1. Middle School Math Sequence Options1 1 1

2. Spring Branch ISD Middle School Math Sequence Options
In the school year, redesigned math TEKS were implemented across Texas.
The biggest affect of the changes was the shifting of standards to earlier grade levels.
As a result of the changes to the math standards, SBISD began the redesign processes of our math curriculum and programming.
Adoption of new instructional materials
Redesign of curriculum
Change in math course sequencing options

3. Middle School Math Curriculum
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
Rational Number Relationships
Classify, Sets & Subsets
Compare & Order
Generate Equivalent Forms between frac/dec/percents
+, -, ×, ÷Integers
×, ÷ Fractions/Decimals
Linear Relationships
Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Percents as Ratios
Generate & Simplify Expressions
Generate & Solve Equations & Inequalities
Geometry
Triangle relationships
Area of Triangle/Quadrilaterals
Volume of Rectangular Prisms
Represent & Describe Data
Dot & Box Plots, Stem & Leaf, Histogram
Describe Center & Shape of Spread, including Interquartile Range
Rational Numbers & Operations
Fluid Application of Rational Number Operations
Multi-step Applications
Percent Increase & Decrease
Generate & Solve 2-step Equations & Inequalities
Proportionality
Ratios & Rates
Multiple Representations—Words, Equations, Tables, & Graphs
Circumference & Area of Circle
Area of Composite Figures
Lateral/Total Surface Area (with nets) & Volume of Prisms & Pyramids
Comparative Graphs
Make Inferences from Data Samples
Simple & Compound Probability
Real Numbers
Sets & Subsets
Irrational Numbers
Scientific Notation
Simple & Compound Interest
Mean Absolute Deviation
Multiple Representations of Functional Relationships
Scatterplots
Direct Variation
Equations & Inequalities in Context
Slope/Rate of Change
Y-intercept
Fluid Application of Multiple Representations
Transformations
Pythagorean Theorem & Converse
Volume of Cylinders, Cones & Spheres
Lateral/Total Surface Area (with formula) and Applications

4. One Year Acceleration – Curriculum Sequence

5. Two Year Acceleration – Curriculum Sequence

6. Math Course Sequences No Acceleration One Year Acceleration
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
No Acceleration
6th Math
7th Math
8th Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Adv. Math
One Year Acceleration
6th PAP/GT
7th PAP/GT
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Two Year Acceleration
AP Statistics

7. Is acceleration in mathematics right for your child?
The One Year Acceleration Option may be appropriate if your child:
Scores at least scale score 1625 (Final Recommended Level 2) on STAAR 5 Math
Learns math easily
Loves the learning
Does not need a lot of help to do homework

8. Is acceleration in mathematics right for your child?
The Two Year Acceleration Option may be appropriate.
Students must score an 80% or higher on the 6th grade Credit by Exam
prior to entering 6th grade to qualify.
Exam given in spring & summer
Parents should consider having their student take the Credit by Exam if student:
Is identified as Gifted & Talented in Mathematics (typical, but not required)
Scores at least 1881 on STAAR 5 Math (94% correct)
Is passionate about math and/or science—studies topics on his or her own
Seems to know math before it is even taught!

9. Additional Information
Additional Information will be available in the spring semester.
If you have questions:
Ann Worley – Director of Mathematics
Pam Johnson – Director of Advance Academic Studies
Lance Stallworth – Executive Director of Student Support Services
Melissa Stadtfeld – Coordinator of Assessment