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Reflections upon the state of Mathematics Education in our fair state of Washington.

Reflections upon the state of Mathematics Education in our fair state of Washington. Disclaimer: Any resemblance by this session’s speakers to persons who actually clearly understand where we are and where we’re going is purely coincidental. . Presented by: Erik Wolfrum , NEWESD

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Reflections upon the state of Mathematics Education in our fair state of Washington.

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  1. Reflections upon the state of Mathematics Education in our fair state of Washington. Disclaimer: Any resemblance by this session’s speakers to persons who actually clearly understand where we are and where we’re going is purely coincidental. Presented by: Erik Wolfrum, NEWESD Jim Brady, SFCC Dr. Ron Dalla, EWU

  2. The Wild, Wild World of K-12. Note: There will be a test.

  3. High School MathematicsCredits Requirements for Class of 2013and Beyond

  4. Class of 2013 Math Graduation CREDIT Requirements • The first two mathematics credits required under this section must include the following mathematics courses: • Algebra 1/Integrated Mathematics I • Geometry/Integrated Mathematics II • OR… Earn credits in the relevant career and technical education (CTE)-equivalent courses • AND…

  5. Student Choices… • Algebra 2/Integrated Mathematics III • Physics • Students may also earn mathematics credits in the relevant career and technical education, or CTE, equivalent courses • A course to enrich and build upon the experiences of algebra/integrated math I and geometry/integrated math II • Examples may include, but are not limited to: statistics, discrete math, linear algebra and mathematical modeling • A third mathematics credit elected per the student’s educational and career goals as expressed in the High School and Beyond Plan • If students have a clearly defined career path, they will have the opportunity to substitute another high school math course for algebra 2/Integrated III, but must obtain parent/guardian and high school approval

  6. End-of-Course Testsin MathematicsSpring 2011 Administration

  7. End-of-Course Exam Logistics • Must be given within the district’s last 3 weeks of school; test schedules set by district assessment coordinator • Materials delivered in-district two weeks prior to the district’s 3-week test window • Choose one of two delivery dates • EOC booklets will be packaged by classroom, Makeup 1 and 2 packaged by school or other group assigned by district assessment coordinator • EOC booklets will be pre-ID’d • One single booklet per exam (algebra 1, integrated I, geometry, integrated II, EOC Makeup 1, EOC Makeup 2)

  8. Meeting Graduation Requirements with “Makeup” Tests • OSPI is developing two makeup exams: • EOC Makeup (Year 1), aligned to first-year PEs that are common to algebra 1 and integrated math 1 • EOC Makeup (Year 2), aligned to second-year PEs that are common to geometry and integrated math II • The EOC Makeup 1 and 2 tests … • Will be shorter than the EOCs (no pilot items, no “off diagonal” items) • Will be taken in a singleHSPE-like setting • Can be used in 2011 by students who have passed an EOC course before the EOCs were available

  9. What Will the Tests Look Like? • EOCs must assess what is common to: Algebra 1/Integrated Math I and to Geometry/Integrated Math II • Performance Expectations (PEs) required for graduation are the overlapof algebra 1 with integrated math 1 and of geometry with integrated math II

  10. What Will the Tests Look Like? (cont.) • EOCs must also have subtests of standards unique to Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2 • Unique standards are the “off-diagonal” standards • Subteststrength/weakness scores will be reported at the student, teacher, school, district and state levels

  11. What Will the Tests Look Like? (cont.) FIRST-YEAR MATH TESTS Integrated Math 1 test Algebra 1 test SECOND-YEAR MATH TESTS Integrated Math II test Geometry test

  12. Can I See Which P.E.’s are on Which Test? • “Crosswalk” documents are posted at:www.k12.wa.us/Mathematics/Crosswalks.aspx

  13. Math Graduation RequirementsClasses of 2011 & 2012AND… Classes of 2013 and beyond

  14. Math Graduation Requirement: Classes of 2011 and 2012 Under current rules, students in the classes of 2011 and 2012 can meet the math graduation requirement by: • Having already passed either the WASL or HSPE Math tests • Earning two credits of math after 10th grade* • Must increase math proficiency • Courses must meet/exceed 9th and 10th grade math standards • Passing an EOC or EOC Makeup 1 or 2 • Important: Results not available until August • Passing a HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam • Important: This option has not been funded • Meeting comparison scores on the SAT, ACT and AP exams • Six SAT/ACT testing opportunities before June • GPA Comparison * Option not available for the Class of 2013 and beyond

  15. Math Graduation Requirement: Classes of 2013 and Beyond Under current rules, students in the classes of 2013 and beyond can meet the math graduation requirement by: • Passing two End-of-Course exams in algebra 1 and geometry, or integrated math equivalents • Passing EOC Makeups 1 and/or 2 • Passing a HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam for Class of 2013 and 2014 (This option has not been funded) • Meeting comparison scores on the SAT, ACT or AP exams • Scores won’t be set until 2011-12 school year • Passing a math Collection of Evidence • Not currently funded and not available until the 2011-12 school year • GPA Comparison

