MSOL Grant: Algebra I

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MSOL Grant Algebra I

• Algebra I by Aventa No Cost
• Aventa is a partner in the REMC/GenNET Project
• Algebra I was identified by State survey as
  number 1 need

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Process for Implementation using Free Algebra I

• REMCs will work with ISD/REMC Math consultant in
  partnership
• REMCs will work with Regional Math consultant to
  determine how to implement in region
• REMCs will supply the digital content (either
  through Blackboard or Moodle)
• REMCs will assist in training local teachers how
  to teach Algebra I online either as a hybrid or
  solely online course

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Aventa Algebra I Course Description

• COURSE DESCRIPTION
•  
• The purpose of this course is to allow the
  student to gain mastery in working with and
  evaluating mathematical expressions, equations,
  graphs, and other topics in a year long algebra
  course.
• Topics included are real numbers, simplifying
  real number expressions with and without
  variables, solving linear equations and
  inequalities,
• solving quadratic equations, graphing linear and
  quadratic equations, polynomials, factoring,
  linear patterns, linear systems of equality and
  inequality, simple matrices, sequences, and
  radicals.

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Aventa Algebra I Course

• COURSE DESCRIPTION Cont.
• Assessments within the course include
  multiple-choice, short-answer, or extended
  response questions. Also included in this course
  are self-check quizzes, audio tutorials, and
  interactive games.
• PREREQUISITES
• Pre-Algebra or similar course
• COURSE LENGTH
• Two Semesters or Block
• http//www.aventalearning.com/activity_resources/c
  ourses/new/Algebra_I.pdf 

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Aventa Algebra I Course

• TIMELINE
• Immediate
• request copy of course in Moodle or Blackboard
  format from helpdesk_at_geneseeisd.org
• Winter, 2008
• Identify a consultant to work with Miriam Taylor
  to design PD for teaching Algebra I online
• Mike Souden will facilitate
• Spring, 2009
• PD will be designed.  PD will include methods for
  diverse delivery methods teacher lead online,
  and hybrid.  
• Design Marketing plan for REMCs to market

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• Summer, 2009
• Train teachers to teach Algebra I on line
• Evaluator contracted to develop the instruments
  to assess the project.  The group completing the
  pre and post surveys will be both students and
  teachers.  The report will discussions about
  offering additional content areas be given to the
  REMCAM.  If this project was a success, it may
  lead to additional content online
• Fall, 2009
• Roll out to local districts
• Winter, 2010
• Assess/reassess progress

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Contact

• Beverly Knox-Pipes
• 810-591-4436
• bknoxpip_at_geneseeisd.org