A Typical 9th/10th Grade English Speaking High School Algebra 1B Class---
Grades after 12 weeks are as follows:
A's -- 90.2%, 89.2%, 97.2%, 95.8%, 89.6%
B's -- 80.2%, 87.5%, 83.6%, 79.6%, 84.3%
C's -- 61.1%
D's -- 56.8%, 47.4%, 54.7%, 45.1%, 58.9%, 53.0%
F's -- 40.0%, 40.4%, 20.2%, 42.5%, 35.3%, 28.9%, 38.3%, 0.0%,
9.4%, 0.0%, 7.9%, 1.9%, 1.9%, 9.4%, 26.4%,41.0%
A's-- 15% of class
B's-- 15% of class
C's-- 3% of class ( Where's the "C" student??? )
D's-- 18% of class ( 2/3 of class are D's and F's )
F's-- 49% of class ( 49% seems too high )
Questions: 1. What can I do to upgrade the D's and F's.
2. Is CPM or Core-Plus better to upgrade the
D and F students
3. Will CPM or Core-Plus in some way "water
down" the rigor of traditional instruction.
Your reflections/answers/feedback/comments/opinions will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim C. Gajniak
The Old Pro
High School Math Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Always Willing and Able to Collaborate with Colleagues.
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