1. 8th Grade Mathematics Curriculum
August 24th Curriculum Night
Abigail Hollenbeck
Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Bridges

2. Overview Purpose Calculator policy 8th Grade Courses
Bridges vs. Algebra
High school course sequence
Keystone and graduation requirements
Questions

3. Purpose Communicate with parents Understanding course selection
Changes in requirements and expectations

4. Calculator Policy
It is required that each student purchase his/her own graphing calculator.
TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus
This calculator will be used for the duration of the student’s math courses selected at Methacton.

5. 8th Grade Courses Based on 3 components
Major test average
Computation quiz average
Midterm score
4 courses for 8th grade students
Bridges
Algebra
Honors Algebra
Honors Geometry

6. Bridges vs Algebra 8th grade PSSA (April 24-28)
Every 8th grader takes
12 standards: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
Algebra 1 Keystone (May 15-26)
Students enrolled in Algebra
37 standards: Represent, solve, and interpret systems of equations/inequalities and systems of equations/inequalities graphically and algebraically.

7. 8th Grade PSSA
Both
Algebra 1 Keystone
Apply the concepts of volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Understand and apply congruence, similarity, and geometric transformations using various tools.
Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
Understand that patterns of association can be seen in bivariate data utilizing frequencies.
Apply concepts of radicals and integer exponents to generate equivalent expressions.
Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
Use concepts of functions to model relationships between quantities.
Distinguish between rational and irrational numbers using their properties.
Estimate irrational numbers by comparing them to rational numbers.
Analyze and/or interpret bivariate data displayed in multiple representations.
Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.
Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.
Analyze linear models to make interpretations based on the data.
Recognize and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments.
Make inferences and justify conclusions based on sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies.
Apply the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model.
Use the concept and notation of functions to interpret and apply them in terms of their context.
Graph and analyze functions and use their properties to make connections between the different representations.
Write functions or sequences that model relationships between two quantities.
Interpret the effects transformations have on functions and find the inverse of functions.
Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models to solve problems.
Interpret functions in terms of the situations they model.
Interpret the structure of expressions to represent a quantity in terms of its context.
Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
Extend the knowledge of arithmetic operations and apply to polynomials.
Use polynomial identities to solve problems.
Extend the knowledge of rational functions to rewrite in equivalent forms.
Create and graph equations or inequalities to describe numbers or relationships.
Apply inverse operations to solve equations or formulas for a given variable.
Use reasoning to solve equations and justify the solution method.
Represent, solve, and interpret equations/inequalities and systems of equations/inequalities algebraically and graphically.
Apply and extend the properties of exponents to solve problems with rational exponents.
Apply properties of rational and irrational numbers to solve real-world or mathematical problems.
Apply quantitative reasoning to choose and interpret units and scales in formulas, graphs, and data displays.
Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems.
Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities.

8. High School Course Sequence
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Bridges
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Pre-Calculus
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
95% or greater to qualify for Honors Geometry
80%-94% to qualify for Geometry
60-79% to qualify for Fundamentals of Geometry
if not Keystone proficient, student will be enrolled in Math Foundations

9. Methacton High School requires 3 credits of mathematics

10. Keystone and Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the class of 2019*, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams to graduate.
Students will be offered multiple opportunities to take the Keystones throughout their high school careers.
Project Based Assessment will be available after two unsuccessful attempts at the test.
Students who do not demonstrate proficiency in the three tested subjects using either method still may graduate if they meet all local graduation requirements and receive approval for from the district's superintendent.  

11. Questions