Brief overview of the changes in the

High School Mathematics Curriculum 2015-2016

Cinco Ranch HS

Katy ISD Guiding Principles for Math Instruction

Math classrooms have a learning environment that is challenging and supportive.

Math concepts are connected through the use of multiple representations which develop understanding and the ability to solve problems.

Learned concepts are demonstrated and communicated daily both orally and in writing.

Changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

The Texas Education Agency approved new standards for Mathematics in 2012.

The revised High School math TEKS will be implemented this school year. (2015-2016)

Cinco Ranch Math Team is excited and prepared to embark on this new path as we prepare students to be even better problem solvers!!

Courses Affected in 2015-2016

Algebra 1 Geometry Math Models with Applications Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus

These changes affect both Academic and PreAP courses

Katy ISD Math Curriculum Changes

The Katy ISD Math curriculum is based on the standards set forth by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The Katy ISD curriculum has been revised for

Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models with Applications, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus to reflect the changes to the TEKS in each course.

Example TEKS ClarificationAlgebra 1 Side by Side Document

Vertical Alignment Document

Where can I find…

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills For mathematics – Look For TEKS (2012)

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/index.html

Or Google Texas Education agency >Curriculum and Instructional materials>Curriculum Standards>TEKS>Chapter 111

Katy ISD Math Curriculum

https://katyisd.instructure.com/courses/46575/pages/math-courses

Or Go to the Katy ISD Website>Parents Curriculum Search High School>Math

Textbooks – Algebra 1 & Algebra 2

New Resources for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 have been Adopted.

Each student in Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 will have access to an interactive Textbook and an online textbook.

The advantages to having an interactive textbook is that students have the opportunity to take notes and write in the textbook.

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Textbooks – Geometry

New Resources for Geometry have been Adopted. Every Geometry Student will have access to a hardcover

textbook with an additional interactive resource and access to the online textbook.

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Textbooks – Pre-Calculus

New Resources for Pre-Calculus have been Adopted. Every Pre-Calculus Student will have access to a hardcover

textbook and access to the online textbook.

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Textbooks – Math Models with Applications

New Resources for Math Models with Applications have been Adopted.

Every Student in Math Models with Applications will have access to a Class set of books and access to the online textbook.

Publisher: Pearson

How to help your child in Math Discuss how they are doing in mathematics with

them on a regular basis. Ask them to show you how problems are solved. Encourage them to try working problems without

using their notes as quickly as possible. Have them put forth an effort on each problem and

attend tutorials to get closure and extra practice in the areas they are struggling.

REMEMBER—making mistakes and correcting them is part of the learning process—encourage them to embrace mistakes as part of learning!!

Student Support Teacher Tutoring—before/after school

tutorialsPosted in classrooms, school website and

on posters around Campus Peer Tutoring--Mu Alpha Theta every

Wednesday after school Teachers are aware and using pre-

assessments to monitor any gaps in curriculum that have occurred due to the changing TEKS.

Reassessment is available for major grades—specific Retesting Procedures are provided by classroom teachers.

Communication

Parent to TeacherEmail

Teacher to Students and ParentsTeacher Web/CanvasRemind (previously called Remind 101)Email

Teacher to StudentsClassroom Announcements

Further Questions

Teacher of record (classroom teacher)Richard J. May – Department Chair (X

5269)Kim Johnston – Instructional Coach (X

9060)