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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Algebra (was Re: Half Grades?)
Judi, No. Math A and Math B are a redesign of Sequential Math Course I and Sequential Math Course II which were redesigns of Algebra and Geometry. Lovely, eh? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Judi Hirsch To: ARN-L@LISTS.CUA.EDU Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 11:03 AM Subject: Re: Algebra (was Re: Half Grades?) In our district Math A was considered amth for those who couldn't do algebra. Is that what this is? Judi ----- Original Message ----- From: Dr. William C. Cala, Ed.D. To: ARN-L@LISTS.CUA.EDU Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Algebra (was Re: Half Grades?) In New York's infinite wisdom, they have developed a new 9th grade math course called Math Course A. It is designed for 1 and 1/2 years. That's right, not one, not two, but one and one-half years. I don't want to get into how nuts this makes me. Just think of the mechanics of this. A kid will always have two teachers over two different school years to finish the course. In my district it means two different school buildings as well. And that is just the beginning . BC ----- Original Message ----- From: Mickey VanDerwerker To: ARN-L@LISTS.CUA.EDU Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:01 AM Subject: Re: Algebra (was Re: Half Grades?) In a message dated 8/28/2001 9:31:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, judih@OUSD.K12.CA.US writes: how many districts offer a two-year algebra option? We offer a one year option (usually taken by the math whizzes in middle school thus a pass rate of almost 100%), a two year option, and now, a three year option. Because algebra for all is critical..... And, of course, since algebra, geometry, and algebra 2 are the only maths that count toward graduation, we don't have any other maths available (except, in some schools, higher math like calculus). I think a four year option is also in the making for kids who can take, according to VA, the SOL tests again and again and again and again. Mickey
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