Algebra Exit Exam Program (8th Graders)

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In order for a student to place out of Algebra I in any Chicago Public High school, he/she must pass the Algebra Exit Exam. Placing out of algebra permits students to enroll in more advanced high school math programs, including AP Calculus and AP Statistics.

If your child is currently taking an approved algebra course in a Chicago Public School, he/she can sit for the Algebra Exam during the Week of May 21st 2012 at his/her elementary or middle school. If your child is not a CPS student, he/she will need to register with CPS to take this Exam.

SelectivePrep is offering a 12 hour program to help prepare students for the Algebra Exit Exam. SelectivePrep's course will contain extensive algebra content review, exercises, and homework.Tuition for the SelectivePrep Program is $295. A minimum deposit of $100 is required to hold your spot, with the balance due the first class. Class size is limited to 20 students, so don't delay.

To sign-up: Call us at 312-409-8411 OR Register NOW on our website.

**Program Syllabus**
Date	Session
Session 1	Diagnostic Test; Pre-Algebra Review (Distributive Property/Factoring, Exponent Rules, Evaluating Expressions, etc.)
Session 2	Linear Equations (one variable), Developing Equations from Charts/Graphs, Finding Dependent Variables
Session 3	Inequalities; Linear Equations (two variables, without solutions, etc.); Developing Equations from Word Problems; Session 1 & 2 Review
Session 4	Coordinate Geometry (Graphing Linear Equations; Translating Tables into Graphs; Graphing Inequalities)
Session 5	Introduction to Functions; Function Types (Exponential, Quadratic, Exponential, etc.,); Factoring Quadratic Equations; Session 3 & 4 Review
Session 6	Practice Test & Practice Test Review

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ADDITIONAL SEATS AND DECLINING SCORES FROM LOWER TIER STUDENTS FLATTEN COMPETITIVE ACADEMIC CENTER ADMISSIONS RESULTS

March 30, 2012

Chicago, IL – Average Academic Center admissions scores flattened as seats were added at the more competitive schools and scores required from lower Tier students plummeted. The total number of offers at Lane Tech jumped by a whopping 46% to 136 and also increased by 13% and 16% at Whitney Young and Taft respectively – after remaining steady in the preceding years. Additionally, the mean scores of lower Tier students continued to put pressure on composite scores. The average score of admitted Tier 1 and Tier 2 students declined by 14% and 29% respectively at Lane Tech, and by 47% and 33% respectively at Taft.

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