8th grade math: Math 8 or pre ap Algebra I?



On Level Math 8 What is 8th grade on-level math?Our 8th grade math curriculum, since the math TEKS K-8 changed in 2014-2015, exposes and teaches students the “heart” of algebra, the fundamentals of geometry, as well as how to analyze & represent data. Lessons involve grade-appropriate & challenging problem-solving activities and lessons to help all students master this important foundation for higher level math courses.Assessments & classroom activities are aligned to the 8th grade TEKS & process standards in Texas.Will my child learn anything new in 8th grade on-level math if they took Pre AP 7th grade math this year? Yes, students will learn concepts they’ve had exposure to in previous grades as they strengthen their mathematical foundation in 8th grade math.Which math course will my child take as a freshman in high school, if they take on-level 8th grade math in the 8th grade?Students who took On-Level Math 8 in the 8th grade will enroll in either On-Level Algebra I or Pre AP Algebra I for their math course in the 9th grade.PreAP Algebra IWhat is the difference between 8th grade advanced courses in other subjects and 8th grade PreAP Algebra I?8th grade Pre AP Algebra I is equivalent to the 9th grade Pre AP Algebra I course offered at WHS & WEHS, which is advanced Algebra I. Pre AP Algebra I is an advanced 9th grade course and the curriculum focus and content is over the Algebra I TEKS and not the 8th grade math TEKS. A strong 7th and 8th grade math foundation is essential for students to have before they enter Algebra I, so they may optimize their learning with minimal frustration while learning advanced Algebra I and other future high school math courses. What is the difference between Pre AP Algebra I and 9th grade on-level Algebra I? The curriculum for 8th & 9th graders in Pre AP Algebra I expands to include topics such as simplifying and graphing radicals, simplifying rational expressions & dividing polynomials. Pre AP Algebra I is intended to appropriately challenge high-achieving learners as Pre AP Algebra I requires students to engage in independent, challenging problem-solving & analytical assignments on a daily basis.Can my child take Algebra I as a freshman once they’ve completed 8th grade Pre AP Algebra I?No, your students may not take Algebra I again after completing Pre AP Algebra I in the 8th grade. Each child is expected to enroll in geometry as a freshman once they’ve completed a year of algebra.What curriculum is used in Pre AP Algebra I classrooms?Springboard is the curriculum for advanced math courses offered in 6th grade through Pre-Calculus. How do I know if my child is ready for Pre AP Algebra I as an 8th grader?Items to consider before enrolling your child in Pre AP Algebra I as an 8th grader:What are their previous grades in mathematics courses?Is their grade an 85 or higher in their advanced math course in 7th grade without retaking tests to raise their grade? Are they successful on the first unit test given?What are their mathematical achievement & test scores?Examine your child’s organization skills, motivation, desire to learn, time commitment and their willingness to go above and beyond current expectations. What are your child’s interests and academic strengths?Is your child willing to study and work outside of class daily to learn & master new algebra concepts?Will my student’s grade in 8th grade Pre AP Algebra I affect their high school GPA?Students earn grade points based on the grades they earn in Algebra I, as it’s a high school math course. Since Pre AP Algebra I is an advanced high school math course, your child’s grade is used to calculate their high school GPA and it will transfer to the high school. Students GPA is to calculate their total high school GPA for graduation and & their class rank in their high school class. Does 8th grade Pre AP Algebra I follow the high school grading policy or the junior high school grading policy?In grades 9-12 courses, late work will be accepted up to 1 day after the due date for a maximum grade of 70 out of 100. Work turned in later than 1 day after the due date will be recorded in the gradebook as a zero. The maximum grade a student may be awarded on an assignment re-do or test re-take is 70.Will my child take the 8th grade math STAAR if they take Pre AP Algebra I in the 8th grade?8th grade students enrolled in Pre AP Algebra I will take the Algebra I End-of-Course Assessment in the spring. Passing the Algebra, I EOC is a requirement to graduate from high school in Texas.What if my child has strong grade in 7th grade Pre AP math and a strong mathematical foundation but once the school year begins, we determine that Pre AP Algebra I is not the best placement for them in the 8th grade? 1st week to 6th week of school- a parent may submit a request to change their child’s schedule from Pre AP Algebra I to 8th Grade Math without a required meeting with administration for approval. If the counselor, teacher and parent agree, then a schedule change is made. 6th-9th week of school- Parents may submit schedule change requests, which will require Mr. Miller’s approval before the change is made. After the first 9 weeks- Students will remain in the math course they selected without an opportunity to move to on-level math. ................
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