For over a decade,
JUST MATH president and CEO, Melanie A Sittler, MSEd, MBA
Served on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.
Melanie is very familiar with Common Core (CCSS)
and locally,
the Keystone Algebra 1 exams.
What is the Keystone Algebra 1 exam?
Why is the Keystone Algebra 1 exam so important?
To be honest,
The Keystone Algebra 1 exam has a bad reputation
Because many people say that it is political.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSR) was signed
By President Obama on December 10, 2015
Yes,
The Keystone Algebra 1 exam meets the federal accountability criteria
Of The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the high school level.
However,
If you get past the politics,
And are honest with yourself…
Doesn’t it make sense that a student who is currently taking Algebra 1,
Should be able to pass an Algebra 1 final exam?
But if we get past that…
If I told you that a lot of the content that is on the Keystone Algebra 1 exam,
Also appears on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT,
Would you care about the Keystone Algebra 1 exam a little more?
I hope so,
Because it does.
A lot of the content that is assessed on the Keystone Algebra 1 exam,
Also appears on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT.
Get past the politics.
Focus on the content.
What Should I Study for Keystone Algebra 1?
The first step in preparing for the Keystone Algebra 1 exam is to obtain a copy of the Keystone Algebra 1 standards, the Keystone Algebra 1 Formula Sheet, and a Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator.
How Should I Study for Keystone Algebra 1 ?
While many scour the internet for Keystone Algebra 1 study guides, Keystone Algebra 1 worksheets, and Keystone Algebra 1 practice tests, it is far more effective and efficient to prepare for the Keystone Algebra 1 exam with a professional who is extremely knowledgeable of the exact testing limits of the exam.
Why?
The goal is to pass the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam as quickly as possible.
Why?
Typically,
Algebra 1 students take the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam in the Spring,
During the school year that he/she is taking Algebra 1.
However,
Unfortunately,
And for whatever reason....
It is not uncommon for a student to “pass” Algebra 1,
But
NOT “pass” the Keystone Algebra 1 exam.
What happens then?
What If I Didn't "Pass" the Keystone Algebra 1 exam?
Typically,
Students who “pass” Algebra 1,
But DON’T “pass” the Keystone Algebra 1 exam,
Move to the next math course at his/her school
But...
He/she retakes the Keystone Algebra 1 exam
During the next Keystone Algebra 1 testing window.
There are Winter, Spring and Summer testing windows.
For Example:
Students who took Algebra 1 during the 2023-2024 school year,
Took the Keystone Algebra 1 exam
Sometime during the May 13-24, 2024 testing window.
Scores will be back early summer.
It's not a bad idea for parents to contact their son/daughter's school...
The first week after July 4th.
Why?
To see if their son/daughter "passed" the Keystone Algebra 1 exam.
Why?
There is a July 29-August 2, 2024 testing window.
Why Do You Care?
You want to know if your son/daughter's school
Will make the summer retest available to your son/daughter.
What Happens If Your Son/Daughter Did NOT "pass"
The Keystone Algebra 1 exam
And
Your son/daughter's school is NOT
Making the July 29-August 2, 2024 testing window
Available to your son/daughter?
The next opportunity your son/daughter has...
To retake the Keystone Algebra 1 exam
Is during one the following winter testing windows:
Winter Wave 1: December 4-18, 2024
Winter Wave 2: January 6-17, 2025
Don't Forget:
Summer learning loss is real.
Furthermore,
Students forgetting Algebra as they move on to learn Geometry is very real.
The sooner a student passes the Keystone Algebra 1 exam,
The better.
And that is why I strongly suggest that families NOT scour the internet for random Keystone Algebra 1 study guides, Keystone Algebra 1 worksheets, and Keystone Algebra 1 practice tests.
Instead,
I strongly suggest that families prepare for the Keystone Algebra 1 exam more effectively and efficiently with a professional who is extremely knowledgeable of the exact testing limits of the Keystone Algebra 1 exam.
What Keystone Algebra 1 Test Preparation Programs Do You Offer?
Prepare for the Algebra 1 Keystone Exams with Melanie!
Private, 1-on-1, Keystone Algebra 1 test preparation
When Should My Child/Children Begin Preparing
for the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam?
Yesterday.
Go ahead,
Ask around…
It won’t take long for you to find someone,
Who knows someone,
Who “passed” Algebra 1 at school,
But did NOT
Pass the Keystone Algebra 1 exam.
*Which is another story for another day ;)
The Keystone Algebra 1 Exam is not something you want your child/children to cram for.
Remember,
It’s not political.
A lot of the content that is on the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam
Appears on college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT.
Prepare for the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam with Melanie!
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