Algebra Success | 1/10/12 0 Prepare for Algebra Success! John Carroll Product Mgmt, Pearson Cathy Terwilliger Math Editorial, Pearson

onRamp to Algebra (At-A-Glance) onRamp to Algebra1 Intervention Program Designed for students who are at-risk for failing Algebra 1 Flexible Implementation Model *Designed as an additional 45-minute math class for Grade 7 or 8 (yr. prior to Algebra 1) Can also be implemented in a Summer School setting (but would likely cover only 4 of the 6 units) Can also be implemented as a math “Replacement Curriculum” (but missing some on-level Standards) A Blended Print/Digital Solution Can grow with the technology schedule of each school

College and Career Readiness Algebra is a demonstrable gateway to later achievement. Students need it for any form of higher mathematics later in high school; moreover, research shows that completion of Algebra II correlates significantly with success in college and earnings from employment. - National Math Panel 2008 The Importance of Algebra 2. onRamp to Algebra

The #1 subject failed in H.S. Typically 25% failure rates - with much higher rates in many large, urban districts. A National Issue High Algebra Failure Rates 3onRamp to Algebra

2011 NAEP Math Results % of Students NOT Proficient Why the Stubborn Problem? 4onRamp to Algebra

Common Core puts more algebra in grade 8. This will make middle school more challenging as districts transition to Common Core. Limited time and budgets for Professional Development. Math programs sometimes implemented without true fidelity Differentiated Instruction and Intervention techniques Too many students stop trying. Failure becomes self-perpetuating—the Matthew Effect in math. Math anxiety taxes working memory and reduces performance. Likely Causes Curriculum too fast paced for many students. Especially students who enter middle school with gaps in foundational knowledge. onRamp to Algebra5

Schools are aware. And Trying… A Variety of Solutions Intervention on targeted topics “Off the shelf” intervention courses from publishers Homegrown solutions Double-dose Algebra Extra practice Summer school 6onRamp to Algebra

Algebra Success | 1/10/12 7 Prepare for Algebra Success!

Algebra Success | 1/10/12 8 Prepare for Algebra Success! Emphasis on Conceptual Understanding Interactive, Supported Learning Thoughtful Supports to make Teachers Successful

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onRamp to Algebra18 Units Unit 1: Foundations of Algebra Unit 2: Operations with Fractions Unit 3: Positive and Negative Numbers Unit 4: Ratio and Proportionality Unit 5: Showing Relationships with Graphs Unit 6: Expressions, Equations, and Exponents

onRamp to Algebra19 Product Array 6 TE units 1 Program Overview 1 Content DVD online teacher license eText Online Concept Book Presentation Screens PD Videos Onsite/Webex PD 6 SE units (per student) 20 Extra Practice Workbooks Online student license eText Online Concept Book Online Math Tools Animations/Videos Glossary Online Tests Teacher Student

onRamp to Algebra: 3 critical areas of focus 1.Focus on Critical Content Addresses key Algebra 1 prerequisites in depth using the Common Core Standards. Algebra success is assured through prevention, not “after-failure” re-teaching. 2. Proven “Workshop” Model Engages students through doing and explaining the mathematics, with appropriate learning aids, contexts, and connections. The workshop model embeds the Standards for Mathematical Practices. 3.Unique Support for Teachers Builds in powerful teacher supports: coaching, math background, how to foster conceptual understanding. These supports enable ALL teachers to be SUCCESSFUL teachers. onRamp to Algebra20

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onRamp to Algebra: Component Detail onRamp to Algebra22 Student's Edition: 6 books and eText Softcover, 4-color, nonconsumable, 8/14" x 10-7/8". Include regular lessons (with Examples, Work Time, Homework), Putting it Together lessons (Progress Checks, Unit Reviews), Putting Mathematics to Work lessons, and Cumulative Reviews. Teacher's Edition: 6 books and eText Spiral bound, 4-color, soft front, hard back, 10-7/8" x 12-1/16". Includes ELL notes and Scaffolding for Success notes. Program Overview (for Teacher): 1 book, also Online (PDF ) Saddlewire, softcover, 10-7/8" x 12-1/16". Extra Practice Workbook: Workbook and printable files 2 pp a day. Includes the rich exercises from Ramp-Up lessons. Uses include: 2 nd day on a lesson, Work Time or Homework replacement, extra practice for some or all students. Presentation Screens: eText (with embedded online Math Tools) Projected screens (via laptop and projector) that the teacher writes on during the Opening. Annotated, mini versions of these screens are in the TE. Teachers can: (1) project the screens onto a dry-erase board or (2) onto an interactive whiteboard, or (3) print them out and project them using a document camera or (4) make a transparency to project with an overhead projector. Includes links to a short, motivational Lesson-Launch Animation and instructional animations. Online Concept Book: (PDF) A math reference organized by strands as a teacher, student, parent and tutor reference guide. Online Homework: Core exercises are built from the exercises in the SE. The Skills exercises are parallel to those in the SE and algorithmically generated. Learning Aids include animations, interactive learning aids, and PDFs of SE and Concept Book pages. Assessments: BLMs in TE, printable files, some online tests Assessments include Course Pretest and Posttest Unit Tests (free response and multiple choice), Quizzes, & multiple choice Formative Progress Assessments, which allow for monthly check of students’ progress in understanding full course content. Presentation DVD Presentation Screens, Math Tools. Use if Teacher has no internet connection in classroom. This is a DVD version of Presentation Screens eText above.

onRamp to Algebra: Professional Development onRamp to Algebra23 Onsite, 1-day PD ($3,500 up to 12 teachers) or 3-hr. WebEx ($350/teacher) An optional, second onsite day focuses on ELL and special needs.