Pre-AP 6 th Grade Math Information for parents Information for parents

5 th Grade parents have a choice that impacts their child’s high school math coursework options ? Pre-AP Math OR Regular

Rockwall ISD and Pre-AP Math 6 ◎ Pre-AP 6 th Preparation for advanced math courses in high school begins in Pre-AP 6 th grade. Successful completion of Algebra 1 in 8 th grade is critical for enrollment in AP Calculus and/or Statistics, IB Math, and/or Dual Credit courses. ◎ Regular 6 th Students who choose the regular path can still prepare for success in advanced math, but they will take the majority of their advanced math courses in college.

Characteristics Solid Fact Fluency = Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Skills in Whole Number Operations + - × ÷ Interested in Math – seek why, not just how Will work outside of class when necessary Persist Willing to maintain skills over the summer by using programs such as Think Through Math Can handle grade fluctuations when challenged

What’s the Difference? Pre-AP 6th ◎ 6 th grade content + 7 th grade content (circumference, probability, basics of volume…) ◎ Higher levels of problem solving & thinking expected and supported ◎ Content is covered at a deeper level ◎ Fraction Fluency is attained in 2 years Regular 6th ◎ 6 th grade content ◎ High levels of problem solving and thinking are supported ◎ Fraction Fluency is typically attained by students in 3 years

What’s the Difference? Pre-AP 6th ◎ Grades are 70% tests ◎ 30% daily ◎ Fact fluency is necessary Regular 6th ◎ Grades are 50% tests ◎ 50% daily ◎ Fact fluency is desired

Pre-AP plan compacted curriculum Regular Students take Algebra 1 in 9th

IB/AP/ Dual Options Regular Options

Check with your student’s math teacher for more help with your decision. Feel free to schedule a conference to discuss the options. Students who plan to be in the AVID program should take Pre-AP Math 6 th and 7 th. Have your student talk to older students who have had the experience of Pre-AP/AP Math. The most important decision a student makes is the long term commitment to either program. Suggestions

AP High School Math Courses Offered in Rockwall ◎ AP Calculus AB - one semester of College Calculus ◎ AP Calculus BC - two semesters of College Calculus ◎ AP Statistics - one semester of College Statistics

IB Math Courses Offered in Rockwall ◎ IB Standard Level Year 1 – junior level math class – pre- Calculus + Statistics ◎ IB Standard Level Year 2 – senior level math class – Statistics + Basic Calculus

Dual Credit Math Courses Offered in Rockwall ◎ UT On Ramps for pre-AP pre-Calculus students ◎ College Algebra through Collin County Community College ◎ College Trigonometry through Collin County Community College

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