1. Farquhar Middle School Math Program 2011-12 Ms. Carla Britt, Math IRT

2. *course taught at receiving High School Course Selections for 7 th /8 th graders Math 7 Math Investigations (IM) Algebra Prep Algebra 1 Algebra 1/Related Honors Geometry Algebra 2 with Analysis* 7 th grade 8 th grade 7 th /8 th grade 8 th grade 7 th /8 th grade 8 th grade

4. MATH 7 Offered as a single or double period option Instructors incorporate extensions in course Students’ next course will be Algebra Prep or High School Algebra 1

5. MATH INVESTIGATIONS (IM) Offered as a single period Mixed grade-level course (6 th /7 th ) Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year.

6. * Passing the Algebra HSA helps fulfill one component of high school graduation requirement. Students take this in Algebra 1. Algebra Prep Goals: 1.To have all students develop computational fluency of real numbers by providing a final year of middle school math programming 3.To preview concepts that are assessed on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment (HSA)*

7. *Students do not need to purchase a graphing calculator for the course. Algebra Prep Offered as a single period Instructors incorporate the use of graphing calculator technology* Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year

8. Algebra 1 Offered as a single (Algebra 1) or double period (Algebra 1/Related) Course incorporates the daily use of graphing calculator technology Students successful in this course will take Geometry or Honors Geometry the following year

9. Algebra 1/Related: Course Overview This year-long course replaces an elective Supports the MCPS Algebra initiative Course is available for 8 th graders only Student receives additional practice on content objectives during the school day Class size is limited to improve student/teacher ratio

10. *Honors Geometry is the only Geometry option at the middle school level. Honors Geometry: Course Overview Geometry is studied as a mathematical system through the deductive development of relationships in the plane and space. Students who are successful in this course satisfy the high school geometry requirement.

11. FMS MATH AIDE PROGRAM Program is open to students recommended for Honors Geometry or Algebra 2 They will be assigned to assist in one class each semester Students may be assigned to work at any level up to Algebra 1 Math aides will assist students in developing a better understanding of the content. Students are eligible for up to 10 SSL hours per semester

12. *email information is located on the school's website If you have questions, please email*: 1.Your child’s current math teacher 2.Your child’s guidance counselor 3.Ms. Carla Britt, Math IRT