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Mathematics

Important information for incoming 6th grade families


You've received a letter regarding Issaquah's new middle school Math Path. Complete program information is below.

Attend any of the following Math Transition Parent Information Nights at 7:00 pm, regardless of your school: new  Handouts from Math Transition meetings
Materials are written specifically for students' 2008-09 grade level and eventual high school
7th grader IHS 8th grader IHS
7th grader LHS 8th grader LHS
    7th grader SHS 8th grader SHS

    Mathematics uses the language and science of patterns to describe the world in which we live, employing logic, observation, simulation, and experimentation. Mathematics is a universal means of communication.

    To be well informed adults and to have access to desirable jobs, today's students require an education that goes far beyond what was needed by students in the past. All students must develop deepen and sharpen their skills, their understanding of mathematical concepts and processes, their abilities in problem-solving, reasoning, and communication abilities and hone their ability to make sense of and to solve compelling and complex problems. In order for this to occur, rigorous mathematical content must be organized, taught, and assessed in a problem-solving environment. Their mathematical knowledge must be connected to the ideas and skills found in all grade levels and content areas, as well as to real life situations outside the classroom.

    GENERAL INFORMATION



    Math Path

    Grade Level Math Path for Elementary, Middle, and High School
    K-5 Everyday Math
    6 Integrated Pre-Algebra Topics
    7 Integrated Algebra A
    8
    (2008-09)    		 Math 3 Integrated Algebra B Algebra 1
    8
    (beyond 2009)    		 Integrated Algebra B
      For students who need
    an additional year of Algebra    		 For most students
    9 Algebra 1* Geometry*
    10 Geometry* Algebra 2*
    11 Algebra 2* Pre-Calculus, Math Methods, or Advanced Algebra Functions and Trigonometry*
    12 Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra Functions and Trigonometry Calculus or IB Math Methods 2 or Statistics
    *Three high school math classes during high school are required for graduation.


    Math Path II: Two years of high school Calculus or Math Methods 3
    For a small number of exceptional math students, a more intensely compacted and even more rigorous math curriculum may be appropriate.  -- Learn more --->



    Questions?   Call Math Curriculum Specialist Leslie Nielsen at (425) 837-7051 or e-mail her at nielsenl@issaquah.wednet.edu.