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David Van VleetMiddle School Mathematics SpecialistFairfax County Public Schools
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▪ become mathematical problem solvers that
▪ communicate mathematically;
▪ reason mathematically;
▪ make mathematical connections; and
▪ use mathematical representations to modeland interpret practical situations
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• Algebra 1 Honors
• Each of the following criteria needs to be met for placement in Algebra I Honors at 7th grade:
• Advanced Mathematics 6 or a year-long accelerated mathematics course
• Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) score at or above the 91st percentile
• A score of pass advanced (500 or above) on the Mathematics 7 SOL test
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• Mathematics 7 Honors – open enrollment
• The depth and level of understanding in Mathematics 7 Honors is beyond the scope of Mathematics 7.
• This course is based on Pre Algebra curriculum and includes extensions and enrichment.
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• Mathematics 7 Honors is an acceleration of the mathematics curriculum.
• Requires students to master the content assessed on the Pre Algebra Standards of Learning (SOL) test.
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Students who have not completed Advanced Mathematics 6 may need support and/or require additional effort and study to be successful.
Grade 6 Mathematics 7 Honors▪ Content missed
▪ Absolute value
▪ Square root
▪ Add/subtract/multiple/divide Integers (also modeling)
▪ Solving one- and two- step equations
▪ Single/multi-step proportional reasoning and practical problems
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Key take-away:
Both Mathematics 7 and Mathematics 7 Honors prepares students for Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors in Grade 8.
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▪ This course provides opportunity for students to examine:
▪ algebra- and geometry-preparatory concepts and skills;
▪ strategies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data;
▪ and number concepts and skills especially proportional reasoning.
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• Which course is best for your child?
▪ Open enrollment/Informed decision
• Recommendation
▪ A discussion with child and teacher(s).
▪ Both Mathematics 7 Honors and Mathematics 7 lead to Algebra in 8th grade.
▪ Based on your child’s schedule, what is best for him/her?
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• Pre Algebra
• Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors• OPEN ENROLLMENT
• Geometry Honors
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Students are on a pathway to Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus in grade 12
Opens up different Science options in high school
▪ Honors Chemistry in grade 10 (co-requisite Algebra 2)
▪ AP Physics in grade 12 (co-requisite AP Calculus)
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Help them develop a mindset that they can be successful in mathematics.
Ask them what they did in mathematics class today. Show them you are interested in mathematics.
Encourage them to get help/assistance from their teacher when they don’t understand.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
Kevin GreataAssistant PrincipalLanier Middle
703-934-2412