Laying The Foundation®

Laying the Foundation offers comprehensive Pre-AP* training packages with the goal of providing concrete strategies and models for teaching skills in order to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement* courses and success in college.

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Teachers' Guides for Pre-AP* Math

Created in 2003 by master teachers, the guides are designed to teach students the skills they need in grades 6-11 in order to pass AP* Calculus and Statistics exams. 

Each guide is designed to help the teacher connect what is currently being taught in mathematics classes to the skills, concepts, and assessment strategies that will increase student success in AP mathematics classes and other advanced coursework. In addition, the guides are aligned to the TEKS to increase TAKS scores.

Districts across Texas are using the guides as the basic tools for their Math Vertical Teams.

The guides include the following:

  • Sample concept development charts for grades 6-11
  • Sample lessons
  • Vertical Team activities 
  • Sample Assessments

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Middle Grades Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus
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