1. Ch-ch-ch-ch…Changes  ST-MORE periods of math  ST-MORE flexibility in ability grouping  ST-MORE standardized testing?....no thank you  ST-MORE confusion  ST-MORE Core – but no less math

2. Course Offerings 2012-2013 Track 1Track 2 6 th Math 6Pre-Algebra 7 th Pre-AlgebraAlgebra (EOC) 8 th Algebra (EOC) Geometry

3. Course Placement Middle School math placement will determined by:  Previous grade’s EOG  School-issued final exam  Teacher recommendation  IOWA overall math score  Parent input

4. Flexibility Pre-testing in August will confirm a student’s placement in course for the year Pre-Algebra will offer a 5 or 6 period per week option Algebra will offer a 5 or 7 period per week option Quarterly option to switch between 5 and 6 (or 7) day option depending on student performance

5. Support In the Classroom  Differentiation, accommodations for students with learning differences, supplemental materials for support or enrichment, parent volunteers, teacher appointments Course Options in Pre-Algebra and Algebra Volunteers, tutors, and study halls  Example: Rising 8 th graders receiving extra support during 4 th quarter Our promise to you

6. Math Progression

7. Rising 8 th Graders Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

8. Rising 7 th Graders Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

9. Rising 6 th Graders and Below Probable Next Class Potential Next Class Legend

10. Why Big Ideas Math?

11. Chapter at a Glance List of Sections in Chapter Quiz and Test Prep Included Follow Along with Activities Completed in Class

12. Section at a Glance Instruction Available in English and Spanish Standards Covered Follow Along with Class Notes Tutorials Similar to Kahn Academy- Great for Days when Students are Absent Extra Help and Answers

13. Homework Problems Skills Review Application/ Deeper Thinking Problems Fix the Error: Procedural Problems

14. Extra Resources Plenty of Extra Practice is Always Available Review Concepts Learn in Previous Grades

15. Test Prep Gives Students an Idea of What to Expect on Tests/ Quizzes

16. Submit Work Directly to the Teacher Results are submitted electronically. This allows the teacher to give immediate feedback and track class-wide trends.