Customized Math Instruction & Credit Recovery at Alamo Heights ISD with ALEKS
Discover how Alamo Heights Independent School District implements ALEKS for customized math instruction and credit recovery. The program, led by Ms. Joy Dubinski, M.Ed., focuses on individualized, self-paced learning tailored to students in grades 3-12, particularly those requiring accommodations or struggling in traditional classes. With options for RtI Tiers 1 & 2, intervention strategies, and effective EOC preparation, students receive personalized support to master their math skills and recover credits. Experience a transformative approach to math education in San Antonio, Texas.
Customized Math Instruction & Credit Recovery at Alamo Heights ISD with ALEKS
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Joy Dubinski, BS, MEd Math Teacher Robbins Academy Alamo Heights High School Alamo Heights ISD San Antonio, Texas
ALEKSAlamo Heights ISD • AHHS • Credit Recovery • RtI Assessment Tool • RtI 2 Course • AHISD Special Education • Grades 3 – 8 • RtI Tiers 1 & 2 • Robbins Academy • Full Courses • TAKS/EOC Remediation • Credit Recovery • RtI 2 Course
ALEKS High School Courses • Algebra I, II • Geometry • Math Models (Designed from Alg. II) • Algebra III (Designed from Precal) • Precal • TAKS Exit Level Review • Algebra I EOC Review • RtI Assessment Tool • RtI 2
ALEKS Set Up Courses • Integrate with your textbook • Set Objectives/Goals • Customize course • Align with Core Curriculum, TEKS, STAAR Standards
Alamo HeightsCustomized Instruction • Individualized, Self-Paced Instruction • Credit Recovery, Robbins Regular Math Courses, and RtI ALEKS Courses used as designed but with some customization. • Customized 2 of the ALEKS courses to design 2 courses offered at AH – Math Models Algebra III
ALEKSIndividualized Education • Differentiation - Assessments lead to personalized work program • Accommodations –Allows students to work at their own speed (self-paced and untimed); different types of explanations
ALEKSIndividualized Education • One-on-One Instruction – Gives the teacher more time to do individualized or small group instruction • Remediation – Allows students to spend time on their weak areas and to show mastery of their strong areas
ALEKSFor Students Who: • Failed classes and need to recover math credits • Do not do well in a traditional teacher lead classroom • Students who struggle with math and need self-paced, untimed accommodations • Are designated 504 and Spec. Ed. • Want to get ahead
ALEKSEOC Prep • Algebra I EOC • Remediation/Prep Classes • Combination Direct Instruction and ALEKS Course • ALEKS Course work with teacher one-on-one assistance • Customize
ALEKSCredit Recovery Students who have lost math credits due to: • Failure of math classes • Attendance problems
ALEKSFull Coursework • Robbins Academy – Alamo Heights HS Academic Alternative School • Students who need a self-paced program – used as an accommodation or modification for 504 or Special Education • Complete Courses Faster
ALEKSHS RTI Specific RtI Programs – Middle School Level • RtI Assessment Tool • RtI 6, 7, 8 – RtI Tier 2 • RtI Tier 3
ALEKSElementary RtI • Tier 2 Intervention • Grade Levels 3, 4, 5 • With Quick Tables • Small Groups of 4 • 4 Days per week • 30-45 minutes per session
ALEKS504 • RtI Assessment for placement in an appropriate course (regular classroom, resource classroom or any level ALEKS course) • Meets 504 accommodations • Untimed, self-paced • Personalized • One-to-one Assistance by teacher • Immediate Feedback • Strengthens responsibility for self-learning and self-advocacy
ALEKS Special Education • SE Resource Math Classes as supplemental practice • For students in self contained classrooms • RtI for SE students in regular classes or credit recovery • Meets accommodations or modifications (use RtI to determine appropriate level math course)
ALEKsIEP • IEP Icon • Lists ways ALEKS can give you the information you need for a SE student (Reports/Summaries) • Information for an ARD • Parent Conferences • Student Conferences
ALEKS Assessments & Assignments • Initial Assessment • Progressive Assessments • ALEKS designed or Teacher designed (on ALEKS) • Worksheets – Extra Practice Homework • Quizzes/Tests
ALEKS • ALEKS can be logged into on any computer with internet • Teachers or students • Work from home • IPad or Android Pad
ALEKSCustom Reports Develop your own customized reports: By Time: Daily Weekly Monthly Semester EOY By Group: Subject Period Classes Special Groups
ALEKSAlamo Heights ISD • Video of Students