Math Scope and Sequence at Wissahickon Middle School

Please make note of the following as it relates to the middle school math program. No student will move to Algebra without completing the Pre-Algebra course. Therefore, the pre-requisite to Algebra is Pre-Algebra.

Students should be able to think mathematically, organize their information, clarify responses, reflect on their work and be exposed to mathematical understanding that strategizes, predicts, and can be proven.

It is important that students and parents alike understand the math scope and sequence for the middle school math placements.

Lyn Fields, Principal

Math Placement Criteria

2007-08

5^th 6^th Grade

CORE MATH PROGRAM – 6^TH GRADE

EVERYDAY MATH

Multiple criteria used for placement:

A small percent of in-coming 6^th graders will qualify for Pre-Algebra based on the following:

· Algebra Readiness Assessment 90% or above

· 4^th grade PSSA results – Advanced in both Reading and Math

· Multi-step Snapshot including writing component – 6 point criteria

* Students must be at an advanced level in all 3 areas to move to the next phase to consider participation in pre-algebra.

· Teacher Recommendation Checklist – must be highly recommended

· Self-Reflection – 2 part assessment – problem solving piece and self-reflection where answer is provided

6^th 7^th Grade

CORE MATH PROGRAM – 7^TH GRADE

PRE-ALGEBRA

7^th 8^th Grade

CORE MATH PROGRAM – 8^TH GRADE

ALGEBRA 1A AND ALGEBRA 1

Multiple criteria used for placement:

· 6^th Grade PSSA Results – Proficient or better in math

· Algebra Readiness Assessment

· Results on Pre-Algebra Curriculum Assessments

· Teacher Recommendation Checklist

* Most students will move through the scope and sequence from one level to the next.