1. PUSD 4 th Year Math Options May 24, 2012

2. State Requirements  Class of 2013 and beyond:  4 Math Credits Required  Math courses shall consist of Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (or its equivalent) An additional course with significant math content as determined by district governing boards or charter schools.

3. Current Options  College Algebra  Brief Calculus  Discrete Mathematics  Precalculus H  AP Calculus I H  AP Calculus II H  IB Math Studies H  College Mathematics

4. 4 Proposed Options Course Name  Financial Algebra  Action Research Mathematics  Financial Services Applied Mathematics Focus  All Students  Students with any Career Focus  Students in Financial Services Programs

5. Financial Algebra  Includes tools to become a financially responsible young adult  Requires solving financial problems that occur in everyday life  Utilizes real-world problems in investing, credit, banking, auto insurance, mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting and planning for retirement  Includes field projects, computer spreadsheets, and graphing calculators as key components

6. Financial Algebra  Implementation Plans:  Pilot w/Warren Faulkner @ SMHS Fall 2012  Make available to other campuses Spring 2013 Resources:  Financial Algebra R. Gerver & R. Sgroi, Copyright 2011 This text will be piloted for the 2012-2013 school year Future adoptions will be brought back to the board in spring 2013

7. Financial Services Applied Mathematics  PUSD Financial Services Program Completers could fulfill their 4th credit math graduation requirement  Students will be required to demonstrate competency on an applied math assessment in order to receive this credit

8. Financial Services Applied Mathematics  Requesting approval of concept only  Assessment will be developed during the 2012- 2013 school year  Final approval will be requested spring 2013  Applied for grant funds to develop assessment

9. Action Research Mathematics  Includes application of mathematical concepts into students’ chosen career area  A highly qualified math teacher will act as teacher/coordinator  The math teacher will facilitate the application of math concepts into the students’ chosen area of research  Students will identify an applied math research mentor in their career field to advise on the final project content  Students will be expected to present their final research project to a panel for final analysis

10. Action Research Mathematics  Requesting approval of concept only.  Curriculum will be developed during the 2012- 2013 school year  Final approval will be requested spring 2013  Applied for grant funds to develop course

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