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A Differentiated Approach to Building a Culture of College Readiness

A Differentiated Approach to Building a Culture of College Readiness. 2013 Southwest Regional Forum College Board Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Our Focus… “High achievement for all students”. http://animoto.com/play/vyx0cHav21SsojQkQBymCQ # WE ARE READY. About C-FB:

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A Differentiated Approach to Building a Culture of College Readiness

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  1. A Differentiated Approach to Building a Culture of College Readiness 2013 Southwest Regional Forum College Board Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  2. Our Focus… “High achievement for all students” http://animoto.com/play/vyx0cHav21SsojQkQBymCQ# WE ARE READY

  3. About C-FB: • 26,000 students; 53 square miles • Dallas Metroplex • Location…location…location • 6 cities • Campuses • 5 High Schools • 6 Middle Schools • 24 Elementary • Demographics: • 63% low SES • Minority-majority http://cfbportal.schoolwires.net/Page/839

  4. College Board Partnership Advanced Academic Services • Advanced Placement • 30 courses: 1,551 test-takers and 2,672 exams (May 2012) • Pre-AP: 6th – 10th grade • SAT …PSAT…ReadiStep • Resources: • Prep classes • Online curriculum • AP Potential • Students: • ReadiStep– all 8thgraders • PSAT – 9th, 10th, 11th

  5. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE PATHWAY Continuously increasing student achievement College & Careers 12th Grades: SAT/ACT 11th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT Revolution Prep 10th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT AP Study Sessions 9th Grade: ACT Explore & PSAT (G/T students) SAT Summer Prep PSAT Study Sessions High School PSAT Lessons on COL 8th Grade: ReadiStep ReadiStep Lessons on COL 7th Grade: Duke TIP Students SAT/ACT Prep Sessions 6th Grade: Pre-AP/IB Classes Middle School 5th Grade: Pre-AP Potential 2012/pp

  6. Why use the Psat for Checkpoints? • All students take the PSAT in 10th and 11th • It’s valid, reliable and tested • College readiness component • Same skills as STAAR • Built into curriculum – know test format/skills • Pre-assess (key skills this year focused on vocabulary in context, author’s purpose, tone, comparing passages, editing) • Hallmark of differentiation – one size doesn’t fit all but at the same time all students should have access to the opportunity of instruction at high level

  7. ELA Checkpoints – embed skills throughout the year, across all grades & levels

  8. STAAR v.PSAT(show differences in ? format…but same skill)

  9. Labeling TEKS &PSAT Level – use the college board’s alignment to state standards as a starting point

  10. Multiple Methods - Math • New standards • More than one way to answer as well as ask a question • Language of question • Rigor • Example of STAAR question vs. PSAT/SAT (concept or skill)

  11. Math Examples – show specific examples to teachers first then have them share with students f(x) = x + 3 g(x) = x – 2 The functions f and g above are defined for all values of x. In the xy-plane, what is the y-coordinate of the point of intersection of the graphs of f and g? What is the x-coordinate of the solution to the system ?

  12. Math Examples (once again the discussions should focus on what is skill-based & not drill/kill) • Determine the graph for the given system of equations. A) B) C) D)

  13. Math Examples Michael has $7.35 made up of quarters and dimes. The number of dimes is 14 more than the number of quarters. Show the table that you would use to answer the question “How many quarters and dimes does Michael have?” and then answer the question. Solve for w: 35 – w = 29 a. -6 b. 7 c. 5 d. 6 How do you solve this problem? As an equation? or Basic number sense by phrasing it to students as “35 minus what = 29)??

  14. Using the data to make a difference • The mission given to our team was to go beyond looking at the scores. We had to ask… • “What observations can be made looking at this data? • Measure it • Have a conversation • Develop a plan

  15. Know Your Basic Resources: SOAS – select agrade & one area to improve P. Parker, 2011

  16. Streamline the access to information across content areas Once the SOAS are available click the tab titled “Test Questions” and save as a pdf. Next, don’t forget to include social studies, science, and foreign lang. department chairs in the discussions – request that they each have students answer 2-4 questions within the students’ practice test included in their free PSAT/NMSQT guide. Post-War US – Consumerism - Ct of Appeals - Renaissance Quarks…NASA…Descartes…Genetics…Marine Biology

  17. Share the data by district & campus – have the content area instructional team leaders or specialists collect this information in advance of sharing with teachers…show everyone’s celebrations & struggles…it adds value to the conversations as to what is working where

  18. SHARE DATA ACROSS DISTRICT, GRADE, CAMPUS - show everyone’s celebrations & struggles…it adds value to the conversations as to what is working where • College Bound Juniors in TX • College Bound Sophomores in TX SOAS Data • First Tab – District 11th grade • Second Tab – District 10th grade • Third Tab – District 9th grade • Next tabs data by their own campus (or separate folder in same order) • In the back add CD with this year & last year’s data • Copy of Understanding PSAT?NMSQT • College Ready Kids on the Bubble Summary (by individual campus)

  19. Connect with College Readiness Advocates • Administrators • Let’s talk about 50% rule… • What about these kids on the bubble? Have all campus administrators & content area directors know exactly how these scores are calculated…(use Score Conversion Table) – for 10th & 11th definition of COLLEGE READY Use data file to identify students above composite as well as those who would be if they only answered 1 or 2 more questions correctly in each section.

  20. Connect with College Readiness Advocates • Administrators • Let’s talk about 50% rule… • What about these kids on the bubble? • Parents & Students • Keep them in the loop = 1 page handouts • Keep them connected = 2-3 minute videos

  21. Connect with College Readiness Advocates • Administrators • Let’s talk about 50% rule… • What about these kids on the bubble? • Parents & Students • Keep them in the loop • Keep them connected 3. Counselors • College Credit Connection • Accessed at http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp • PowerPoints for Classes • Based on College Board’s brochures • Business Cards for Kids • So they know the test date & campus ID Find Your College

  22. INFLUENCING AGENTS & GREAT P.D. READS

  23. Gerry Charlebois, Executive Director, Advanced Academic Services charleboisg@cfbisd.edu Erica Ysbrand, Director of High School ELA & World Languages ysbrande@cfbisd.edu Trista Anderson, High School ELA Instructional Specialist ansdersont@cfbisd.edu Tanya Garvey, Director of High School Math garveyt@cfbisd.edu Patty Parker, Coordinator of State Testing (formerly AAS Specialist) parkerp@cfbisd.edu

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