Are your students ready to take algebra in 8th grade?

Are your students ready to take algebra in 8th grade? Deb Romanek NDE Mathematics Education Specialist

CURRENT PRACTICE • How do you identify which 8th graders are eligible to take an algebra class?

TRIANGULATION OF DATA OPTIONS: • Current math grade • Recommendations • Teacher • Parent

• Test Scores • Which Test(s)?

HERE IS SOMETHING TO CONSIDER • Orleans Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test – Pearson http://www.pearsonassessments.com/learningassessments/pr oducts/100000448/orleans-hanna-algebra-prognosis-testthird-edition.html

KEY FOR SUCCESS

• Number crunchers or problem solvers??

PROBLEM SOLVERS!!! 1. Solves mathematical problems 2. Models and represents mathematical problems 3. Communicates mathematical ideas effectively 4. Makes mathematical connections

HAVE YOUR STUDENTS REACHED THE GOAL? • Are all students studying mathematics in their senior year? • What courses are they taking? • How many students are taking an advanced math class in their senior year?

FOLLOW YOUR 8TH GRADE ALGEBRA COHORT: • Have they continued their study of mathematics? • Have they been successful in their courses?

• Every student should study mathematics each year of high school.

OPTIONS FOR ACCELERATION • What sequence of courses are possible at the high school level? • Can students double up with math classes in one year (Geometry, Algebra)? • What math classes are available for seniors?

• Kansas Department of Education website: • Acceleration Resources http://community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=6038

Thank you!