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Paula Haney Director of Secondary Mathematics Kristen San Juan

Changing Opportunities and Changing Lives by Moving MathForward Richardson Independent School District Richardson, TX. Paula Haney Director of Secondary Mathematics Kristen San Juan MathForward Implementation Specialist. In session we will cover:. Results Genesis of TI MathForward™

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Paula Haney Director of Secondary Mathematics Kristen San Juan

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  1. Changing Opportunities and Changing Lives by Moving MathForwardRichardson Independent School DistrictRichardson, TX Paula Haney Director of Secondary Mathematics Kristen San Juan MathForward Implementation Specialist

  2. In session we will cover: • Results • Genesis of TI MathForward™ • Components • Lessons Learned

  3. RISD Ethnic Distribution

  4. 46% 33% 2006 2007 2006: 33% of 7 & 8 grade MathForward studentswho previously failed the state test reached proficiency 2007: 46%of students who failed reached proficiency – a 13% gain over last year 49% 2008

  5. RISD Challenges • Declining scores in middle grades • Achievement gaps • Prepare the students for the rigors of high school mathematics and beyond

  6. Genesis of RISD Initiative Richardson ISD had big goals to: • Improve mathematics achievement • Address declining scores in middle grades • Close the achievement gap – our majority students remained steady or improved while our minority students were declining Richardson ISD and TI agreed this new program needed to be scaleable and replicable for the benefit of RISD as well other districts around the nation.

  7. Development of TI MathForward™ We began by analyzing and creating plans to build MathForward by: • Reviewing professional development and curriculum audits • Reviewing research • Creating an advisory board of experts • Testing the eight components

  8. What is TI MathForward™? • Is a proven research-based* program to help students succeed in mathematics • Creates basis for sustained success over the long term • Is unique – acceleration, not remediation – all students’ scores increase *See education.ti.com/mathforwardresearch 8

  9. The Eight Components of TI MathForward™ Comprehensive approach based on eight research-based* components • Increased Instructional Time • Enhanced Teacher Content Knowledge • Common Aligned Assessments • Common Planning Times • Coaching & Professional Development • Technology to Motivate Students • Curriculum Integration • Administrator / Parental Support *See education.ti.com/mathforwardresearch 9

  10. 1. Increased Instructional Time • Daily 100-minute “Power Block” classes • 10 min warm-up • 60 min district lesson • 30 min problem solving • Helps students build strong conceptual understanding of mathematics • Allows for application of concepts and connections to previous knowledge

  11. 2. Increased Teacher Content Knowledge Improve teaching effectiveness and instructional strategies with: • On-line mathematics content courses • Coaching and training on what the mathematics looks like at grade level

  12. 3. Common, Aligned, Assessments • Data-driven instruction enables teachers to adjust teaching immediately • Formative and summative assessments gauges student understanding • Benchmarks and diagnostics aligned to state standards

  13. 4. Common Planning Times • Program requires a minimum of three hours per week • Collaboration critical to ensure a consistent approach to the program

  14. 5. Coaching & Professional Development • In-classroom coaching includes the following: • Modeling lessons • Co-teaching activities • Classroom observations and reflections • Professional development enhances understanding of the technology and content

  15. 6. Use of technology to motivate students Used daily to enhance instruction, assess understanding and provide immediate feedbackAddresses a variety of learning styles

  16. 7. Curriculum Integration • Incorporates and extends existing district curriculum • Aligns curriculum with state standards • Provides rigorous activities that promote high expectations for all students

  17. 8. Administrator / Parental Support • Administrators collaborate with TI Implementation Specialists to ensure successful implementation • Strategies provided to foster parent involvement

  18. RISD Components for Success School Investments: • Personnel • Substitutes and/or stipends for training days • Block scheduling • Common planning times • Implementation specialist • TI Classroom Technology • TI-Navigator™ Classroom • Learning System • TI graphing calculators

  19. Standard Timeline Initial coaching to establish common planning time goals and curriculum integration In-class coaching, technology training, benchmark assessments, ongoing online mathematician In-class coaching, advanced technology training, creating activities. Lesson-content integration Program begins with professional development 2-4 weeks before school starts

  20. Results for Phase I • The Lake Highlands Junior High pilot intervention successfully increased mathematics achievement and decreased the achievement gap among at-risk students who participated in the program. • One-third (33 percent) of students who participated in the intervention and had failed the 2005 TAKS mathematics exam successfully passed the 2006 TAKS test. • Teacher observations: • Better understanding • Better class discussions • Better participation • Better motivation

  21. Results from Phase II • Expansion from one to five junior highs and one freshman center • For 7th and 8th grade, an overall 46% state test pass rate for students who did not pass the state test last year. Up 13% from the previous year. • The pilot Algebra I project had a passing rate of 57% for students who failed the state test in 2006. • The intervention contributed to RISD keeping the rating of recognized under the Texas accountability rating system for a second year in a row.

  22. RISD Phase III Results MathForward is now in all RISD secondary schools • 7th and 8th grade classes in all junior highs - 8 • Algebra I in all high schools – 4 • Out of 1200 students in the program 49% of the students passed the TAKS

  23. Beyond State Assessments • Key Factors • Professional development on content, pedagogy and effectiveness • Real-time feedback to help design and/or modify lessons • Teachers reported fewer behavioral problems; students spent more time working through problems, and were able to realize corrections more quickly • Administrative support

  24. Most Rewarding Outcomes • Students have confidence in their ability to master mathematics • Our hope is that this results in greater academic achievement, better preparation for college, work and life

  25. Lessons Learned Scalability • Expand within districts and geographically under conditions that have made program a success Sustainability • Build internal sustainability within education staff Completeness • 8 Components lead to coherent program that lead to success Learning • Research continues to guide the direction

  26. Contact Information • Paula Haney – • Director of Secondary Mathematics, Richardson ISD • Email: paula.haney@risd.org • Kristen San Juan – • MathForward Implementation Specialist, Richardson ISD • Email: kristen.sanjuan@risd.org • Texas Instruments – • Email: mathforward@ti.com • Website: timathforward.com and complete a contact form

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