barbara a. perez mathematics curriculum supervisor 2014-2015 great explorations in mathematics (gem)
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BARBARA A. PEREZ
MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM SUPERVISOR
2014-2015
Great Explorations in Mathematics (GEM)
Regular Mathematics
Designed for students with average ability in mathematics.
Continue the development of mathematical concepts and processes that can be used to solve real-world and mathematical problems in preparation for high school Algebra and Geometry.
Advanced Mathematics
Very challenging and designed for students who are mathematically talented.
Accelerated by one grade level.
Opportunity to complete high school Algebra I Honors in 8th grade.
The student successfully completing the Algebra I Honors course will have one high school mathematics credit when they enter 9th grade.
GEM Mathematics
Extremely rigorous Accelerated by two grade levels.
6th Grade – Pre-Algebra 7th Grade – Algebra I Honors 8th Grade – Geometry Honors
Designed for mature, mathematically talented students. Assignments are regularly given which may require
many hours beyond the school day to complete. Students are continuously monitored and must maintain
GEM critera.
The student successfully completing the Algebra I Honors course and Geometry Honors course will have two high school mathematics credits when they enter 9th grade.
STANDARDSREGULAR
MAFS.6.EE.1.1 MAFS.6.EE.1.2
MAFS.6.EE.1.3 MAFS.6.EE.1.4
MAFS.6.EE.2.5 MAFS.6.EE.2.6
MAFS.6.EE.2.7 MAFS.6.EE.2.8
MAFS.6.EE.3.9 MAFS.6.G.1.1
MAFS.6.G.1.2 MAFS.6.G.1.3
MAFS.6.G.1.4 MAFS.6.NS.1.1
MAFS.6.NS.2.2 MAFS.6.NS.2.3
MAFS.6.NS.2.4 MAFS.6.NS.3.5
MAFS.6.NS.3.6 MAFS.6.NS.3.7
MAFS.6.NS.3.8 MAFS.6.RP.1.1
MAFS.6.RP.1.2 MAFS.6.RP.1.3
MAFS.6.SP.1.1 MAFS.6.SP.1.2
MAFS.6.SP.1.3 MAFS.6.SP.2.4
MAFS.6.SP.2.5
STANDARDS
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STANDARDSREGULAR ADVANCED
+
MAFS.6.EE.1.1 MAFS.6.EE.1.2
MAFS.6.EE.1.3 MAFS.6.EE.1.4
MAFS.6.EE.2.5 MAFS.6.EE.2.6
MAFS.6.EE.2.7 MAFS.6.EE.2.8
MAFS.6.EE.3.9 MAFS.6.G.1.1
MAFS.6.G.1.2 MAFS.6.G.1.3
MAFS.6.G.1.4 MAFS.6.NS.1.1
MAFS.6.NS.2.2 MAFS.6.NS.2.3
MAFS.6.NS.2.4 MAFS.6.NS.3.5
MAFS.6.NS.3.6 MAFS.6.NS.3.7
MAFS.6.NS.3.8 MAFS.6.RP.1.1
MAFS.6.RP.1.2 MAFS.6.RP.1.3
MAFS.6.SP.1.1 MAFS.6.SP.1.2
MAFS.6.SP.1.3 MAFS.6.SP.2.4
MAFS.6.SP.2.5
MAFS.7.EE.1.1 MAFS.7.EE.1.2
MAFS.7.NS.1.1 MAFS.7.NS.1.2
MAFS.7.NS.1.3 MAFS.7.RP.1.1
MAFS.7.RP.1.2 MAFS.7.RP.1.3
BENCHMARKSADVANCED GEM
+
6.EE.1.1 6.EE.1.2 6.EE.1.3
6.EE.1.4 6.EE.2.5 6.EE.2.6
6.EE.2.7 6.EE.2.8 6.EE.3.9
6.G.1.1 6.G.1.2 6.G.1.3
6.G.1.4 6.NS.1.1 6.NS.2.2
6.NS.3.8 6.NS.2.3 6.NS.2.4
6.NS.3.5 6.NS.3.6 6.NS.3.7
6.RP.1.1 6.RP.1.2 6.RP.1.3
6.SP.1.1 6.SP.1.2 6.SP.1.3
6.SP.2.4 6.SP.2.5
7.EE.1.1 7.EE.1.2 7.NS.1.1
7.NS.1.2 7.NS.1.3 7.RP.1.1
7.RP.1.2 7.RP.1.3
7.EE.2.3 7.EE.2.4 7.G.1.1
7.G.1.3 7.G.2.4 7.G.2.5
7.G.2.6 7.SP.1.1 7.SP.1.2
7.SP.2.3 7.SP.2.4 7.SP.3.5
7.SP.3.6 7.SP.3.7 7.SP.3.8
8.EE.1.1 8.EE.1.2 8.EE.1.3
8.EE.1.4 8.EE.2.5 8.EE.2.6
8.EE.3.7 8.EE.3.8 8.F.1.1
8.F.1.2 8.F.1.3 8.F.2.4
8.F.2.5 8.G.1.1 8.G.1.2
8.G.1.3 8.G.1.4 8.G.1.5
8.G.2.6 8.G.2.7 8.G.2.8
8.G.3.9 8.NS.1.1 8.NS.1.2
8.SP.1.1 8.SP.1.2 8.SP.1.3
8.SP.1.4
Course Pathways
A or BA or BPass EOC
Opportunity to earn 2 High School math credits
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Math DSS 241Reading DSS 216
Course Pathways
A or BC, D, or F
Course recovery will be needed
Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Math DSS 241Reading DSS 216
Course Pathways
C, D, or F
A or B
Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Math DSS 241Reading DSS 216Math DSS 241Reading DSS 216
Course Pathways
A, B, or C A or BM/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Math DSS 241Reading DSS 216
ENTRANCE CRITERIA
GEM-6 – 241 or higher on the 5th grade math FCAT and 216 or higher on the the 5th grade reading FCAT
Recommended – Level 5 Math FCAT Level 4 or higher Reading FCAT 65% or higher Pre-Algebra Readiness
Assessment
ENTRANCE CRITERIA
GEM-7 – Successful completion of GEM-6 with a grade of B
or higher and Average of 75% or higher on semester
examinations
ENTRANCE CRITERIA
GEM-8 – Successful completion of GEM-7 with a grade of B
or higher and Average of 75% or higher on district semester
examinations and Passing score on the Algebra I FSA End-of-Course
Exam
8th Grade Algebra I Honors – Successful completion of MJ2 Advanced with a
grade of B or higher and Level 4 or higher on the Math FCAT/FSA
EXIT CRITERIA
Any student who earns a C should be placed on probation. If the student receives a D or an F in the quarter after being placed on academic probation, they should be exited from the program.
