1. GEOMETRY Honors vs. CP

2. Recommendation Process—Matrix 8th grade student in Algebra 1
Factor
Weight
IOWA Geometry Aptitude Test
35%
American Mathematics Competition Score (out of 25 points)
15%
Algebra 1—Marking Period 1
Algebra 1—Marking Period 2
20%
Teacher Recommendation
(1—5: with 5 being the strongest)
Composite Score
100%

3. Sample Matrix Factor Score Weight IOWA Geometry Aptitude Test 69 35%
American Mathematics Competition Score (out of 25 points) 10
15%
Algebra 1—Marking Period 1
86.5
Algebra 1—Marking Period 2
92.2
20%
Teacher Recommendation
(1—5: with 5 being the strongest) 3
Composite Score
70.565
100%

4. Interpretation of Score
Cut-off for Geometry Honors:
83 or higher
Cumulative Score between 80 and 82.9:
examined with particular consideration by the teacher

5. Recommendation Process—Data 9th grade student in Algebra 1
Factor
Algebra 1 – Marking Period 1
Algebra 1 – Marking Period 2
Midterm Exam
Geometry Readiness Test

6. Sample Table Factor Score Algebra 1 – Marking Period 1 88.9
91.23
Midterm Exam 85
Geometry Readiness Test 27

7. Honors Course Content
Meets & exceeds many areas of the Core Curriculum Content Standards adopted by the NJDOE
13 units are covered in the course
Approximately 3 units each marking period
Probability—interwoven in honors but not in CP

8. Differences between Honors and CP
Depth
Content on worksheet and extra activities goes well beyond content covered in the textbook

9. Essential Student Characteristics
Self-Motivated
Industrious
Analytical
“Out of the Box” thinker
Inquisitive
Determined
Innate/Exceptional Math Ability
Spatial Reasoning
Problem Solving

10. Course Requirements Technology—discovery & exploration
Communicate—oral & written form
Prove discoveries and theorems
Apply knowledge to a wide variety of problem solving situations
Solve & visualize problems in multiple ways
Read text material—understand without direct instruction
Self-advocate when extra help is needed
Works well in groups
Embrace challenges

11. Honors Course Freshman Year New Transition Other Courses
Extra Curricular Activities
Student may want to consider Geometry CP and take Algebra 2 Honors.
Sophomore Year
Other Courses
Extra Curricular Activities

12. Course Sequencing 8th Grade Algebra 1 9th Grade Geometry CP or
Geometry Honors
10th Grade
Algebra 2 CP
Algebra 2 Honors
11th Grade
Pre-Calc CP
Pre-Calc Honors
Intro to Calc BC
12th Grade
Topics in Calc CP Or
AP Calc AB
AP Calc BC

13. Geometry CP or Geometry Honors
Course Sequencing
8th Grade
Grade 8 Math
9th Grade
Algebra 1 CP or
Algebra 1 Honors
10th Grade
Geometry CP or Geometry Honors
11th Grade
Algebra 2 CP
Algebra 2 Honors
12th Grade
Pre-Calc CP
Pre-Calc Honors