  16. What are the Approved Alternatives for the Class of 2013? • When can students access the alternative options? • Class of 2013 and beyond can use an approved alternative after attempting both the Year 1 and the Year 2 EOC exams. • What alternatives will be available? • HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam for c/o 2013 & 2014 (not yet funded) • Course grades equivalency (GPA Comparison) • SAT/ACT/AP alternative (scores not yet set by State Board) • Collection of Evidence (design not yet approved by State Board) • Options for students with IEPs (being defined; similar to current options, consistent with relevant regulations and RCWs) • What about two math credits after 10th grade option? • This option expires with the Class of 2012.

  17. What About Students With IEPs? • How do students in special education programs meet math graduation and other course requirements? • For the Classes of 2013 and beyond, eligible students must earn either a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA), as one of the requirements for earning a high school diploma. • To earn a CAA, an eligible student takes all required course work and earns a proficient score for math EOC’s, required science (EOC), and HSPE in reading and writing. • To be eligible for a CIA, IEP teams for students with significant cognitive disabilities may determine that it is appropriate for a student to take the state alternate assessment using the WAAS-Portfolio.

  18. The Not-Quite-as-Wild World of Community and Technical Colleges (CTCs). Coming soon to a sitcom near you.

  19. What we do. • Basic Skills – Adult Basic Ed, ESL, High School Equivalency. • Pre-College – Preparation for College Work; Developmental English and Mathematics. • Workforce – Preparation for employment. • Academic – Preparation for transfer to a 4-year institution.

  20. CTCs have two basic kinds of degrees. Professional/Technical. • Geared toward employment. • They do have a Math Requirement, but the standard is based upon the program. Academic. • Intended for transfer to a 4-year institution. More than half (53 percent) of people receiving a 4-year degree from a public Washington college in 2006 were transfer students. • 7278 community and technical college transfers • 2799 “other” transfers

  21. Community Colleges, Transfer and Math • Two fundamental questions: • How do we meet the 4-year admission requirement? • How do we meet the graduation requirement of the 4-year degree?

  22. The Admission Requirement • The short answer is …Intermediate Algebra. • What is it? • No one’s really sure, but the historical standard is based on readiness for pre-calculus.

  23. The Graduation Requirement • Community College students generally meet the 4-year Math/QSR requirement in one of two ways: • Take a course that transfers as meeting the requirement at the 4-year destination. • Complete a degree that meets the DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) requirements.

  24. Math-in-the-DTA In recent years, there have been efforts to make developmental math a more intentional preparation for college level coursework, which led to questions about whether the emerging curriculums met the Intermediate Algebra standard. The CTCs put forth a proposal to remove the language in the transfer agreement referring to Intermediate Algebra, allowing the 2 year schools to revise developmental Math curriculum.

  25. Math-in-the-DTA The baccalaureate schools said “sure”, but in return promise us that every student will take a college level MATH course (the DTA allows symbolic logic, business statistics, computer programming). After some sharing out, two major problems emerged. • MATH only caused concerns at 2 year schools. • Some 4-year school(s) insisted that the MATH course have a traditional Intermediate Algebra prerequisite. The conversation continues…

  26. The MPT-G • The MPT (Math Placement Test) series are the placement tests given by UW, WSU, EWU, CWU and WWU. The MPT-I was for placement into first-year College Math courses. The MPT-A was for placement into Calculus. • The state legislature mandated the creation of the MPT-G. The MPT-G has a common cut score for every public postsecondary institution in the state, and was fully implemented in Fall 2010. The MPT-G was designed to be a little less algebraic than traditional placement tests.

  27. The Good News • The test is currently being offered by UW, WSU, EWU, CWU, WWU and SFCC. • A student can take the test while in high school and pass before graduation. • Every public postsecondary institution must give a student with a passing mark access to a college level MATH course.

  28. The Challenges • The intent of the legislation was to give high school students the opportunity to take the MPT-G prior to graduation. However, there was no funding. • Many of the CTCs may not be aware that they are required to honor the MPT-G and the common cut score. • Passing the MPT-G is probably not equivalent to the 4-year admission standard.

  29. Public 4-year institutions. UW, WSU, EWU, CWU, WWU and The Evergreen State College

  30. Public Baccalaureate Institutions • Minimum College Admissions Standards • SAT or ACT • Minimum GPA – 2.0/4.0 • Comprehensive Review • Admissions Index • College Academic Admissions Standards (CADRs)

  31. Public Baccalaureate Institutions • CADRs for Mathematics – In place for spring 2012 graduates • Three credits – Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II and III • Senior year math-based quantitative course • Intent is for students to take meaningful math in the senior year

  32. Public Baccalaureate Institutions • Comparing Course Requirements for • High School Graduation • College Admission • NCAA Eligibility

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