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ECE–12 Mathematics Promising Practices in Denver Public Schools

ECE–12 Mathematics Promising Practices in Denver Public Schools. Cathy Martin, Ph.D. Director of Mathematics and Science. 2005-2006: The Denver Plan. Mathematics Advisory Workgroup Review of DPS Mathematics Curricula Design of Instructional Planning Guides

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ECE–12 Mathematics Promising Practices in Denver Public Schools

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  1. ECE–12 Mathematics Promising Practices in Denver Public Schools Cathy Martin, Ph.D. Director of Mathematics and Science

  2. 2005-2006: The Denver Plan • Mathematics Advisory Workgroup • Review of DPS Mathematics Curricula • Design of Instructional Planning Guides • Organization and selection of materials for double period of mathematics (Grades 6-9) • Re-design of second-year Algebra Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  3. 2005-2006: The Denver Plan • Creation of after-school tutoring program: DPS Success • Development of Benchmark Assessments • Adoption of new graduation requirements Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  4. 2005-2006: Student Achievement Increase on State Assessment • Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced increased on six of the eight grade-level tests • DPS met or exceeded state gains in seven out of the eight tests Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  5. Fall 2006 • Roll-out of Instructional Planning Guides (ECE-10) • Transition to CMP2 Algebra units • Implementation of double period of mathematics with materials aligned to core curriculum • Administration of Benchmark Assessments with collaborative scoring conferences Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  6. Fall 2006 • District reorganization into Instructional Support Teams with Math/Science Staff Developers • Selection of building-level Math/Science Facilitators (Coaches) • Expansion of DPS Success • Field test re-designed second-year Algebra course Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  7. Spring 2007—Fall 2007 • Creation of common end-of-course assessments (courses required for graduation) • Preparation for district Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation • Design of a probability and statistics course Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  8. Spring 2007—Fall 2007 • Expansion of standards-based mathematics programs for multi-intensive classrooms • Creation of Professional Development Leadership Cadre Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

  9. Continued Partnerships • SCALE • Urban Mathematics Leadership Network • Teacher Quality Enhancement • Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics • Colorado Mathematics Leaders • Colorado Metro Math Intervention Team Denver Public Schools – Promising Practices

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