Data over the last 5 years indicate the need for intervention and support to improve students' conceptual understanding of math principles. Math courses at MECHS must be intentional in their pedagogical practices to explicitly boost these skills and prepare students for the rigors of a college-level course. In addition to curriculum resources, the Math department at MECHS explicitly teach:

Note-Taking Skills (functional notes that adapt to the content area)
Critical Reading and Thinking Skills
Organizational skills
Metacognition
Real-Life Application of Mathematical Concepts

The Math team at MECHS will work collaboratively to implement research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) to improve vertical alignment and balance student's procedural and conceptual understanding.

MISD Math Framework

The Presentation attached provides a brief overview of the MISD vision and framework for mathematics using research-based instructional strategies (RBIS).

Pre-AP Algebra 1

The resources provided through College Board (AP Classroom, Learning Checks, Course Sequence, etc.) serve as the skeleton of the course. Although Springboard is the course HQIM, the instructor is ultimately responsible for curating content that is effective and appropriate for MECHS students.

Non-Negotiables for Pre-AP Courses at MECHS:

Learning Checks from AP Classroom planned and administered throughout the year (as evidenced on the pacing guide submitted by the teacher).
Rigorous instruction that use RBIS and gradual release models to create an academically safe space for students to engage in productive struggle (as evidenced in submitted lesson plans and observations).

MATH TEKS

Pre-AP Algebra 1 Course Guide (College Board)

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Pre AP Algebra 1 Instructional Planning Guide (Collegeboard)

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Pre-AP Classroom Planning Guide for Teachers

The Pre-AP Algebra 1 curriculum utilizes the Pre-AP Classroom as its main guide for pacing. This page is a reference guide to support teachers in using the Pre-AP Classroom.

Pre-AP Algebra 2

The resources provided through College Board (AP Classroom, Learning Checks, Course Sequence, etc.) serve as the skeleton of the course. Although Springboard is the course HQIM, the instructor is ultimately responsible for curating content that is effective and appropriate for MECHS students.

Non-Negotiables for Pre-AP Courses at MECHS:

Learning Checks from AP Classroom planned and administered throughout the year (as evidenced on the pacing guide submitted by the teacher).
Rigorous instruction that use RBIS and gradual release models to create an academically safe space for students to engage in productive struggle (as evidenced in submitted lesson plans and observations).

MATH TEKS

Pre-AP Algebra 2 Instructional Planning Guide (Spring Board)

Pre-AP Algebra 2 Course Guide (CollegeBoard)

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Pre-AP Classroom Planning Guide for Teachers

The Pre-AP Algebra 2 curriculum utilizes the Pre-AP Classroom as its main guide for pacing. This page is a reference guide to support teachers in using the Pre-AP Classroom.

Pre-AP Geometry w/ Statistics

The resources provided through College Board (AP Classroom, Learning Checks, Course Sequence, etc.) serve as the skeleton of the course. Although Springboard is the course HQIM, the instructor is ultimately responsible for curating content that is effective and appropriate for MECHS students.

Non-Negotiables for Pre-AP Courses at MECHS:

Learning Checks from AP Classroom planned and administered throughout the year (as evidenced on the pacing guide submitted by the teacher).
Rigorous instruction that use RBIS and gradual release models to create an academically safe space for students to engage in productive struggle (as evidenced in submitted lesson plans and observations).

MATH TEKS

Pre-AP Geometry w/ Statistics Course Guide (College Board)

Pre AP Geometry w/ Statistics Instructional Planning Guide (Collegeboard)

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Pre-AP Classroom Planning Guide for Teachers

The Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics curriculum utilizes the Pre-AP Classroom as its main guide for pacing. This page is a reference guide to support teachers in using the Pre-AP Classroom.

Pre-Calculus & AP Pre-Calculus

The resources provided through College Board (AP Classroom, Learning Checks, Course Sequence, etc.) serve as the skeleton of the course. Although Springboard is the course HQIM, the instructor is ultimately responsible for curating content that is effective and appropriate for MECHS students.

Non-Negotiables for Pre-AP Courses at MECHS:

Learning Checks from AP Classroom planned and administered throughout the year (as evidenced on the pacing guide submitted by the teacher).
Rigorous instruction that use RBIS and gradual release models to create an academically safe space for students to engage in productive struggle (as evidenced in submitted lesson plans and observations).

Pre-Calculus TEKS

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AP Pre-Calculus Course and Exam Description

AP Pre-Calculus Course at a Glance AP Pre-Calculus Course Overview

Manor ISD Math HUB

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