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2007-08 Math Committee2007-08 Math Committee
Board of Education Board of Education PresentationPresentation
Tuesday, May 27, 2008Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The ChargeThe Charge
• Review current K-8 programReview current K-8 program
• Generate recommendations to enhance Generate recommendations to enhance opportunities for all studentsopportunities for all students– Curricula Curricula – Programmatic Programmatic
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners learners
• Prepare students to be successful in the most Prepare students to be successful in the most challenging high school math courseschallenging high school math courses
The Math Committee
Four Elementary Teachers Primary – Eileen Gatto
Intermediate – Fran Zimmerman
AIS/Accelerated – Melora Lane
Special Education –Jean-Marie Pagano
Four Secondary Teachers Middle School – Abbey Weiner
High School – Dan Concannon
AIS/Accelerated – Heather Tisman
Special Education – Tina Cascio
Administrators Elementary – Joanne Lonetto
Middle School – Maryann Fletcher
Curriculum – Eileen Hodrinsky
Math Director – Matthew Murphy
Parents Chrissy Rosenvinge
Lauren DeFelice
Kathleen Farrell
K-12 Math K-12 Math Program Program
EvaluationEvaluation
Quantitative Qualitative
Math Grade 8 2007, Hauppauge Compared to Suffolk Region
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Questions are arranged by difficulty for the region, from hardest to easiest
Hauppauge met or outperformed the Region on every question.
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Math Grade 8 2007, Hauppauge Compared to Suffolk Region NOW WE WILL COMPARE TO STUDENTS WHO ONLY PERFORMED AT LEVEL 4
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Level 4 Region HauppaugeQuestions are arranged by difficulty for the region, from hardest to easiest
Hauppauge met or outperformed the Region on every question.
We want to move more students to Mastery.
The Yellow represents all Hauppauge students including levels 1, 2, and 3.
The Blue line represents only the Level 4 students.
Data points are connected with line segments for visual representation only.
Elementary ReviewStrengths State assessment results Accelerated Program
(grades 4 & 5) AIS – gains for many
students Initiation of responsive
scheduling Curriculum aligned to NYS
standards
Areas to be Addressed Gates – entry criteria Enrichment opportunities Instructional materials Daily curriculum calendars Responsive scheduling district-
wide Professional development
Secondary Review
Strengths State assessment
results Communication
among teachers Curriculum aligned
to NYS standards AIS- gains for many
students
Areas to be Addressed Gates – entry criteria Daily curriculum calendars Vertical Articulation Technology resources AIS – scheduling to meet all
students’ needs Professional development % of students enrolled in higher
level HS math courses
Recommendations
Curriculum GuidanceProgrammaticInstructional ResourcesMotivational OpportunitiesProfessional Development
Recommendations: Curriculum Guidance
2007 – 2008 Curriculum Projects
Kindergarten Middle School Algebra Pre- Calculus
Formative Assessment Projects
2008 1. Curriculum Mapping
Vertical articulation K-8 team
Horizontal articulation Concentration on Focal
Points
2. Formative and Bench- mark Assessments
Imbed within curriculum to monitor progress of all students
Recommendations: Programmatic
2007 – 2008 Discussions with other
districts regarding best practices
Subcommittee meetings Reviewed intervention
programs Reviewed enrichment
programs Reviewed research
2008 1. Prepare to offer an Algebra
course for all students in grade 8
2. Revise current AIS plan
3. Explore ways to enhance enrichment opportunities
• Multi-disciplinary projects
• Flexible grouping models
Recommendations: Instructional Resources
2007 – 2008 Began textbook
examination process
Explored technology resources
2008 1. Pilot adaptive
technology resources2. Pilot programs at
elementary level3. Pilot research-based
intervention/enrichment programs
4. Investigate resources for the new Regents courses (Algebra & Geometry)
Recommendations: Motivational Opportunities
2007 – 2008 Math competitions Math fairs Co-curricular clubs
2008 1. Creation of a middle
school math competition team
2. Expand math competition opportunities for all students
3. Imbed real world, project based learning opportunities into the curriculum
4. Creation of a math Honor Society at the high school
5. Plan family math activity nights at the elementary level
Recommendations: Professional Development
2007 – 2008 Workshops/Conferences
Content Pedagogy Technology
Meetings Using data to inform
instruction Vertical articulation
discussions
2008 1. Workshops/Conferences
1. Content 2. Pedagogy3. Technology4. Differentiated
instructional strategies
2. Meetings1. Curriculum
development
National Math Panel• President Bush convened a National
Math Panel because of the concerns about the performance of students in the U.S.A.
March 13, 2008 - Final Report• The Hauppauge Math Committee’s
recommendations, which were generated prior to the Math Panel’s Report, align with the report’s recommendations.
Comparison of Recommendations
Hauppauge1. Curricular Recommendations
Vertical articulation
2. Curriculum Recommendations formative assessments
3. Programmatic Recommendation Algebra course for all in grade 8
4. Instructional Resource Recommendations Pilot research based programs
National Math Panel1. Streamline the mathematics
curriculum in grades PreK-8
2. Formative assessment enhances mathematics achievement
3. Prepare more students to enroll in Algebra by grade 8
4. U. S. mathematics textbooks are far too long -- often 700-1000 pages. Teachers need to know the content.
Comparison of Recommendations
Hauppauge5. Instructional Resource Recommendations
Pilot adaptive and presentation technology resources
6. Motivational Opportunity Recommendations
Expand the opportunities for more students
7. Professional Development Recommendations Workshops, conferences and coaching on pedagogy
8. Professional Development RecommendationsWorkshops, conferences and coaching on content
National Math Panel5. Use of technology shows promise in
the math classroom
6. Children’s goals and beliefs about learning are related to their mathematics performance
7. Research shows there are effective practices to help all students succeed
8. Teachers need to know the content
Math Now Grant Professional Development
Partnership with the Educational Development Center
Math coaches Curriculum Changes
Vertical and horizontal alignment Resources to Support our Efforts
Textbook/program adoption Technology resources
VISION SKILLS INCENTIVE RESOURCE ACTION = CHANGE
SKILLS INCENTIVE RESOURCE ACTION = CONFUSION
VISION INCENTIVE RESOURCE ACTION = ANXIETY
VISION SKILLS RESOURCE ACTION = RESISTANCE
VISION SKILLS INCENTIVE ACTION = FRUSTRATION
VISION SKILLS INCENTIVE RESOURCE = TREADMILL
How will we make the change?