This document outlines Briones School's implementation of A-G courses required for admission to the University of California system. It discusses the purpose of A-G courses to increase options for students and provide rigor. Specifications are provided for history/social science and math courses, including state standards, textbooks, assignments, and assessments. Implementation strategies are described, such as one-on-one instruction, supplemental activities, and computer-assisted learning. Course lists show Briones is offering A History, C Algebra 1 and Geometry, and G Economics courses approved by the UC system.

1. BRIONES SCHOOLBRIONES SCHOOL
THE IMPLEMENTATION:THE IMPLEMENTATION:
A-G LISTA-G LIST
ARTICULATION OF STRATEGYARTICULATION OF STRATEGY
FOR INDEPENDENT STUDYFOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
Presented by Dr. Marilyn BrouettePresented by Dr. Marilyn Brouette

2. PURPOSE OF A-G COURSESPURPOSE OF A-G COURSES
AT BRIONES SCHOOLAT BRIONES SCHOOL
 Increases Options for Briones StudentsIncreases Options for Briones Students
 A-G Courses Required for State CollegeA-G Courses Required for State College
and University Admissionand University Admission
 Briones A-G Courses will Transfer to AlhambraBriones A-G Courses will Transfer to Alhambra
with Equity for Returning Studentswith Equity for Returning Students
 Briones A-G Courses will Provide Rigor asBriones A-G Courses will Provide Rigor as
Mandated by Education Code and StateMandated by Education Code and State
Curriculum Guidelines.Curriculum Guidelines.

3. EDUCATION CODEEDUCATION CODE
Education Code Section 51224.
 The governing board of any school district maintaining
a high school shall prescribe courses of study designed
to provide the skills and knowledge required for adult
life for pupils attending the schools within its school
district. The governing board shall prescribe separate
courses of study, including, but not limited to, a course
of study designed to prepare prospective pupils for
admission to state colleges and universities and a course
of study for career technical training.

4. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REQUISITESUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REQUISITES
MANDATED PRACTICES :MANDATED PRACTICES :
Implementation of A-G CoursesImplementation of A-G Courses
for Independent Studyfor Independent Study

5. U.C. REQUIREMENTSU.C. REQUIREMENTS
FOR INDEPENDENT STUDYFOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
 Students are expected to spend at least one hour per
week per “A-G” course engaged in interactive
instruction and/or academic tutoring/advising. This
instruction and/or support may be provided onsite or
through virtual means.
 Students taking a UC-approved “A-G” course are
expected to have regular access (i.e., at least weekly) to a
teacher who is a subject expert teacher* in that subject
area, whether in person or by phone or email. The
teacher should be available to answer students’
questions about curriculum, explain assignments, and
provide feedback on student work.

6. ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
 Students should be assessed to ensure mastery
of the content standards. Acceptable
assessments include, but are not limited to, tests,
essays, projects, research papers, presentations,
and exams.
 All courses must have a final exam or a
significant final project.

7. PROCTORING POLICYPROCTORING POLICY
 At least major assessments (i.e., unit
tests, final exams) shall be proctored by a
qualified professional (e.g., a school
teacher, administrator, counselor, or
paraprofessional who fulfills an
instructional role, librarian, or test center
administrator).

8. EVALUATIONEVALUATION
OF STUDENT WORKOF STUDENT WORK
Student work shall be evaluated
by an impartial professional
who has been actively involved
in the student’s learning process.

9. WHO IS AN EXPERT?WHO IS AN EXPERT?
 * A subject expert teacher is defined as an
instructor who has taught in a particular subject
area for at least three years at the high school or
postsecondary level OR has a teaching credential
and a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the
subject area OR has been certified as a
Highly Qualified Teacher under the
Federal No Child Left Behind Act.

