1. Welcome Mathematics Department Rising 9 th -Graders and Parents

2. 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Coordinate Algebra Analy. Geom Analytic Geometry Advanced Algebra Pre-Calculus Advanced Algebra Pre-Calc Accelerated Coordinate Alg/ Analy. Geom A Pre-AP Calc Accelerated Adv. Alg/ Analy. Geom B Pre-AP Calc AP Calc AB/BC AP Calc AB AP Calc AB/BC AP Statistics Calculus AP Calc AB AP Statistics DL Calc (Ga Tech) AP Statistics Four-Year Plan of Study Accelerated Adv. Alg/ Analy. Geom B Adv Math Dec AP Statistics

3. On-Level vs. Accelerated Both cover the exact same standards Both prepare the student for advanced math classes. Both culminate with a state-required EOCT exam (20% of course grade) How are they alike ?

4. Coordinate Algebra covers 6 units of study; Accel Coord Alg/Analytic Geom A covers 9 units of study. Accelerated Math moves at a much faster pace and incorporates less directed teaching. On-level Math incorporates more directed instruction and teaching techniques. Accelerated Math requires the individual student to analyze and investigate independently when problem- solving. On-level Math incorporates more guided practice through the problem-solving process. How are they different ?

5. Keys to Student Success Come prepared for class each day. Keep an organized notebook. Participate in all class discussions. Ask questions. Complete all assignments. Know that retesting is an exception, not a rule.

6. Calculator needed for Coord. Algebra or Analytic Geom. Texas Instrument TI-30XS Multiview (Scientific Calculator)

7. Calculators needed for Accelerated Math Classes Texas Instrument TI-84 Plus Texas Instrument TI-Nspire (not CAS) or Texas Instrument TI-30XS Multiview and Graphing Calculator Scientific Calculator

8. Course Waiver Complete waiver form - found on-line WFHS. Will require meeting with Mrs. Pavlicek (student AND at least one parent) – by appt. NOTE: You waive, you stay.

9. Information Mrs. Janet Pavlicek Mathematics Dept. Chair West Forsyth High School jpavlicek@forsyth.k12.ga.us 770-888-3470 (ext 332310)