Algebra I Online: A Step in a Positive Direction

2. Algebra I Online: A Step in a Positive Direction

3. Louisiana Virtual School …learning online • Students meet • Graduation requirements • College admission requirements • TOPS requirements • High quality curriculum and teachers • Flexible learning … anywhere, anytime

4. LVS Curriculum • All courses have been developed by Louisiana teachers and aligned to to the state benchmarks, content standards, and Grade-Level Expectations by Louisiana Educators

5. LVS Provides… • Courses taught by qualified instructors • Free tuition • Textbooks and other course materials on loan • Recommended letter grades to districts. Note: LVS is not a credit-awarding institution

6. Algebra I Online Project Goals • Provide students with • Certified and qualified Algebra instructor • High quality Algebra I curriculum • Provide uncertified classroom teacherwith • Opportunities to extend his/her understanding and skills to teach Algebra I • Support needed to facilitate the in-class algebra learning experiences of the students • Professional development opportunities that will support his/her efforts toward math certification

7. Algebra I Course Online with Face-to-Face Component • Students • One classroom with a teacher • In-Class Teachers • Pursuing Math Certification OR • Desiring student access to high quality curriculum and technology • Online Instructors • Secondary Math Certified • Mentor to In-class Teacher

8. Identifying a Successful Online Student Learning and Communications Skills • Ability to learn independently • Effective written communication skills • Excellent reading comprehension skills • Willingness to seek advice and clarify problems or questions

9. Identifying a Successful Online Student Time Management Skills • Self-motivation and discipline • Efficient time management skills • Advance planning strategies for self-paced activities • Ability to prioritize tasks

10. Identifying a Successful Online Student Technical Skills • Computer literacy • Word processing and Internet skills • Willingness to take some risk and try new things • Ability to log on at least once a day • Willingness to spend long periods of time at a computer

11. Benefits to Students • Carnegie Unit • Anytime, Anywhere Learning • High-Quality, Technology-Rich • Graphing Calculator and CBL • Digital Tablet and Pen • Activity Labs for Data Analysis • Electronic text and materials • E-mail

12. In-class Teacher • Onsite classroom teacher committed • to the project • Communicates regularly with Online Instructor • Attends 4 Professional Development • Workshops and 2-Day Summer Orientation • Monitors students’ grades and progress

13. Benefits to Classroom Teachers • Ongoing Professional Development • (Online and Face-to-Face) • Building of skills and understanding • of Algebra I pedagogy • Provision of a math certified mentor

14. LCET & Algebra I • Coordination • Curriculum • Technology • Training • Administration

15. District Provisions • Technical infrastructure • District email addresses • Name@District.com • Multimedia Computer for each student • Identification of in-class teacher

16. Course Materials • Online Curriculum: LA Writing Team • Text: Key Curriculum’s Discovering Algebra • TI-84 Silver Plus Graphing Calculator • Calculator-Based Lab (CBL) and Probes • Graphire digital tablet * All at No Cost to District

17. Algebra I Online Course • Aligned to Standards/Benchmarks/GLE’s • Emphasis on Conceptual Processes • Technology Rich • Activity Labs • Data Analysis • Developed by Louisiana Math Teachers

18. Lesson Enhancements • Interactive Activities • Animations • Tutorials • Immediate Feedback • Interactive Math Editor • Exploratory Activities • Real-World Applications

19. Outcomes Students Teachers

20. Algebra I Online2004-05 Evaluation What do the evaluation results show about student achievement?

21. Online Students’ 2004-05 LEAP 21 Test Results

22. 2004-05 District Results

23. More ResultsOne SchoolClasses: 3 Online/3 ControlTeachers: Same TeacherStudent Ability: AverageTest: Iowa

24. Longitudinal Study Class: Average ability Teacher: Same both years Grade 9: Algebra I Online Grade 10: Geometry Online Test: 2005-06 GEE-21

25. Evaluators’ Comments • Students in the Louisiana Online Algebra I course show, on average, at least as much or somewhat more achievement gain than students in the comparison classrooms. • The frequency with which the in-class teacher worked with small groups of students and observed individual student work related positively to student achievement. • Those teacher teams (online/classroom) that communicated frequently to collaboratively plan assignments showed larger achievement gains among their students.

26. Partnership of 2 Instructors • Roles and Responsibilities • Communication • Advantages for Students • Advantages for Teachers

27. Participation Process • (Q) Who is eligible? • (A) Districts with • Algebra I classes taught by an uncertified teacher • Or • A desire for pedagogy training and mentoring to • build capacity for strong mathematics instruction • (Q) How can I participate? • (A) Submit an application

28. Application Timeline

29. Contact Information Teachers Dawn Pruyn Algebra I Online Instructor dpruyn02@cox.net Linda Smith Algebra I Classroom Teacher Plaquemine High School smithl@ipsb.net

30. Additional Information LCET Dianne Gauthier Algebra I Project Coordinator Dianne.Gauthier@la.gov Ken Bradford LVS Program Coordinator Ken.Bradford@La.Gov