Fremd High School Math Placement

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