1. Algebra A/B
FAQ’s

2. How is Algebra in MCS different from a traditional Algebra course?
Curriculum is the same
4 modules
Mastery is the goal

3. Why is the course set up this way?
Algebra is an anchor course
Skills needed for all other math classes
More customizable for each student

4. How long will it take to finish the course?
Any of the three lengths are possible:
18 weeks (1 semester)
27 weeks (1 semester and 9 weeks)
36 weeks (year long)

5. How is the course split into Algebra A and Algebra B?
Algebra A = Modules A and B
Algebra B = Modules C and D

6. What credits are earned?
Finish in 1 semester = 1 credit for Algebra
Finish in more than 1 semester = 2 credits, one for Algebra A and one for Algebra B

7. How many teachers are there?
Each student could have 5 teachers
Rotation every 4.5 weeks
Most students will have a variety of those 5 teachers

8. What are unit tests? Taken throughout each Module at the end of a Unit
Broken into indicators 
75% is mastery level
All indicators must be mastered to move to the next module
In addition to the unit tests, there will be a cumulative test at the end of the module. Students must pass this test to move on.

9. What happens if mastery is not reached on the mastery tests?
Good news! – 2 retakes
Better news! – only retake the indicators that are not mastered.
If mastery level is not reached by the end of the module students will redo all indicators in the module

10. How do students know if they move on or redo?
Teachers will monitor and communicate
Meetings with students to monitor progress
After last mastery test students will move on or redo
Students will monitor and communicate
Stay in touch with teacher
Monitoring sheet to track progress

11. What is different when a module is redone?
Teacher has important data
Focus will be on specific indicators
More small group
Hands-on activities

12. How do Final Exams work? IF: Finish all 4 modules in 1 semester
THEN: Cumulative Final
IF: Any modules redone
THEN: 1st semester final over Mods A and B, Mods C and D final when complete

13. How does my student get extra help?
Set times for tutoring by the team.
Contact the teachers to set up a time
Time for help set into each day
Math tutoring during Patriot Path

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15. Questions??
If we do not get to your question tonight, please one of the members of the Algebra 1 Team.
Ryan Dennis –
Donna McCarley –
Jenny Jarrett –
Michelle Mitchell –
Jared Smith –