Mathematics and Science Education Conference

1. Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education East Tennessee State University Centre at Millennium Park Improving Achievement in Mathematics, Science and Career/Technical Studies: What? How? Level? Betty Harbin betty.harbin@sreb.org May 31-June 1, 2007 Mathematics and Science Education Conference

2. Taking Stock of Where We Are and Where We Need to Go: Expanding STEM Participation and Examining Workforce Issues Keep in mind-

3. Hundred Years of Mathematics Teacher, Special Issue from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), reports that as of 2005 nearly all states have established content standards in mathematics, more than one-half of the states require at least three years of mathematics, three out of four of all high school graduates now complete Algebra 2 or an equivalent, and the mathematical performance of students ages eight to 12 has steadily improved. Good News!

4. The not-so-good news: Eighty percent of middle graders report “they would rather clean their rooms or go to the dentist than do their math homework” reports Jay Fitzgerald in “U.S. Kids Say Math Doesn’t Count.” Not so good news!

5. Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) - 1999 • US seniors-50 points below in math • US eighth graders-outperformed by: • Five Asian countries: Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Korea and Singapore • Four European countries: Belgium-Flemish, Estonia, Hungary and the Netherlands

6. America's first (1987) interstate compact for education Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization 16 member states/ school sites in 27 Organization and Funding Board governor of each member state four gubernatorial appointees, one state legislator and one educator Funding Appropriations from its member states Funds from foundations and state and federal agencies About SREB

7. Academic core (CP, C/T and Concentration) All students matter High expectations Extra help and time Engage students Use data Teachers working together Support from parents Qualified teachers Use of technology Strong leadership Key Practices/Key Conditions HSTW/MMGW

8. 􀂄 Virginia 􀂄 Six ACT states — Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia, and Four SAT states — Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and 􀂄 Two ACT states — Alabama and Mississippi—and one SAT state — How Are SREB States Doing?

9. State Profile Actual and Projected Changes Public Elementary and Secondary Enrollment U.S. SREB TN Source: SREB Fact Book on Higher Education, 2003 and2005

10. State Profile Children Ages 18 and Younger in Poverty 2003 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and the Annie E. Casey Foundation

11. State Profile Percent of Students Approved for a Free or Reduced-Price Lunch 1990 and 2004 51% 48% 44% Increase in percent, 1990-2004 Percent, 1990 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and the National School Lunch Program

12. State Profile Racial/Ethnic Proportions Public High School Graduates United States Tennessee Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

13. DE MD Achievement in the Early Grades Increases in NAEP Scale Scores Fourth-Grade Reading 1998 to 2005 1998 data not available Significant increases Source: National Center for Education Statistics

14. U.S. SREB TN Achievement in the Early Grades NAEP Fourth-Grade Reading Results 2005 Source: National Center for Education Statistics

15. Achievement in the Early Grades NAEP Fourth-Grade Reading Results Percent Scoring At or Above Basic by Race/Ethnicity Hispanic: no scores reported in 2005 for 1998. Source: National Center for Education Statistics

16. U.S. SREB TN Achievement in the Early Grades NAEP Fourth-Grade Reading Results Percent Scoring At or Above Basic Level by School Location, 2005 Source: National Center for Education Statistics

17. U.S. SREB TN Achievement in theMiddle Grades NAEP Eighth-Grade Mathematics Results 2005 Source: National Center for Education Statistics

18. 2005 NAEP: Mathematics Grade 8

19. Achievement in the Middle Grades NAEP Eighth-Grade Mathematics Results Basic and Above by Race/Ethnicity Hispanic: no scores reported in 2005 for 2000 to 2005. Source: National Center for Education Statistics

20. U.S. SREB TN Achievement in the Middle Grades NAEP Eighth-Grade Mathematics Results Percent Scoring At or Above Basic Level Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, 2005 Source: National Center for Education Statistics

21. Achievement in the Middle Grades Eighth-Grade Students on Track for College-Prep Math in High School, 2005 Pre-algebra Algebra I or higher 89% 70% 69% 64% 59% Source: National Center for Education Statistics

22. High School Graduation Graduation Rates by Race and Gender 2003 U.S. SREB Source: Urban Institute

23. High School Graduation Four-Year Graduation Rate From High School 2004 U.S. Graduation Rate: 75% Source: National Center for Education Statistics Updated 9/2006

