketchpad.

10. Honors Geometry  For those students with exceptional Algebra skills;  Should be taken if student has a desire for higher-level mathematics;  Rigorous course – take it for that reason;  Technology: TI Nspire and Geometer’s Sketchpad.

11. Data to help guide course decision-making  Math selection is very important at the freshman level.  Math scores to consider:  MAP math score  Pre-Algebra recommendation: 230 RIT and below  Algebra recommendation: 240 RIT and below  Geometry recommendation: 240 - 249 RIT  Honors Geometry recommendation: 250 RIT and higher  ACT Explore in Math  Below national 45%ile, consider Algebra I

12. TI-NSpire

13. Best Information: www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw /enrollment www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw /enrollment www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw /enrollment  Course offerings:  Links to course descriptions;  Video descriptions of course sequences  Video description of the difference between honors and regular classes.