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Bridge to Algebra II. Dr. Linda Griffith Dr. Bill Nielsen Thomas Coy Anthony Owen. Smart Core and Core Graduation Paths. Core Graduation Math Requirements 4 Units One (1) unit of Algebra or equivalent [Algebra A&B] One (1) unit of Geometry or equivalent [Geometry A&B] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Bridge to Algebra II
Dr. Linda GriffithDr. Bill Nielsen
Thomas CoyAnthony Owen
Smart Core and Core Graduation PathsCore Graduation Math Requirements •4 Units– One (1) unit of Algebra or equivalent [Algebra A&B]– One (1) unit of Geometry or equivalent [Geometry A&B]– All math units must build on the base of algebra and
geometry knowledge and skills.– Comparable concurrent credit courses may be substituted
where applicable.http://www.arkansased.org/public/userfiles/Legal/Legal-Current%20Rules/ade_282_standards_0709_current.pdf
NOTICE: Changes in the Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship requirements mandate that students graduating in 2014 and beyond must graduate under Smart Core.
Smart Core and Core Graduation PathsSmart Core Graduation Math Requirements •4 Units [at least one unit must be gained in either 11th or 12th grade]
– Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II must all be completed*– One unit above and beyond Algebra II
• Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics• Algebra III• Calculus• Linear Systems and Statistics• Mathematical Applications and Algorithms• Pre-Calculus• College Board AP Math Courses**• International Baccalaureate Courses**• Concurrent Math Courses
http://www.arkansased.org/public/userfiles/Legal/Legal-Current%20Rules/ade_282_standards_0709_current.pdf
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM)
• Accessing the Common Core State Standards:
www.corestandards.org
• While there are other sites out there that are related to the CCSS, www.corestandards.org is the official site.
Bridge to Algebra II• How to read the Bridge to Algebra II (BTAII)
Document– Content is categorized by 3 different groupings or
“grain sizes”• Student Learning Expectations – define what students
should understand and be able to do.• Content Standards – are groups of related student
learning expectations.• Strands – larger groups of related standards.
Bridge to Algebra II• Each student learning expectation for Bridge to
Algebra II is intended to: – reinforce linear concepts that were previously included in
the Algebra I Course; – master quadratics and exponential concepts not included
within the Arkansas Department of Education Algebra I Curriculum Framework through modeling functions and summarizing, representing, and interpreting data; or
– introduce higher order concepts to prepare students for success in CCSS-M Algebra II.
Bridge to Algebra II
Arkansas Student Learning Expectation (SLE)
SLE as influenced by the CCSSM
CCSSM Connection
Bridge to Algebra II Curriculum Frameworks Document 2012
Arkansas Strand and Content Standard
Bridge to Algebra II• Reminders:– This is NOT a required course by ADE:• ADE does not require this course be offered by schools• ADE does not require students have a credit for this
course• It can count toward one of the 38 required courses
– Schools do not need to seek approval from ADE to offer this course
Bridge to Algebra II• Reminders:– BTA II can count as one of the four math units
required under a Core Graduation pathway– BTAII does NOT count as a fourth credit beyond
Algebra II
SmartCore and the Academic Challenge Scholarship
• Students should be reminded of eligibility changes for the Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship, which require students graduating in 2014 and beyond to graduate under Smart Core.
• http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_acs.aspx
Bridge to Algebra II• Reminders:– ADE foresees this course being a short term
offering– Not a requirement under either Graduation
pathway, but schools need to help students and parents make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the student.
Bridge to Algebra II• Sequencing:– Has a pre-requisite of Algebra I or Algebra A & B – Can be taken as a stand alone course or concurrently
with Geometry. • BTAII can NOT be taken concurrently with or after Algebra II
– Algebra I -> BTAII -> Geometry -> Algebra II– Algebra I -> Geometry -> BTAII -> Algebra II– Algebra I -> Geometry & BTAII -> Algebra II
Bridge to Algebra II• Location of documents:
http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning-services/curriculum-and-instruction/frameworks/curriculum_categories/math
(http://tinyurl.com/9z5ejnt)Only courses labeled with (CCSS 2013-2014) will
be valid high school math course offerings beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
