1. Mathematics New Student Orientation January 11, 2011 Eric Ebersole MRHS ITL Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics

2. graphing calculator TI – 84 or other models

3. Graduation Requirements 3 Mathematics Credits which must include Algebra 1/DA & Geometry Passing Algebra/DA HSA* MOST COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REQUIRE 4 YEARS OF MATH

4. MOST COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES REQUIRE 4 YEARS OF MATH P Plan to take 4 years of math if the intention is to go to a 4-year or 2-year college... Include Algebra 2 and it is highly recommended to take some course related to Pre-Calculus. Students who fall short generally place into non-credit bearing courses as freshmen

5. High School Math Courses Statistics AP G/T Financial Literacy Lab Assistant Algebra 1 HSA Mastery Mathematics Home Algebra I/Data Analysis with Seminar Algebra I/Data Analysis Introduction to Geometry Geometry Geometry G/T Algebra 2 Algebra 2 G/T Advanced Algebra and Functions Functions and Trigonometry Precalculus Precalculus GT Calculus G/T Calculus AB AP G/T Calculus C AP G/T Differential Equations G/T

6. Typical Math Sequences 9 th Algebra I/DA 10 th Geometry 11 th Algebra II 12 th Functions and Trig. 9 th Algebra I/DA 10 th Geometry 11 th Algebra II 12 th Precalculus 9 th Geometry 10 th Algebra II 11 th Functions and Trig. 12 th Precalculus 9 th Geometry 10 th Algebra II 11 th Precalculus 12 th Calculus G/T 9 th Geometry G/T 10 th Algebra II G/T 11 th Precalculus G/T 12 th Calculus AB AP G/T 9 th Algebra II G/T 10 th Precalculus G/T 11 th Calculus AB AP G/T 12 th Calculus C AP G/T

7. These are general guidelines in determining optimal course placement for 9th grade students COURSEGUIDELINES Algebra 1/DA withC or D in Grade 8 Prealgebra Algebra SeminarDifficulties are NOT due to behavior or attendance `Proficient on Grade 8 MSA Algebra 1/DAA, B, or C in Grade 8 Prealgebra D, E in Algebra I/ Expectation of Basic Score on HSA Proficient or Advanced on Grade 8 MSA GeometryC or Low B in Alg 1/ Expectation of Proficient Score on HSA E in Geometry GT Performs well at a regular pace / Satisfactory computational skills Geometry GTA, B in Alg 1 / Expectation of Advanced Score on HSA D in Geometry GT Competent in Algebra skills/ Thrives on being challenged Algebra 2 GTA, B, C in Geometry GT Competent in Algebra Skills * /Thrives on being challenged Precalculus GTNormal placement from Alg 2 GT Thrives on being challenged /Able to function among older students *It may be necessary to review the Alg I grade as well as using the Geometry GT grade. A unique placement may need to be made for students who still are very weak in Algebraic skill.

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