Waco ISD

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A.I.M.
Analytical Integrated Mathematics

• Waco ISD

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We want people who can work with their heads and
their hands. Bob Ludlum, Ludlum Instruments,
Sweetwater, TX
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Why AIM?
In Texas, approximately 50 of community college
freshman and 22 of university freshman require
remedial courses in spite of having passed the
state-mandated TAKS test.
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Why AIM?

• In Texas, four years of high school math will
  be required for graduation in order to help
  ensure that students are prepared for
  post-secondary education.

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Why AIM?

• The 4th year of math should be focused on
  learning that helps students acquire skills
  needed for successful careers while they achieve
  college readiness standards.

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AIM Development

• Waco ISD
• TSTC Waco
• Baylor University
• Gear-Up Waco
• Center for Astrophysics Space Physics and
  Engineering Research (CASPER)

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AIM Design

• AIM is both relevant and rigorous.
• AIM is relevant because students can see how math
  applies as they build robots to meet challenges.
  AIM is relevant because it can lead to high-tech
  jobs.
• AIM is specifically designed with the rigor
  associated with pre-calculus or statistics
  classes.  Exploratory learning is combined with
  Accuplacer-like weekly tests that demand mastery
  of the content.

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AIM Content

• Basic hydraulic concepts
• Design of structures
• Surveying applications
• Design processes
• Electrical measurements
• Principles of pneumatic pressure and flow
• Manufacturing processes

• Materials engineering
• Mechanical drives
• Plastics technology
• Process control systems
• Quality assurance
• Robotics and computer
• programming
• Thermal systems

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AIM Delivery

• AIM is taught through exploratory learning, using
  robots, CAD, and process design software.

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AIM, TEKS, and Fourth-Year Math

• AIM has been approved as Engineering Math which
  will serve for the fourth year of math that
  starts with the 2011 graduating class. 

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AIM Teacher Certification

• Teachers must attend a two-week summer training
  institute.  The training is provided by Texas
  State Technical College (TSTC).  The training
  effort is supported by Waco Independent School
  District. Teachers must have a Math or
  Career-Tech certificate. Teachers receive a
  professional development certificate upon
  completion of the training.

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Summary ofBenefits

• Build teamwork skills
• Build problem solving skills
• Demonstrate relevance to students
• Increase relevance to future jobs
• Improve college and career opportunities
• Address cost of remedial education

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Just because a course is academic, dont assume
its rigorous. Just because a
course is CTE, dont
assume its not. - Robert Scott, Commissioner
of Education
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Pride Success Self confidence Team
work Determination FUN !
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Questions???
Donna McKethan Director of CTE and
Counseling Waco ISD dmckethan_at_wacoisd.org 254 755
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