Contact our nearest regional office to learn how your schools can become part of America's Choice.		A Powerful Program for High School Students Who Are More than Two Years Behind in Mathematics The America's Choice Ramp-Up to Algebra 1 course is designed for students entering high school three to four years behind in mathematics. The curriculum has depth and focus, with a clear and efficient path from arithmetic to algebra. The research-based curriculum includes skills and problem solving with an emphasis on the conceptual understanding of mathematics. The most important topics are taught and are carefully sequenced so that students can be successful in Algebra and higher mathematics. Each topic is taught in sufficient depth so that it need not be taught again. The course is designed for a double period and when students have completed the course, they will be ready to take an Algebra 1 course the next year. What makes Ramp-Up to Algebra I unique? Focus and balance There are many possible paths through the thicket of topics in mathematics. Some are more efficient than others. The strength of Ramp-Up to Algebra I is its focus on the mathematics that students must understand to be prepared to do college level work. Topics on the critical path to advanced mathematics are covered in depth. Lean and clean The curriculum is a mile deep instead of a mile wide. Students are only asked to learn what they need in order to do advanced mathematics. They learn to apply one profoundly important distributive property to 100 situations, rather than learn 100 procedures that do not transfer. Rituals and routines The structure of the math classroom is based on a set of rituals and routines that puts responsibility on the student and the focus on student work. There is classroom Accountable Talk℠ — students using the language of mathematics in everyday math talk and presenting their mathematical ideas to the class. The teacher directs the students' work, moving them away from misconceptions to sound mathematical reasoning. Questions like, "Say why this is true" and "Is it always true or sometimes true?" are at the heart of developing mathematical thinking. Serious professional development America's Choice is renowned for it's superior and unique support and assistance— we have more than 15 years experience providing teachers, schools, and districts with high quality training courses, consulting, program reviews, evaluations, and other services. Cutting-edge assessment tools Ramp-Up to Literacy's assessment tools were developed in conjunction with one of the world's leading testing companies, enabling teachers to tailor instruction to students' individual profiles and to prepare them for success on state accountability tests. Powerful and Unique Student Materials Eight student modules that contain daily lessons including an explanation of the mathematics, problems to work during class, reflection questions to prepare for a closing discussion, and homework. Foundations of Algebra The Number System Geometry and Measure Factors and Fractions Positive and Negative Numbers Relating Quantities and Graphing Ratio and Proportionality Using Equations to Solve Problems A Concept Book that describes in detail the math concepts students should learn in the course and will be using as a reference during the course. This Concept Book contains the essential ideas that students need in order to understand mathematics. A short skills program that is integrated into the regular classroom routine. A comprehensive assessment program that includes quizzes, end of unit assessments, class profiles, cumulative assessments and periodic reporting to show growth and areas that need work. Powerful Teacher Materials and Professional Development A teacher's edition for each module containing lesson plans, discussions of important mathematics that the teacher should emphasize in each lesson and answer keys. A Concept Book that describes in detail the math concepts students should learn in the course and will be using as a reference during the course. This Concept Book contains the essential ideas that students need in order to understand mathematics. Concept pages (referenced to the Concept Book) that help the teacher focus instruction on the important mathematics. A CD with a brief discussion of the mathematics of the unit, handouts and overheads that can be used to illustrate concepts. Professional development to assist the teacher in implementing the course. An option of on-site technical assistance, coaching and follow-up for participating teachers, principals and/or program coordinators. For high schools with students who are struggling with math, the America's Choice Ramp-Up to Algebra I represents a dynamic and unique solution to preparing all students to complete Algebra I.