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RE: Geometry as Freshman before Algebra and Algebra 2/Trig
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Apr 25, 2012 8:48 AM
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Seems like there is an awful lot of algebra in the geometry course that students need to master before taking geometry and lets face it, these kids aren't coming from 8th grade with a mastery level (unless advanced). Also I am not sure if the new Core Curriculum even teaches quadratic equations in 8th grade, so you might want to hold back until the new core is implemented fully and see the skills coming into 9th grade. I think there is a better case for offering alg2/trig before geometry, but that is another debate.
Daniel Knaisch
Math Teacher
Elmira Free Academy
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3100 ext: 5491
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From: owner-nyshsmath@mathforum.org [owner-nyshsmath@mathforum.org] On Behalf Of Mark Burfield [mburfiel@elmiracityschools.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:24 AM
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Subject: Re: Geometry as Freshman before Algebra and Algebra 2/Trig
We offer geometry to 9th graders but after they have taken algebra in 8th. Those 9th graders do well with proofs.
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On Apr 25, 2012, at 8:20 AM, "lboyce@pbcschools.org<mailto:lboyce@pbcschools.org>" <lboyce@pbcschools.org<mailto:lboyce@pbcschools.org>> wrote:
I'm not sure that your typical freshman could handle proofwriting.
Loretta Boyce
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From: Jennifer Streeter
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Date: 04/25/2012 07:38AM
Subject: Geometry as Freshman before Algebra and Algebra 2/Trig
Our school is contemplating moving Geometry to a freshman class and Algebra to a sophomore class. We feel that the students have enough algebra knowledge to do so from 8th grade. Our question is: are any of you doing it? If so has it been successful? Please advise ASAP. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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