Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Re: Geometry in MS

We do have a small number of 8th graders taking geometry because they were =
advanced enough to have algebra in 7th grade. We do not currently separate=
out for 5th and 6th grade math, however, in 7th grade we do place students=
in one of the following courses: pre-algebra, pre-algebra enriched, or alg=
ebra. This in turn would have students in the following courses for 8th gr=
ade: algebra, algebra enriched, or geometry. =20

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Karla JB Long=20
Head of Middle School=20
Trinity Valley School=20
817.321.0130 ext. 303=20


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Many schools seem to be moving geometry out of the MS and into 9th or 10th =
grade. Can you share what your school offers in MS math and how that is wo=
rking for students? I'd also be interested in parent response, too.
Chris Weiss
Assistant Academic Dean 09-10
Trinity Episcopal School
750 East 9th St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-358-8101


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