1. Great Explorations in Mathematics (GEM)
BARBARA A. Perez
Mathematics curriculum SUPERVISOR

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. STANDARDS REGULAR MAFS.6.EE.1.1 MAFS.6.EE.1.2 MAFS.6.EE.1.3
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

6. STANDARDS

7. + STANDARDS REGULAR ADVANCED MAFS.6.EE.1.1 MAFS.6.EE.1.2 MAFS.6.EE.1.3
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

8. + BENCHMARKS ADVANCED GEM 7.EE.2.3 7.EE.2.4 7.G.1.1 7.G.1.3 7.G.2.4
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
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 +

9. Course Pathways Opportunity to earn 2 High School math credits A or B
Pass EOC
Math DSS 241
Reading DSS 216
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Opportunity to earn 2 High School math credits

10. Course Pathways Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit A or B
C, D, or F
Math DSS 241
Reading DSS 216
Course recovery will be needed
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit

11. Course Pathways Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit
C, D, or F
Math DSS 241
Reading DSS 216
Math DSS 241
Reading DSS 216
A or B
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra
Opportunity to earn 1 High School math credit

12. Course Pathways A, B, or C A or B M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
Math DSS 241
Reading DSS 216
A, B, or C
A or B
M/J PreAlgebra Advanced
M/J PreAlgebra
M/J PreAlgebra

13. ENTRANCE CRITERIA GEM-6 – Recommended –
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

14. 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

15. ENTRANCE CRITERIA GEM-8 – 8th Grade Algebra I Honors –
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

16. 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.

17. % Decrease from Previous Year
Course
Number of Students
% Decrease from Previous Year
% Decrease from GEM 6
GEM 6
2593
GEM 7
1746
32.66%
GEM 8
1482
15.12%
42.85%
Alg 2 H
1175
20.72%
54.69%

18. GRADING CATEGORIES
GEM-6 1st and 3rd Quarters Tests 50% Quizzes 25% Homework/Classwork 25% 2nd and 4th Quarters Tests 35% Quizzes 20% Homework/Classwork 20% Midterm/Final 25%

19. GRADING CATEGORIES
GEM-7, GEM-8, Algebra I Honors All quarters Tests 55% Quizzes 25% Homework/Classwork 20%

20. COURSE GRADE
GEM-7, GEM-8, Algebra I Honors All quarters 15% each (60%) Midterm 10% EOC 30%

21. ASSESSMENTS GEM-6 Chapter Tests Quarterly Exams (optional) Midterm
Final
6th Grade BAFs
6th Grade FSA

22. 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

23. Graduation Requirements

24. Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2013-2014)
English
4 Credits
Pass Grade 10 ELA statewide standardized assessment
Pass Algebra I EOC
Math
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 History
1 Credit US History (EOC = 30% of final course grade)
0.5 Credits US Gov’t
0.5 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 )

25. Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in 2013-2014)
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
Graduation Requirements (Students Entering HS in )

26. 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.

27. Information about High School Grade Point Averages

28. So Many GPAs!
Unweighted
Weighted
Academic Core
Bright Futures

29. 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.

30. 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).

31. 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.

32. 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).

33. Mathematics Curriculum Supervisor
INFORMATION
Barbara Perez
Mathematics Curriculum Supervisor
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Gifted