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Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics at FHDA

This presentation discusses the achievement gap in mathematics at FHDA and strategies to close the gap. It highlights the economic opportunities associated with mathematics education and the challenges faced in achieving equity. The presentation also presents research findings and lessons learned at FHDA.

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Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics at FHDA

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  1. Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics at FHDA Presentation to the FHDA Board of Trustees November 6, 2006

  2. Participants • Nicole Gray • Andrew LaManque • Anne Leskinen • Diane Mathios • Judy Miner • Peter Murray • Rose Myers • Greg Stoup Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  3. Definition of the Gap • Success rates by ethnicity in mathematics vary by more than 20 percentage points. • Latino, Filipino, and African American students are underrepresented in collegiate mathematics. Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  4. Why it Matters • 1,116 doctorates were awarded by U.S. mathematics departments in 2004-5, 434 of them went to US Citizens: 1 was American Indian, 21 were Asian, 14 were black, 12 were Hispanic, and 3 were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders. • Chronicle of Higher Education, Volume 53, Issue 6, Page B12. • More than 11% of all U.S. citizens awarded doctorates in 1995–99 had attended 2-year colleges, for Latinos the rate was 16%. • http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf06319/figures/fig04-04.htm Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  5. Silicon Valley Profile: The Economic Opportunities attributed to increasing levels of Mathematics Education Average Silicon Valley Unemployment Rate over last decade Median Silicon Valley Earnings in 2005* 0.2% Math Ph.D. $140,500 MA Degree in Math 0.8% $111,100 2.2% BA Degree in Math $91,800 3.7% AA Degree in Math $66,900 Some college,no degree 4.5% $46,100 High-schooldiploma 5.0% $35,900 Less than a high-school diploma 8.5% $29,700 * Earnings figures are estimated from occupational surveys and include wages, benefits & bonuses. Note: Silicon Valley is defined as a combination of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Data Sources: Current Population Survey (2006), Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau.; National Science Foundation Survey. High Tech Occupation Survey, SEI Consulting Inc. Analysis by: Foothill College, Institutional Research. Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  6. Enrollment by Ethnicity Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  7. Success by Ethnicity Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  8. Overview of Causes • Preparation • 41% of Silicon Valley 10th and 11th grade Asian students were enrolled in intermediate algebra, compared with 23% for Latinos. Silicon Valley Joint Ventures, 2006. • Socio-economic • Differences in family characteristics (parental education, parental English language ability, and family income) explain most of the lower educational attainment of Mexican Americans. “Educational Progress Across Immigrant Generations in California”, Public Policy Institute of California, Deborah Reed, 2005. • Math anxiety • Of 505 De Anza pre-collegiate math students surveyed, 387 or 77% scored below the 50th percentile on a national Math Confidence index. CSI, Noel Levitz, Fall 2006. • Lack of applied mathematics experience • Stereotypes Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  9. Challenges • Large gaps over many years • Scalability of best practices • Student self-esteem • Life complexities • National concern Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  10. Colleges’ Responses • Student options • Instruction/Student Services partnerships • Learning communities • Increased time on task • Curriculum redesign • Pedagogy training Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  11. Considerations • K-12 and FHDA faculty partnerships: • Early assessment • High school articulation • Intergenerational strategies • Bilingual support • Themed sections • Applied experiences • Mentoring • Technology supported strategies • Regional conferences Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  12. Questions …and answers! Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  13. Research at FHDA De Anza EnableMath/Noel Levitz Pilot Results http://www.research.fhda.edu/researchreports/file_library/De%20Anza%20Developmental%20Math%20Pilot%20v3.pdf De Anza MPS Program Results http://www.research.fhda.edu/researchreports/file_library/Results%20from%20De%20Anza%20MPS%20Program.ppt Lessons Learned from FHDA Basic Skills Research http://fhdafiles.fhda.edu/downloads/aboutfhda/IRPBasicSkills.ppt Foothill Basic Skills – Selected Findings http://www.research.fhda.edu/researchreports/file_library/Opening%20Day%202004%20v5%20-%20final.ppt Math Completed by De Anza Graduates http://www.research.fhda.edu/researchreports/file_library/math%20degree%20requirment.pdf Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

  14. Acknowledgements • Lydia Hearn • Rob Johnstone • Paul Starer Closing the Gap in Math, 11-06-06

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