Student's Mathematical Background - American International School

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The American International School of Bamako
c/o U.S. Embassy, BP. 34, Bamako, Mali
Tel: (223) 222 47 38 | Fax: (223) 222 08 53 | aisb@aisbmali.org |www.aisbmali.org
CONFIDENTIAL SCHOOL REPORT FORM: MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH
TEL: 223 – 2022-4738
Fax: 223- 2022- 0853
Email: registrar@aisbmali.org
(To be completed by the Math teacher)
STUDENT’S NAME:
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Last
DATE OF BIRTH:
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Month
First
Other
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Day
Year
CURRENT GRADE LEVEL:
NUMBER OF YEARS AT CURRENT SCHOOL:
This student is applying to AISB, a private, not for profit, co-educational, college preparatory, international school. AISB is
committed to educating students from diverse cultures to achieve academic excellence. The program of studies is designed to
challenge the average to above average student in grades PK-12. 100% of our graduates attend university. In order to
determine whether the student is likely to be successful at our school, your recommendation is vital to our process and is
completely confidential – we will not share it with the student’s family. We would appreciate your most candid and thoughtful
responses.
Please complete this form and return it in a sealed envelope to the Registrar or email to registrar@aisbmali.org.
1.
How well do you know the student academically?
2.
As a person?
3.
In what years did you teach the student?
4.
How large is the class?
5.
What course (s) have you taught this student?
6.
Is the student on a block schedule?
7.
Next year, what math course would be the most appropriate placement for the student?
8.
Briefly describe your course. It is especially helpful to know what texts are used and if the students are grouped by ability.
9.
Is this course part of a tracking system or designated as an honors or accelerated course?
Yes
No
Yes
No
STUDENT’S MATHEMATICAL BACKGROUND:
The courses listed below suggest a sequence typical of the mathematics curriculum in many American secondary schools.
Please check those courses or list others the student will have completed by the end of the current school year.
Courses taken by student (check all those applicable)
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Grade 6 Math:
Select one option
Estimation skills (operations with estimating decimals, fractions,
mixed numbers):
Select one option
Operations with decimals:
Select one option
Updated January 2014
Operations with integers:
Select one option
Fractions:
Select one option
Prime factorization:
Select one option
Algebraic expressions:
Select one option
Solving equations:
Select one option
Ratios and Proportions:
Select one option
Concern for others:
Select one option
Basic Geometry (lines, planes, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals,
congruent figures):
Select one option
Grade 7- Pre Algebra:
Select one option
Other (please specify):
10. Please evaluate the candidate in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught. Select the
appropriate option for each of the criteria below:
 Knowledge of the basic skills:
Select one option
 Accuracy in the use of basic skills:
Select one option
 Problem solving ability:
Select one option
 Understanding of and appreciation for the underlying ideas and concepts:
Select one option
 Effort:
Select one option
 Overall Performance:
Select one option
 Willingness to accept the challenge of the more difficult problems and exercises:
Select one option
 Command of Mathematics when compared to other students whom you have
taught:
Select one option
11. If the student is relatively weak or strong in any areas listed above, please elaborate.
12. What are the first three words that come to your mind to describe this student?
13. Please comment on this student’s character, citizenship, and contributions to your community.
14. Please add any additional information that will give us a more complete picture of the student.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation. Your reflections are an important part of the student’s application.
All information provided will be held in confidence and not disclosed to the student’s family.
Official’s name & position:
City:
Name of School:
Country:
Tel:
Fax:
Date:
Signature:
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Email:
Updated January 2014
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