Pre Algebra

[Anonymous]

At back to school night DC’s pre Algebra teacher was warning parents that too many students have been placed in pre algebra and the teachers will be reassessing them using mcap, map and classroom performance and might move some students down to AMP 6+. Anyone else seeing this?

[Anonymous]

I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

It skipped too many Math 7 standards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

Going from 5/6 to 7+ leaves out a half-year of 7th grade math.

[Anonymous]

Our teacher said at BTS night that they would be reevaluating students but explained it was because the new curriculum moves so quickly and they cover so much material in one year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

I thinks she wants a smaller class for her not the kids. Mine skipped aim and it was fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

I thinks she wants a smaller class for her not the kids. Mine skipped aim and it was fine.

People need to stop assuming that because it worked out for their kid that it will work out for all students. Algebra1 MCAP scores, plus higher math district exams and teacher feedback prove that it isn’t.

Going from 5/6 to AMP 7+ requires that the teacher account for the missed content or that the student be able to someone easily grasp what was skipped. Math is a subject that builds upon itself.

Also, I can totally understand teachers wanting smaller classes. My kids AMP8+ class had 36 students.

[Anonymous]

I'm less concerned about prealgebra than I am about the integrated math that is going to follow it. Also going to be super fast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm less concerned about prealgebra than I am about the integrated math that is going to follow it. Also going to be super fast.

No it's not. They are not going to cover all the standards for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 in 2 years. They are going to just cover some. Integrated Math 1 & 2 will be regularly paced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

I thinks she wants a smaller class for her not the kids. Mine skipped aim and it was fine.

People need to stop assuming that because it worked out for their kid that it will work out for all students. Algebra1 MCAP scores, plus higher math district exams and teacher feedback prove that it isn’t.

Going from 5/6 to AMP 7+ requires that the teacher account for the missed content or that the student be able to someone easily grasp what was skipped. Math is a subject that builds upon itself.

Also, I can totally understand teachers wanting smaller classes. My kids AMP8+ class had 36 students.

Its just slowed down fluff math. Kids will be fine. Parents can work with them or get tutors if necessary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm less concerned about prealgebra than I am about the integrated math that is going to follow it. Also going to be super fast.

No it's not. They are not going to cover all the standards for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 in 2 years. They are going to just cover some. Integrated Math 1 & 2 will be regularly paced.

This sequence makes zero sense. They will be covering less and condensing it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm less concerned about prealgebra than I am about the integrated math that is going to follow it. Also going to be super fast.

Integrated math is after pre algebra, next year for current pre algebra students?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

I thinks she wants a smaller class for her not the kids. Mine skipped aim and it was fine.

What do you mean skipped AIM?
AIM was 1-year prealgebra. The new Prealgebra is a replacement for AIM.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t heard this, but as a current Pre Algebra teacher in MCPS, the pacing is SO FAST. It’s the 4th day of school and we are already behind where we should be. There is absolutely no room to slow down, review or reteach lessons.

That is exactly what she said. Why is it that way? Why did mcps switch from AMP 7+ to pre algebra. This is the first year they are teaching this. What was wrong with AMP 7+?

I thinks she wants a smaller class for her not the kids. Mine skipped aim and it was fine.

People need to stop assuming that because it worked out for their kid that it will work out for all students. Algebra1 MCAP scores, plus higher math district exams and teacher feedback prove that it isn’t.

Going from 5/6 to AMP 7+ requires that the teacher account for the missed content or that the student be able to someone easily grasp what was skipped. Math is a subject that builds upon itself.

Also, I can totally understand teachers wanting smaller classes. My kids AMP8+ class had 36 students.

Its just slowed down fluff math. Kids will be fine. Parents can work with them or get tutors if necessary.

Parent should plan to "work with them or get tutors" to prepare in advance, not to recover from failure.