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Thank you. I also have a question concerning the 3:2 and 4:3 models for compacting the curriculum in 7th grade. My state has published a document for each model and both include geometry standards G.GPE.6 and G.GPE.7, while they are not included in the 8th grade standards. Also, they are not listed in the pathways overview in the CCSS Appendix A for Mathematics for 7th grade. Can you see any reason these standards would be needed in this course?
Shouldn’t that example be 2x-2=2(x-1) ? It is late…. I’ve taught all day then attended two school functions, so my brain might be a little squirrelly.
Hi, I’m so glad you have provided this forum for questions. Traditionally, our district has provided Algebra I to 8th grade students who take a placement test and must meet other criteria. Typically, about 25% of our students fall into this category. This year, in order to increase rigor, our district has suggested we teach the Model 3:2 Accelerated curriculum to all 7th graders district-wide. There will not be any classes who only teach the 7th grade standards. It isn’t clear if the expectation is for all 8th graders to take Math I next year, or if some of them will take 8th grade math. From what I’ve researched and read concerning the Common Core standards, the rigor is built into the curriculum and the 3:2 Model is only for those students who are advanced and the acceleration would be appropriate. Can you give your thoughts on this?
