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Bristol Public Schools Secondary Mathematics 7 th Grade Program

Bristol Public Schools Secondary Mathematics 7 th Grade Program. Presented: June 1,2011 Beth Lafferty, Math Teacher, Math Coordinator Northeast Middle School Susan Martel, Math Teacher, Memorial Boulevard School Robert Garry, Principal, Northeast Middle School

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Bristol Public Schools Secondary Mathematics 7 th Grade Program

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  1. Bristol Public Schools Secondary Mathematics7th Grade Program Presented: June 1,2011 Beth Lafferty, Math Teacher, Math Coordinator Northeast Middle School Susan Martel, Math Teacher, Memorial Boulevard School Robert Garry, Principal, Northeast Middle School Marci Jones, Principal, Memorial Boulevard Middle School Marlene Lovanio, Supervisor of Mathematics K-12

  2. 7th GradeMathematics Program • Criteria for Selection • Secondary Math Pathways • Program Elements • Transportation • Graduation Requirements • Questions and Concerns

  3. Criteria for Selection • Quantitative Data (Trimester Grades, Midterm and Final Common Assessments, 5th Grade CMT Mathematics Subtest Scores, and Orleans-Hanna Algebra Readiness Test) • Qualitative Data (homework, problem solving & critical thinking skills, work ethic, motivation, and degree of independence)

  4. Secondary Math Pathways S U C CESS!

  5. Program Elements • 7th Grade Accelerated Algebra • curriculum and common assessments align with HS course • 8th Grade Math Class • Mid-term and final common assessments • Exams are worth 20% of final grade in the class

  6. Program Elements • 8th Grade Accelerated Geometry • 8th Grade Math Class • Mid-term and final common assessments • Exams are worth 20% of final grade in the class • Students travel to BEHS (from NEMS) or to BCHS (from MBMS) for 1st period A days • Return to MS for 2nd Period • Support for study group provided for B days • Special schedule for CMT and exams • Grades come from the high school teacher

  7. Graduation Requirements • State sets minimum graduation requirements • Minimum 3 credits of mathematics required to graduate high school • Current district policy - credit is granted for courses taken in high school (grades 9-12) not for middle school courses

  8. Issues, Questions & Concerns • Gaps – Example • Readiness • Student has difficulty (7th grade, 8th grade, and high school) • Options once underway • Monitoring

  9. Final Decisions • Monday, June 13, 2011 • Further questions – call Marlene Lovanio at the BOE (860-584-7084) • Call your child’s school directly (Robert Garry at NEMS, Marci Jones at MBMS

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