10 Oct What does AMPED stand for?
Algebra 1 in Materials, Products, Energy, and Design....
10 Oct How are you different than other programs that manufacture things?
We are an Algebra 1 class paired with a CTE class. It is our main stream Algebra 1 students that produce the items....
10 Oct Is the math teacher involved in the manufacturing process?
Yes, the math teacher is in the CTE shop environment alongside the CTE teacher, overseeing the production of items by the students....
10 Oct Is the CTE teacher involved in the Algebra 1 classroom?
Yes. The CTE teacher is in the Algebra classroom helping with class management, tutoring kids (if comfortable), and providing the math-manufacturing connections....
10 Oct How many students are involved, and how long are they in math and in the CTE class?
We currently have about 40-45 students per class. They are in the math class for 225 minutes a week and they are in the CTE shop for another 225 minutes a week....
10 Oct How many credits does a student earn over the course of a year in AMPED on Algebra?
Students earn 1 credit of Algebra 1 and 1 credit of elective CTE....
10 Oct Is this a full Algebra 1 class or is it “watered down”?
We must teach all of the objectives for a Common Core Algebra 1 course....
10 Oct What does a student’s schedule look like who is enrolled in AMPED on Algebra?
We are in a 45 minute traditional schedule this year (previously on a 90 minute block). On paper, a student has 45 minutes of Algebra and 45 minutes of CTE everyday. We block ourselves so that students have 90 minutes of Algebra every other day. ...
10 Oct How do you meet the highly qualified teacher requirement?
The math teacher is on record as the teacher of math for all students just like the CTE teacher is on record as the teacher of CTE. Both teachers are in the classroom at all times....
10 Oct What are some of the projects students work on in the CTE side of class?
Students are involved with t-shirt design and printing initially. This provides a real business environment for students to learn their algebra. Students then learn laser engraving, CNC Router, and some basic woodworking. Second semester has students working with composites, automation and robotics, and alternative forms...