Course Description:

This workshop is designed to include Pre-Algebra and Algebra Pre-AP professional development and AP Vertical Teams in school development plans.  The workshop will organize and develop support systems for AP Vertical Teams and evaluate the impact of AP Vertical Teams on school improvement and students' academic performance in Math. The purpose of the workshop is to further acquaint you with Vertical Team Training and its demands and to help you continue to grow professionally and serve Pre-AP students more effectively.

Course Syllabus:

What is AP? What is Pre-AP?
What is Vertical Teaming?
The Mission of the College Board
Advantages of the AP program
Increasing enrollment
An Overview of AP Vertical Teams
Teamwork
“Top Five” Lists
Content Strands: Rate, Statistics
M & M Activities – not just statistics
Content Strand: Function
Linear, Exponential, Quadratic,
Rational
Vocabulary Coordination across grade levels
Content Strand: Accumulation, Area Under a Curve
Connections among mathematics strands
Performance Assessment in the Classroom
Calculator Technology

Course Instructor: TBD