Reaching Algebra Readiness (RAR)

Research has shown that algebra is the doorway and gateway for future success of students in many aspects, including high school graduation, attending and success in college, and professional earning power. And the most important key to students' success in algebra is their readiness. This book is not only a program that addresses algebra readiness; it is also a fundamental reform effort, based on the National Mathematics Advisory Panel's (NMAP's) Final Report (spring, 2008). The book approaches mathematic skills deficiencies on an individual basis, much like an IEP addresses the individual needs of a student with disabilities. The Reaching Algebra Readiness (RAR) process consists of four components: (1) Diagnostic, assessing student's mastery of the skills needed to take algebra; (2) Prescriptive, developing an individualized plan to address specific math deficiencies; (3) Intervention, utilizing tools and resources (parental involvement, effective teaching strategies, etc), to improve students' mathematics skills; and (4) Drills and Effective Teachings Strategies, mathematics is a discipline and, simply, there is no way of avoiding practice and drilling in reaching algebra readiness, which can be enhanced significantly by implementing proven effective teaching strategies. The Reaching Algebra Readiness (RAR) process and the related materials presented in this book will be revolutionary in helping all students acquire the math skills needed for success in algebra and beyond. This book is a must-guide for math teachers, parents who home school, parents who are looking for solutions, and educators pursuing fundamental education reforms.

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Foreword;Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview;Chapter 2. Diagnostic;Chapter 3. The Prescriptive Approach;Chapter 4. ARA Unit Tests;Chapter 5. Interventions;Chapter 6. Specific Content Area Interventions Whole Numbers;Chapter 7. Specific Content Area Interventions Decimals (Unit II);Chapter 8. Specific Content Area Interventions Fractions (Unit III);Chapter 9. Specific Content Area Interventions Percents (Unit IV);Chapter 10. Specific Content Area Interventions Number Concepts and Basic Geometry (Unit V);Chapter 11. Specific Content Area Interventions Solving Basic Word Problems;Chapter 12. Specific Content Area Interventions Pre-Algebra Concepts;Appendix A. Post Algebra Readiness Assessment (Version 2A) (ARA);Appendix B. Post Algebra Readiness Assessment (Version 2BC) (ARA);References