1. Analytical Integrated Mathematics
Engineering Math
Waco ISD

2. “We want people who can work with their heads and their hands
“We want people who can work with their heads and their hands.” –Bob Ludlum, Ludlum Instruments, Sweetwater, TX

3. Why AIM ?
In Texas, approximately 50% of community college freshman and 22% of university freshman require remedial courses in spite of having passed the state-mandated TAKS

4. Why AIM ?
In Texas, four years of high school math will be required for graduation in order to help ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary education.

5. Why AIM?
The 4th year of math should be focused on learning that helps students acquire skills needed for successful careers while they achieve college readiness standards. .

6. AIM Development Waco ISD TSTC Waco Baylor University Gear-Up Waco
Center for Astrophysics Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER)
DaVinci Minds
Intelitek
LearnMate

7. AIM Design
AIM is both relevant and rigorous. AIM is relevant because students can see how math applies as they build robots to meet challenges. AIM is relevant because it can lead to high-tech jobs. AIM is specifically designed with the rigor associated with pre-calculus or statistics classes. Exploratory learning is combined with Accuplacer-like weekly tests that demand mastery of the content.

8. AIM Content Basic hydraulic concepts Design of structures
Surveying applications
Design processes
Electrical measurements
Principles of pneumatic pressure and flow
Manufacturing processes
Materials engineering
Mechanical drives
Plastics technology
Process control systems
Quality assurance
Robotics and computer
programming
Thermal systems

9. AIM Delivery
AIM is taught through exploratory learning, using robots, CAD, and process design software.

10. New Math Course
AIM has been approved as Engineering Math which will serve for the fourth year of math that starts with the 2011 graduating class

11. “Just because a course is academic, don’t assume it’s rigorous.
Just because a course is CTE,
don’t assume it’s not.”
- Robert Scott,
Commissioner of Education

12. Teacher Certification
New Endorsement
Math Certification
Technology Education Certification

30. Pride
Success
Self confidence
Team work
Determination
… FUN !

31. texasaim.com

32. Questions??? Donna McKethan Director of CTE and Counseling Waco ISD