At the end of the school year, any student who does not have a course average of B or above and an average of 75% or higher on semester examinations should be exited from the program.
Any student who does not pass the State End-of Course Algebra I Exam should be exited from the program.
YearCours
e
Number of
Students
% Decrease from Previous
Year
% Decrease from GEM 6
2009-2010 GEM 6 2593
2010-2011 GEM 7 1746 32.66% 32.66%
2011-2012 GEM 8 1482 15.12% 42.85%
2012-2013 Alg 2 H 1175 20.72% 54.69%
GRADING CATEGORIES
GEM-61st and 3rd QuartersTests 50%Quizzes 25%Homework/Classwork 25%
2nd and 4th QuartersTests 35%Quizzes 20%Homework/Classwork 20%Midterm/Final 25%
GRADING CATEGORIES
GEM-7, GEM-8, Algebra I HonorsAll quartersTests 55%Quizzes 25%Homework/Classwork 20%
COURSE GRADE
GEM-7, GEM-8, Algebra I HonorsAll quarters 15% each (60%)Midterm 10%EOC 30%
ASSESSMENTS
GEM-6 Chapter Tests Quarterly Exams (optional) Midterm Final 6th Grade BAFs 6th Grade FSA
ASSESSMENTS
GEM-7, 8th Grade Algebra I Honors, GEM-8 Chapter Tests Midterm Final Algebra or Geometry BAF State Algebra I or Geometry End-of-Course Exam –
score will count for 30% of course grade
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2013-2014)
Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2014-2015)
English 4 CreditsPass Grade 10 ELA statewide standardized assessmentPass Algebra I EOC
Math 4 Credits• 1 Credit Algebra (EOC = 30% of final course grade)• 1 Credit Geometry (EOC = 30% of final course grade)• 2 Credits Additional Math (If Algebra 2 is taken, EOC
= 30% of final course grade
Science 1 Credit Biology (EOC = 30% of final course grade)2 Credits additional Science identified as Equally Rigorous
Social Studies
1 Credit World History1 Credit US History (EOC = 30% of final course grade)0.5 Credits US Gov’t0.5 Credits Economics
World Languages
Not required for graduation. Minimum 2 years of the same language required for admission into most universities and some Bright Futures Scholarships
Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2013-2014)
Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2014-2015)
Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate or Practical Arts
1 credit in fine and performing arts, speech and debate or practical arts
Physical Education 1 Credit to include integration of health
Electives 8 Credits
Grade Point Average Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
Online Course Requires a full course to be completed
Service Hours 40 hours required
Scholar Designation(Students Entering HS in 2014-2015)
In addition to meeting the standard HS diploma requirements:
• Pass ELA Grade 11 Common Core Assessment• Pass Geometry EOC• 1 credit Algebra 2 (must pass Algebra 2 EOC)• 1 credit statistics or equally rigorous math course• Pass Biology EOC or earn minimum score to earn college
credit on AP, IB, AICE, or a dual enrollment course• 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics• 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics• Pass US History EOC or earn minimum score to earn college
credit on AP, IB, AICE, or a dual enrollment course• 2 credits in the same World Language• Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE, or dual enrollment.
Information about High School Grade Point
Averages
So Many GPAs!
UnweightedWeightedAcademic CoreBright Futures
The Unweighted GPA
Includes EVERY high school course taken, except courses that have been “forgiven.”
Does not use +’s in the calculation.
Does not award extra points for harder classes.
Formula: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1. Add points and divide by number of attempts.
The Academic Core GPA
Includes all High School Level Core Courses English -Mathematics Social Studies -Science World Languages
Does not include +’s in calculation.
Awards .5 bonus points for any Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) or Dual Enrollment (DE) course (.25 if course is .5 credits).
The Weighted GPA
Includes all courses taken in grades 9-12, except those that have been “forgiven.”
Bonus points are awarded for more rigorous courses: Honors Courses: 1 point per full credit AP, DE, IB, AICE Courses: 2 points per full credit
The Weighted GPA is used for determining Class Rank.
The Bright Futures’ GPA
The State of Florida calculates Bright Futures GPAs each semester.
There are two separate Bright Futures GPAs Florida Academic and Florida Medallion Scholars Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Does not consider +’s.FAS/FMS: Calculated on 15 specific core courses plus an
additional 3 academic electives if they will help student. This is a weighted GPA that awards .5 points for any Honors, AP, IB, AICE or DE courses (per full credit).
Gold Seal: Calculated on 16 specific courses plus a 3 credit vocational program. This is a weighted GPA that awards .5 points points for any Honors, AP, IB, AICE or DE courses (per full credit).
INFORMATION
Barbara PerezMathematics Curriculum Supervisor
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Gifted [email protected]
754-321-2119