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GENIP Report on the Status of Geography in K-12 Curriculum in the US

GENIP Report on the Status of Geography in K-12 Curriculum in the US. Produced by: Zachary Andrew Moore Date: April 23, 2004. Agenda. Introduction 2002 Dean Report 2004 Moore Report Comparison with 2002 Dean Report Use of My Report Key Findings Summary/Implications for Future Work

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GENIP Report on the Status of Geography in K-12 Curriculum in the US

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  1. GENIP Report onthe Status of Geography inK-12 Curriculum in the US Produced by: Zachary Andrew Moore Date: April 23, 2004

  2. Agenda • Introduction • 2002 Dean Report • 2004 Moore Report • Comparison with 2002 Dean Report • Use of My Report • Key Findings • Summary/Implications for Future Work • Questions/Answers

  3. Introduction • Scope of Work: • January Meeting with Sarah Bednarz, Barbara Chow, Lanny Proffer, and Christopher Shearer • Update the 02’ Dean Report • “Highly Qualified” Information • High Stakes Assessments • Discreet Sub-Score • Geography Courses Offered

  4. Topics Covered Geography Curriculum & Assessments (1989-2002) State Geography Standards % Standards Based on GFL AP Human Geography Required Geography Courses for Graduation Data Obtained From: 1989 & 1997 Council of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4)Reports 1998 & 2000 Fordham Foundation Reports College Board, AP Central (2002) State DOE Web Pages Various Interviews 2002 Amy Dean Report

  5. Topics Covered 2004 Geography Curriculum & Assessments ((High Stakes/Sub Score) State Geography Standards % Standards Based on GFL AP Human Geography Required Geography Courses for Graduation “Highly Qualified” Teacher Requirements Geography Course Offerings by Grade Data Obtained From: 2003 Council of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4)Report College Board, AP Central (2004) State DOE Web Pages Interviews with State Social Studies Coordinators NCLB Web Page 2004 Zach Moore Report

  6. Comparisons Between Dean and Moore Reports • States with Social Studies Standards Modeled on Geography for Life (2002 & 2004) • Geography Courses Required for High School Graduation (2002 & 2004) • Participation in AP Human Geography Course & Exam (2001 & 2003) • Geography Tested in Mandated State Assessments (2002 & 2004)

  7. How to Use the Moore Report • 1st – State Charts and Write Ups (Ex: Alabama) • 2nd – Quick Reference Sheet (Ex: Alabama) • 3rd – Testing Spreadsheet • 4th - CD ROM • To Come - Executive Summary Article

  8. Report Results • Map of States with Geography Standards in 89, 98, and 02 • Map of States with Social Studies Standards Modeled on Geography for Life • Map of Geography Courses Required for High School Graduation • Chart of the Percent of Geography Classes by Grade • Map of Participation in AP Human Geography Course & Exam • Chart of AP Human Geography Exam Score Percentages • Map of Geography Tested in Mandated State Assessments • Chart of States not Assessing Social Studies/Geography

  9. Standards Based on GFL • Relatively no change from 2002 to 2004

  10. At Least One Geography Course Required for Graduation • A loss of 2 states from 2002 to 2004

  11. Number of Geography Classes by Grade • Nationally, geography classes are predominantly taught in the 6th and 7th grade • 9-12 grade geography classes are predominantly offered as electives

  12. Participation in AP Human Geography Course & Exam • 3,272 students participated in 2001 • 7,329 students participated in 2003 • Increase of 3 states from 2001 to 2003

  13. AP Human Geography Exam Score Percentages • Percent Change From 2001 to 2003 • 1 – 4.2% Decrease • 2 – 9.8% Decrease • 3 – 5.5% Decrease • 4 – 8.9% Increase • 5 – 13.1% Increase

  14. Geography Tested in Mandated State Assessments • A loss of 2 states assessing geography in their state assessment from 2002 to 2004

  15. Percentage of States not Assessing Social Studies/Geography • 52% of the nation assessed social studies/geography in 2002 • 45% of the nation is assessing social studies/geography in 2004 • A 13.5% decrease from 2002 to 2004

  16. Summary • Noticeable Changes in Many Areas From 2002 to 2004 • Standards Modeled on GFL (-2 States) • Geography Courses Required for Graduation (-2 States) • Participation in AP Human Geography (+3 States) • AP Human Geography Score Percentages • Geography Tested in Mandated State Assessments (-6 States)

  17. Summary (Continued) • Concerns of Various State Social Studies Coordinators • Social Studies is not tested, making it difficult to make assumptions about social studies program of instruction. • Lack of social studies assessments is negatively impacting social studies education. • Schools are starting to commit all resources to areas assessed to meet annual yearly progress goals. • Social studies is becoming marginalized as a result of lack of funding. • Should social studies assessment continue on a statewide basis given its omission from No Child Left Behind?

  18. Summary (Continued) • Possible Next Step • Determine exactly what geographic content is assessed on the various state assessments • What Needs to Be Followed • Pay close attention to the NCLB and state “highly qualified” teacher requirements. They seem to be changing frequently and could have a major impact on geography. • Pay close attention to social studies/geography testing in state assessments. 6 states have dropped social studies/geography from their state assessments in just 2 years (2002 -2004).

  19. Questions/Answers

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