10. INDEPENDENT STUDYINDEPENDENT STUDY ::
A SUCCESSFUL STRATEGYA SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY

11. INDEPENDENT STUDY WORKSINDEPENDENT STUDY WORKS
 EFFECTIVE INDEPENDENT STUDYEFFECTIVE INDEPENDENT STUDY
 Individualized Learning PlanIndividualized Learning Plan
 High Expectations for Student AchievementHigh Expectations for Student Achievement
 One-on-One Weekly InstructionOne-on-One Weekly Instruction
 Web SupportWeb Support
 Phone/Text/Email Access to a TeacherPhone/Text/Email Access to a Teacher
 Drop-in for Extra HelpDrop-in for Extra Help
 Weekly Study HallWeekly Study Hall

12. BRIONES SCHOOLBRIONES SCHOOL
U.C. APPROVED COURSE LISTU.C. APPROVED COURSE LIST

13. BRIONESBRIONES
U.C. APPROVED COURSE LISTU.C. APPROVED COURSE LIST
 ““A”A”
 MODERN WORLD PMODERN WORLD P
 U.S. HISTORY PU.S. HISTORY P
 CIVICS PCIVICS P
 ““C”C”
 ALGEBRA 1 PALGEBRA 1 P
 GEOMETRY PGEOMETRY P
 ““G”G”
 ECONOMICS PECONOMICS P

14. HISTORY COURSESHISTORY COURSES
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS

15. HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE (“A”)HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE (“A”)
U.C. REQUISITESU.C. REQUISITES
 All history courses should promote historicalAll history courses should promote historical
understanding and critical thinking and encourageunderstanding and critical thinking and encourage
analysis that requires going beyond the facts.analysis that requires going beyond the facts.
 U.S. HistoryU.S. History
 Course should cover full span of American historyCourse should cover full span of American history
 World History, Culture and Historical GeographyWorld History, Culture and Historical Geography
 Transregional/Transcultural historyTransregional/Transcultural history
 American GovernmentAmerican Government
 Must focus on federal levelMust focus on federal level
 Economics is under the Rubric of Social Studies “G”Economics is under the Rubric of Social Studies “G”

16. BRIONES SCHOOLBRIONES SCHOOL
IMPLEMENTATION OF U.C. APPROVEDIMPLEMENTATION OF U.C. APPROVED
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSESSOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

17. IMPLEMENTING RIGORIMPLEMENTING RIGOR
SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUMSOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
 Course Objectives Articulate State StandardsCourse Objectives Articulate State Standards
 District Approved Standards Based Textbooks are Core MaterialDistrict Approved Standards Based Textbooks are Core Material
 Chapter Tests and Essay Exams are IncludedChapter Tests and Essay Exams are Included
 Assignments are Created for each Era StudiedAssignments are Created for each Era Studied
 Assignments are Embedded into Course OutlineAssignments are Embedded into Course Outline
 Projects, Research Papers, and Film Analysis are AssignedProjects, Research Papers, and Film Analysis are Assigned
 Publisher Websites, such asPublisher Websites, such as www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com are Usedare Used
 Computer Assisted Learning Activities are IncorporatedComputer Assisted Learning Activities are Incorporated

18. Instructional MethodsInstructional Methods
A. Independent Study AssignmentsA. Independent Study Assignments
B. Discussions with TeacherB. Discussions with Teacher
C. Reading in Primary and Secondary SourcesC. Reading in Primary and Secondary Sources
D. Research Projects (written and/or oral)D. Research Projects (written and/or oral)
E. Multimedia -Video, CD and AudioE. Multimedia -Video, CD and Audio
F. Computer Research and PresentationF. Computer Research and Presentation
G. Field TripsG. Field Trips
H. Wall and Desk MapsH. Wall and Desk Maps
I. Oral Presentations at Group Activity NightsI. Oral Presentations at Group Activity Nights
J. Problem Based LearningJ. Problem Based Learning
M. Integrated Curriculum ModelM. Integrated Curriculum Model

19. KEY ASSIGNMENTSKEY ASSIGNMENTS
 Extensive Writing ActivitiesExtensive Writing Activities
 Hands-On ProjectsHands-On Projects
 Research Papers in MLA FormatResearch Papers in MLA Format
 Creative WritingCreative Writing
 Art ProjectsArt Projects
 Oral Presentations using Multi-MediaOral Presentations using Multi-Media
 Assessments within AssignmentsAssessments within Assignments

20. ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
Assessment and Evaluations:Assessment and Evaluations:
A. Tests and QuizzesA. Tests and Quizzes
B. Research Projects and PapersB. Research Projects and Papers
C. Teacher and Student CreatedC. Teacher and Student Created
Materials and ActivitiesMaterials and Activities
D. Computer Assisted AssessmentD. Computer Assisted Assessment

21. MATH COURSESMATH COURSES
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS

22. MATHEMATICS (“C”)MATHEMATICS (“C”)
U.C. REQUISITESU.C. REQUISITES
 Any level of math taken over two years isAny level of math taken over two years is
acceptable, but credit is granted only for one yearacceptable, but credit is granted only for one year
 Honors courses must be at least at the mathHonors courses must be at least at the math
analysis or pre-calculus levelanalysis or pre-calculus level
 UC, CSU and high school faculty are working toUC, CSU and high school faculty are working to
revise and clarify math and science guidelinesrevise and clarify math and science guidelines

23. IMPLEMENTATION OF U.C. APPROVEDIMPLEMENTATION OF U.C. APPROVED
MATH COURSES AT BRIONESMATH COURSES AT BRIONES

24. BRIONESBRIONES
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTINSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
 Math Tutor by AppointmentMath Tutor by Appointment
 Glencoe Web SupportGlencoe Web Support
 Personal TutorPersonal Tutor
 Supplemental ActivitiesSupplemental Activities
 Practice TestsPractice Tests
 Math WorkshopMath Workshop
 Peer TutoringPeer Tutoring

25. IMPLEMENTING RIGORIMPLEMENTING RIGOR
OF MATH CURRICULUMOF MATH CURRICULUM
 Course Objectives Articulate State StandardsCourse Objectives Articulate State Standards
 District Approved Standards Based Textbooks are Core MaterialDistrict Approved Standards Based Textbooks are Core Material
 Frequent Testing and AssessmentFrequent Testing and Assessment
 Assignments have Real World ApplicationsAssignments have Real World Applications
 Assignments are Embedded into Course OutlineAssignments are Embedded into Course Outline
 Multiple Problem Solving Strategies are TaughtMultiple Problem Solving Strategies are Taught
 Projects and Portfolios are RequiredProjects and Portfolios are Required
 Computer Assisted Learning Activities are IncorporatedComputer Assisted Learning Activities are Incorporated

26. Instructional Methods and/or StrategiesInstructional Methods and/or Strategies
A.A. Independent Study AssignmentsIndependent Study Assignments
B.B. Use of Graphing Calculator and Tools ofUse of Graphing Calculator and Tools of
MeasurementMeasurement
C.C. Use of ManipulativesUse of Manipulatives
D.D. Guided and Independent PracticeGuided and Independent Practice
E.E. Computer Assisted InstructionComputer Assisted Instruction
F.F. Real World ApplicationsReal World Applications

27. KEY ASSIGNMENTSKEY ASSIGNMENTS
 Students will Analyze, Interpret, Recall and ApplyStudents will Analyze, Interpret, Recall and Apply
Mathematical Concepts byMathematical Concepts by
 Reading Math and Making ArgumentsReading Math and Making Arguments
 Investigating Real World ProblemsInvestigating Real World Problems
 Solving Multi-Step EquationsSolving Multi-Step Equations
 Graphing Linear FunctionsGraphing Linear Functions
 Creating Models to Demonstrate ConceptsCreating Models to Demonstrate Concepts
 Using Spreadsheets for Statistics and DataUsing Spreadsheets for Statistics and Data
 Creating Models to Demonstrate LearningCreating Models to Demonstrate Learning

28. Assessment Methods and/or ToolsAssessment Methods and/or Tools
A. Quizzes and TestsA. Quizzes and Tests
B. Midterm and Final ExamsB. Midterm and Final Exams
C. Benchmark AssessmentsC. Benchmark Assessments
D. Math Journal/PortfolioD. Math Journal/Portfolio
E. Observation and Informal AssessmentE. Observation and Informal Assessment
F.F. Teacher Evaluation of Independent AssignmentsTeacher Evaluation of Independent Assignments

29. REVIEWREVIEW
 The OverviewThe Overview
 U.C. Course RequisitesU.C. Course Requisites
 Implementation of “A”, “C’, “G” CoursesImplementation of “A”, “C’, “G” Courses
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