Welcome
to
Rising 9th Grade Orientation !
Marshall High School
Math Department
Mrs. Linda Della Corna
Mrs. Miranda Hendershot
SUCCESS in
in high school math by doing
2 THINGS:
#1 Choose the
math that’s “just
right” for you
#2 WORK the way that
successful high school
students do
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AND
be aware of the
BIG DIFFERENCES
between
high school
and
middle school math
#1 Choosing the math
that’s “just right” for you
How do I know what’s “just right?”
Use the Goldilocks
method…
Not too
hard,
Not too
easy,
JUST
RIGHT !
Math at GCM
Math at GCM
Algebra 1 Options
• Regular Algebra 1
Also have Algebra 1
Team-Taught and Special
Education SelfContained options
• Algebra 1 Double
Block
• Algebra 1 Honors
(only available online)
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Should I Take Algebra 1?
YES, if I’m taking…
• Math 8
• Algebra 1, finish with
C or less
• Algebra 1, finish with
A or B because of
remediation/retakes
• Geometry but was
not very successful in
Algebra 1.
Geometry Options
• Regular Geometry
– Also have Geometry TeamTaught and Special-Education
Self-Contained options
• Geometry Honors
Should I Take Geometry?
YES, if I am taking
• Honors Algebra 1, finish with
B that was dependent on
remediation
• Honors Algebra 1, finish with
C . If lower than C, consider
Algebra 1 again.
• Algebra 1, finished with A, B,
or C+ without remediation
Should I Take Honors Geometry?
YES, if I’m taking…
• Honors Algebra 1, finish with A
or B (NOT counting
remediation)
• Algebra 1, finished with highest
possible A without accounting
for remediation
• Honors Geometry, finished
with B that was dependent on
remediation
• Honors Geometry, finished
with C or lower
What if I already passed Geometry?
• Algebra 2
• Algebra 2 Honors with
Trig
– If student earned A or B
(without remediation) in
Honors Geometry and
Honors Algebra 1
• Special case? Talk with
your counselor!
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Math at GCM
Graduation Requirements
• Standard Diploma: 3 Math Credits, at least 1
verified (pass SOL)
• Advanced Diploma: 4 Math Credits, at least
2 verified
• IB Diploma: Completion of SL or HL level
math course (1-2 years)
1 “just right” for you
CHOOSE the MATH that‘s
The Goldilocks method
JUST
RIGHT !
2
WORK the WAY that
successful high school
students do.
What DO they do?
Successful high school students:
• Keep up with assigned work
• Complete daily assignments on time
• Pass quizzes /tests when given; there
are no retakes/”remediation” that
changes a test score
• Rarely miss school
Successful high school students:
• Make up missed work within a few
days of deadlines (regardless of
“credit” /points)
• Ask questions / seek help on their
own initiative
• Persist through difficulty
• Know that success requires
dedication and hard work
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Did you notice
KEY DIFFERENCES between high school and
middle school math courses ?
GRADING:
• No retakes/remediation of quizzes/test for
grade change
• 10-15% of course grade is assignments
• 85-90% of course grade is
quizzes/tests/quarter exams
• No late work credit
Did you notice
KEY DIFFERENCES between high school and
middle school math courses ?
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
Student is in charge of having and doing the
things necessary to carry out the work as
directed
Student should be proactive in getting help as
needed
RECAP:
For success in high school math
do 2 things :
#1 Choose the
math that’s “just
right” for you
#2 WORK the way that
successful high school
students do
Parents-- Supporting Your Student
• Check with him/her to see if their things are organized
– We recommend a binder with dividers!
– PENCILS!
• Check in with him/her to see how many times he/she
has attended Learn.
• Make sure that he/she shares homework with you –
there is daily homework.
• Follow up about major assignments/quizzes/tests
• Sign up for Parent View on Blackboard
• Stay in contact with teachers!
What questions do you have?
Contact Info
• Contact us with questions!
– Linda Della Corna: lvdellacorna@fcps.edu
– Miranda Hendershot: mehendershot@fcps.edu
• Or the Math Department Chairs
– Tommie Champ: tchamp2@fcps.edu
– Judy Greenblum: jgreenblum@fcps.edu
Link to cool math videos playing
between sessions
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