24. College and Career Readiness Math Courses Required for College-Prep Diploma DE * MD * * * * * * Not specified Algebra I, II and geometry Algebra I and geometry • State has one standard diploma and does not specify a distinct college-prep diploma; courses indicated are for the standard diploma. * Sources: State departments of education

25. College and Career Readiness Number of Career Courses Required in State’s Career Pathway DE DE MD Three or more courses No pathway defined One course Sources: State departments of education

26. College and Career Readiness Percent of Graduating Seniors Taking At Least One AP Exam 2005 DE MD 23% or more 11% to 22% 10% or fewer U.S. 23% SREB 24% Source: Advanced Placement Report to the Nation, 2006

27. College and Career Readiness Seniors Taking the ACT Assessment and Completing ACT’s Recommended Core Curriculum U.S. TN Source: ACT Inc.

28. College and Career Readiness Average Composite ACT Scores Source: ACT Inc.

29. College and Career Readiness Average Composite ACT Scores by Race/Ethnicity Source: ACT Inc.

30. U.S. SREB TN Postsecondary Certificates & Degrees Estimated College Enrollment Rates of Recent High School Graduates Source: National Center for Education Statistics

31. Postsecondary Certificates & Degrees Adults With Bachelor’s Degrees or Higher 2000 Source: SREB Fact Book on Higher Education, 2003, 2005

32. Postsecondary Certificates & Degrees Affordability Gap, 2004 Gap fillers State grants Merit aid Extra job Cost cuts $9,050 Needed for annual tuition/fees, room/board at Tennessee public four-year institutions Gap $3,470 Gap $4,250 Pell Grant - $600 SEOG - $750 Tax Credit $1,500 Expected Family Contribution $3,480 Pell Grant $4,050 Sources: SREB-State Data Exchange and National Center for Education Statistics

33. School Performance Standards Percent At or Above Standards Fourth-Grade Reading 2005 NAEP State standards Basic Proficient Tennessee TN U.S. TN U.S. NA 57% 62% 26% 30% 87%59% 62% 27% 30% 2003 2005 NA = Not available. Tennessee did not report results for fourth-graders in 2003. Sources: Tennessee Department of Education and National Center for Education Statistics

34. School Performance Standards Percent At or Above Standards Eighth-Grade Mathematics 2005 NAEP State standards Basic Proficient Tennessee TN U.S. TN U.S. 79% 59% 67% 21% 27% 87% 61% 68% 21% 28% 2003 2005 Sources: Tennessee Department of Education and National Center for Education Statistics

35. School Performance Standards Schools in Need of Improvement No Child Left Behind Tennessee, 2005 Year 1: School choice 96 Schools Year 2: Extra services24 Schools Year 3: Corrective action 0 Schools Year 4: Plan to restructure 14 Schools Years 5-6: Restructure 25 Schools Tennessee had 1,693 public elementary and secondary schools in 2005. Source: Tennessee Department of Education

36. What we teach? How we teach? What level we teach? How do WE use this information?

37. College-preparatory Publicize Challenging classes Student work Accountability Time High Expectations

38. Gateway course Variety of times/formats Multiple ways ESL and Special Education Change strategies Extra help and time

39. Participation Struggling Connections Inquiry and problem-solving Organized, logical approach Engage students

41. Relationship Mathematics teachers Seventh grade All students matter

42. Communication Leadership Partnership Support from parents

43. Begin with data

44. Systemic plan Instruction Prescription Entrance exam Use of data

45. TENNESSEE COMPOSITE (ALL SITES) 2006 HSTW ASSESSMENT OF READING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE and 2006 TEACHER SURVEY REPORT PREPARED BY ETS Number of Students = 1821 SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD

46. SREB

47. Rigorous Academic Core for All Students • Four credits English CP • Four mathematics– Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and above • Mathematics in the senior year • Three science credits CP • four credits with a block schedule • Three years of social studies • four credits with a block schedule

48. Rigorous core --CP Standards-based Integration: Literacy Numeracy Real-world An Academic Core

49. Mathematics/science concentration – four credits Humanities concentration – four credits Career/technical concentration – four credits Recommended Concentrations

50. Mathematics is a gateway to higher earning jobs. Achievement in mathematics is among the lowest in the industrialized world. Why improve mathematics achievement and instruction?