TJ kids below proficient in Algebra I?

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Anonymous wrote:Can students see their ALEKS evaluation report? Can parents request it?

Each of the students should know their score. They are assigned a certain number of modules they need to complete, before they start Math 3.

Is this in middle school or at TJ? What TJ course has ALEKS assignments and are they part of the grade?

I think you had to do pre tests during the RS semester to see how much you needed to improve before Math 3 (algebra) started.

what does RS (Research Statistics) have to do with algebra 1 evaluation? Common sense calls for this evaluation to be done as part of admissions, oh wait but equity chart took political priority...

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Anonymous wrote:Can students see their ALEKS evaluation report? Can parents request it?

Each of the students should know their score. They are assigned a certain number of modules they need to complete, before they start Math 3.

Is this in middle school or at TJ? What TJ course has ALEKS assignments and are they part of the grade?

I think you had to do pre tests during the RS semester to see how much you needed to improve before Math 3 (algebra) started.

what does RS (Research Statistics) have to do with algebra 1 evaluation? Common sense calls for this evaluation to be done as part of admissions, oh wait but equity chart took political priority...

Don't worry, children as illiterate as you will never be admitted.

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TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

claim political brownie points for achieving diversity

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

1. Even if a kid took algebra 1 they may need a bit of brush up. That is what ALEKS is for.

2. I’m not crazy either about geometry not being the lowest required math level for entry but even if it were ALEKS would still serve a useful function to on-ramp kids to math 3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ALEKS is used in elementary schools, and in rare instances for late develoment in middle schools. But why is TJ engaged in elementary and middle school math tools? Oh wait, equity!

ALEKS’s lowest level content is third grade math but it is designed for older users and goes into college math. Many colleges use it. It’s not an elementary tool.

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Anonymous wrote:ALEKS is used in elementary schools, and in rare instances for late develoment in middle schools. But why is TJ engaged in elementary and middle school math tools? Oh wait, equity!

ALEKS’s lowest level content is third grade math but it is designed for older users and goes into college math. Many colleges use it. It’s not an elementary tool.

ALEKS has multiple products. College math ALEKS is a completely different product that FCPS does not purchase.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

claim political brownie points for achieving diversity

TJ's diverse? I thought it was predominately Asian?

[Anonymous]

It appears two extreme worlds have emerged at TJ, one where remediation of Algebra 1 is necessary, and another where enrollment in post multivariable courses occurs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

claim political brownie points for achieving diversity

TJ's diverse? I thought it was predominately Asian?

What cave are you living in? Is there a STEM class or program in FCPS or any public school system for that matter where Asian Americans don't enroll overwhelmingly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It appears two extreme worlds have emerged at TJ, one where remediation of Algebra 1 is necessary, and another where enrollment in post multivariable courses occurs.

And everything in between. There's a gamut! Who cares?

[Anonymous]

All of this would be avoided if a baseline proficiency test were used as part of the application packet. Kids who need extensive remediation or lack the math and science reasoning skills to be successful at TJ should not be admitted to TJ. FCPS seems to care more about the optics and political points than they do about the individual children that they're setting up to fail.

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TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus. Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.

My student is a 10th grader. Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses. ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated. But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on. LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another. Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules: so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!

ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.

What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?

claim political brownie points for achieving diversity

TJ's diverse? I thought it was predominately Asian?

What cave are you living in? Is there a STEM class or program in FCPS or any public school system for that matter where Asian Americans don't enroll overwhelmingly?

Elite universities are somehow far more balanced.