March 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Joint Township Algebra Committee Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2014.

4. UPDATE: Illinois School Code vs. ISBE guidance for 8th grade students and completion of Algebra I.

5. Review and discuss each feeder school's list of questions regarding Algebra I for WCHS credit in 8th grade. 

6. Review and discuss current state of each 8th grade math program. 

6.1. How many students are expected to be Algebra I ready at the end of 7th grade in 2014 and 2015?

6.2. Is an Algebra I class currently offered and is one planned for the 2014-15 and/or 2015-16 school year?

6.3. What time is any Algebra I class for 2014-15 and/or 2015-16 expected to meet?

6.4. How long are math classes?

6.5. Are any new resources such as textbooks, programs, etc. needed or planned to be obtained in order to support an Algebra I class?

7. Math sequence (flow charts) for high school students beginning with Algebra I or Geometry.- Beth Cassulo

8. Review and discuss how to move forward with the math sequence.

9. Identify detailed steps necessary to implement math sequence.

10. OTHER

11. ADJOURNMENT