William Fremd High School Your Child’s Math Placement 2019
Course Flowchart at Fremd 8th Grade Honors Geometry 9th Grade Honors Algebra II 10th Grade Trigonometry & Calculus A 11th Grade AP Calculus BC 12th Grade Multivariable Calculus
Course Flowchart at Fremd 8th Grade Advanced Topics 9th Grade Honors Geometry 10th Grade Honors Algebra 2 11th Grade Trigonometry & Calculus A 12th Grade AP Calculus BC
Course Flowchart at Fremd 8th Grade Algebra 9th Grade Geometry 10th Grade Algebra 2 11th Grade Trig/Pre Calc 12th Grade Survey of Calc
Characteristics of an Honors Math Student Intellectually curious Self-motivating Hard-working Asks “Why?” and not just “How?” Welcomes a challenge Ready for at least 30 minutes of homework every night and at least an hour before a quiz/test Seeks help when stuck—most honors students aren’t satisfied to give up on a hard concept or problem!
Characteristics of the Over-Achieving Math Student:
Requires help on a regular basis from Teacher/Parent/Tutor to do well on tests Spends 2 to 3 times the amount of time on assignments than what the teacher thinks should be necessary Gets very stressed on tests or “may not test well” Focuses on the “How” and not the “Why”! “Is a memorizer not a
Prerequisites for Algebra II Your child needs passing placement test score in 8th Grade Honors Geometry If your child does not meet a minimum score on this test, they may have to take summer school to progress to Algebra II Please make summer school, summer camp, and vacation plans accordingly