1. Welcome to the SSI Algebra 1 HSA Parent/Student Workshop Your Hosts: Mr. Adam Ritchie, Algebra Teacher Ms. Kristen Roberts, Algebra Lead Teacher Mrs. Sheila Rosenthal, Academic Intervention Teacher Mrs. Melissa Sigley, Math Content Specialist Tuesday, April 20, 20101Silver Spring International MS Math Department

2. Workshop Agenda: Tuesday, April 20, 20102Silver Spring International MS Math Department  Welcome and Introductions – Mrs. Sigley  HSA Graduation Information  HSA Scoring Information  2010 Algebra 1 HSA Test Administration – Ms. Roberts  Absences  Materials  Algebra 1 Core Learning Goals – Mrs. Rosenthal  Test Taking Tips – Mr. Ritchie  HSA Sample Items – Selected Response and Student Response  HSA to Final Exam – Mrs. Sigley  After School Study Sessions – Ms. Roberts  Calculator Preparation Sessions – Mr. Ritchie  Student Study Resources – Mrs. Sigley  Questions – group  Computer Lab Practice – Ms. Roberts and Mr. Ritchie

3. High School Assessment (HSA) Graduation Information Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 3 To graduate with a Maryland High School Diploma, students must meet all State course, service – learning, and testing (High School Assessment) requirements as well as all local school system graduation requirements. (MSDE Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know about the HSAs) The HSAs are given in four content areas: Algebra 1, English 10, Government, and Biology. Your child will take each test as he/she completes the related course. Scores for each individual test range from 240 to 650. (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsa/pdf/2429- 08%20HSA%20Grad.Req-ENG.pdf)

4. High School Assessment (HSA) Passing Scores Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 4 Students can meet the testing requirement for graduation by: Passing all four HSA tests (Algebra 1, Biology, Government and English 10) OR Earning a combined score of 1602 on the four HSA tests HSA Passing Scores Algebra 1412 Biology400 English 10396 Government394 Students may take the HSA’s as many times as needed to pass them. (http ://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/hsa/pdf/2429-08%20HSA%20Grad.Req-ENG.pdf)

5. 2010 Algebra 1 HSA Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 5 Test Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Time: 8:00 am until 11:30 am The test consists of three 50 minute sessions of selected response questions (multiple choice) and response grid questions with two 10 minute breaks. The Mod-HSA is an alternative test for students with an IEP who meet specific participation criteria. The Selected Response (SR) items have either THREE answer choices (about 3/4 of the test items on each form) or FOUR answer choices (about 1/4 of the test items on each form). Special educations students will receive their IEP accommodations during the test administration. http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_d2.html

6. What if I am absent for the HSA? Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 6 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/testing/TestingSchedule_MS_2009-2010.shtm Make-Up Testing Dates: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 OR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Students will miss morning classes for make up testing.

7. HSA Materials Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 7 Students need to bring: 2 pencils and a graphing calculator Materials not permitted in the testing location: Reading materials Cell phones PDAs I PODS Other electronic communication devices

8. HSA Algebra 1 Indicators Tested Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 8 http://mdk12.org/assessments/clg/algebra_data_analysis.html Core Learning Goals for Algebra/Data Analysis

9. HSA Test Taking Tips Selected Response Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 9 Read the question before you look at the answers. Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the choices. This way choices given on the test won’t throw you off or trick you. Substitute operation signs over words in the problem to help see the process (ex: “of” = x, “total” = +, “difference” = -, etc.) Identify the number of steps involved to solve the problem. Does it require “order of operations”? Estimate an appropriate solution before solving. Look for patterns in the answer choices. You may see a reasonably close answer to test as one of the choices. Look for compatible numbers (ex: can the percents and/or fractions be compared to ½ ? Are they smaller or larger than ½ ? Etc.) Eliminate answers you know AREN’T true. Pay close attention to place value of decimals, positive & negative signs, etc. Don’t keep changing your answer, usually your first choice is the right one (unless you misread the question). Usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information.

10. Response Grid Questions Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 10

11. Algebra 1 HSA Sample Problems Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 11 Algebra/Data Analysis Public Release 2008

12. Algebra 1 HSA MOD Sample Problem Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 12

13. Algebra 1 HSA to Final Exam Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 13 TestAlgebra 1 High School Assessment (HSA) Algebra 1 Final Exam Date:Tuesday, May 18 all students same day Thursday, June 10 through Tuesday, June 15 Time:8:00am to 11:30am Three 50 minute sessions Assigned class period One 2 hour session Indicators tested: Units 1-6 of the Algebra 1 curriculum Units 5-7 of the Algebra 1 curriculum Impact on student: Graduation requirement – passing score of 412 (may take again) Course credit requirement – passing score of D or higher OR must repeat course

14. How are we helping the students prepare for the Algebra 1 HSA? Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 14 Tuesday, May 4 Ms. Roberts Unit 1 Equations and Inequalities Wednesday, May 5 Mr. Ritchie and Mr. Williams Unit 2 Functions Thursday, May 6 Ms. Jackson and Ms. Doris Unit 3 Linear Equations and Inequalities Tuesday, May 11 Ms. Roberts Unit 4 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Wednesday, May 12 Ms. Doris and Ms. Jackson Unit 5 Data Analysis and Probability Thursday, May 13 Mr. Ayuk and Mr. Sheku Unit 6 Exponents and Polynomials HSA Practice Test administered April 15 and 16 Analysis of data by class and student Weekly practice packets – classroom After School HSA Review Sessions will be held on the following days from 2:45 to 4:00pm in room 123. *All students are invited to attend each session.*

15. Algebra 1 HSA Calculator Preparation Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 15 Mr. Ritchie will also be hosting HSA after school review sessions that focus on using the graphing calculator from 2:45 to 4:00pm in room 129. Wednesday, April 21 Linear Functions Thursday, April 22 Linear Functions Tuesday, April 27 Expressions and Inequalities Wednesday, April 28 Line of Best Fit Thursday, April 29 Line of Best Fit Tuesday, May 4 Matrices/Measures of Central Tendency Thursday, May 6 Probability, Sampling, and Simulations Tuesday, May 11 Systems of Equations Wednesday, May 12 Systems of Equations Thursday, May 13 Analyzing Graphs/Non- linear Functions

16. Algebra 1 HSA Student Practice Resources Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 16 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/departments/mathematics/student.aspx The SSI Student Mathematics Webpage

17. Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 17 Please complete the survey before leaving.

18. Algebra 1 HSA Computer Lab Practice Tuesday, April 20, 2010Silver Spring International MS Math Department 18