Now that 3 quarters of data on the 2012-2013 Middle School rapid acceleration model has been presented, enough is known to raise questions and concerns about whether this plan was successful or in the best interests of all of the students who participated.
Showing posts with label Middle School Math. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Middle School Math. Show all posts
Sunday, June 9, 2013
2012-2013 Year In Review: Middle School Math -- What did the Performance Data Show?
How did the Standard math students who elected a Rapid 8th grade Math Acceleration Model perform?The administration tracked the performance data for these students. Originally the plan was that the students would need to maintain an 80% in the class or be dropped back to standard math. This 80% performance cut-off is the same that was used for students to remain in advanced or accelerated math classes in middle school. To date, Superintendent Schuster has presented 3 performance reports to the BOE.
2012-2013 Year in Review: Middle School Math -- Math Tracks and this year's Rapid Acceleration Model
In the Spring 2011, the Board of Education approved a transition plan -- implemented immediately -- that allowed more students to accelerate in math. The goal was for more students to complete Algebra by the end of 8th grade and enter high school taking Geometry or Honors Geometry. The next 3 posts will discuss the roll out, pros and cons of this acceleration plan.
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