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Course Description and Prerequisites: Course 1 is a year long regular math course for sixth graders. This course has been aligned to meet Washington State's "Essential Academic Learning Requirements" for Benchmark #2. Students will receive direct instruction in number sense, measurement, geometric sense and if time permits they will also receive instruction in probability and statistics, and algebraic sense. After receiving direct instruction, students will work in groups using cooperative and collaborative skills to review the math skills taught. Each group will prepare and present a demonstration of acquired knowledge. These presentations will meet the standards for problem solving, communication, reasoning and connections for the "Essential Academic Learning Requirements." After the assessment, students will be taught problem solving strategies and will be given opportunity to practice solving a variety of problems.
Core Text/Material: Glencoe, Mathematics Application and Connections, Course 1.
Supplemental Materials: Lessons from Visual Mathematics, Courses I and II.
Required: Students will be required to have #2 pencils, the textbook, a scientific calculator, a sturdy math peechee, and a spiral notebook for notes.
Attendance: Attendance is required in accordance with Foothills Middle School's Police (see FMS handbook). Attendance will not be a part of a student's grade, however, the student will not be successful if not attending daily.
Classroom Management: Foothills uses "Make Your Day" which states that students are to do what is expected and do their best daily.
See FMS handbook for details.
Assessment/Evaluation: After presentations have been made, students will be assessed according to the state's model for assessment. Assessments will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions. A scoring guide will be used to score each test and students will be required to show in words and pictures that they understand the major concepts taught. Students will use the scoring guide to help them understand what is required to show mastery in the areas of mathematical knowledge, strategic knowledge, and communication.
Course Description and Prerequisites: Course 2 is a year long regular math course for seventh graders. This course has been aligned to meet Washington State's "Essential Academic Learning Requirements" for Benchmark #2. Students will receive direct instruction in number sense, measurement, geometric sense, probability and statistics, and algebraic sense. After receiving direct instruction, students will work in groups using cooperative and collaborative skills to review the math skills taught. Each group will prepare and present a demonstration of acquired knowledge. These presentations will meet the standards for problem solving, communication, reasoning and connections for the "Essential Academic Learning Requirements." After the assessment, students will be taught problem solving strategies and will be given opportunity to practice solving a variety of problems.
Core Text/Material: Glencoe, Mathematics Application and Connections, Course 2.
Supplemental Materials: Lessons from Visual Mathematics, Courses I and II.
Required: Students will be required to have #2 pencils, the textbook, a scientific calculator, a sturdy math peechee, and a spiral notebook for notes.
Attendance: Attendance is required in accordance with Foothills Middle School's Police (see FMS handbook). Attendance will not be a part of a student's grade, however, the student will not be successful if not attending daily.
Classroom Management: Foothills uses "Make Your Day" which states that students are to do what is expected and do their best daily.
See FMS handbook for details.
Assessment/Evaluation: After presentations have been made, students will be assessed according to the state's model for assessment. Assessments will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions. A scoring guide will be used to score each test and students will be required to show in words and pictures that they understand the major concepts taught. Students will use the scoring guide to help them understand what is required to show mastery in the areas of mathematical knowledge, strategic knowledge, and communication.
Wenatchee School District
Course Description and Prerequisites: Course 3 is a year long regular math course for eighth graders. This course has been aligned to meet Washington State's "Essential Academic Learning Requirements" for Benchmark #3. In quarter one, the 8th grade curriculum will be an overview of all that has been taught in grades six and seven. In quarters two -four, this course will challenge students to broaden and deepen their skills in the areas of number sense, measurement, geometric sense, probability and statistics, and algebraic sense. After receiving direct instruction students will work in groups using cooperative and collaborative skills to review the math skills taught. Each group will prepare and present a demonstration of acquired knowledge. These presentations will meet the standards for problem solving, communication, reasoning and connections for the "Essential Academic Learning Requirements." After the assessment, students will be taught problem solving strategies and will be given opportunity to practice solving a variety of problems.
Core Text/Material: Glencoe, Mathematics Application and Connections, Course 3.
Supplemental Materials: Lessons from Visual Mathematics, Courses I and II; and "PBS Mathline" activities
Required: Students will be required to have #2 pencils, the textbook, a scientific calculator, a sturdy math peechee, and a spiral notebook for notes.
Attendance: Attendance is required in accordance with Foothills Middle School's Police (see FMS handbook). Attendance will not be a part of a student's grade, however, the student will not be successful if not attending daily.
Classroom Management: Foothills uses "Make Your Day" which states that students are to do what is expected and do their best daily.
See FMS handbook for details.
Assessment/Evaluation: After presentations have been made, students will be assessed according to the state's model for assessment. Assessments will consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. A scoring guide will be used to score each test and students will be required to show in words and pictures that they understand the major concepts taught. Students will use the scoring guide to help them understand what is required to show mastery in the areas of mathematical knowedge, strategic knowledge, and communication.