Math Textbook Adoption: Algebra I The 7-12 Math Adoption Committee evaluated several textbooks and selected Math Algebra I, McDougal Littell which was subsequently approved by Curriculum Council on 3/13/08. The presentation highlights the process that was followed and the reasons for making this adoption.

Active Members of 7-12 Math Adoption Committee Agatha Smith McCauliffe MS Alyson Mettler Morada MS Amy Hurlbut Anne King Tokay HS Annette Gauthier Bob Fuller Millswood MS Cam Wong Coach Dave Goodwin Bear Creek HS Dianne Spear-Hooton Gary Henke Delta Sierra Jay Wallis Lodi HS Jennifer Ruminski McNair HS John Sollie Bear Creek Kevin Anderson Elkhorn Lynn Edmonson Houston Maria Ironteeth Delta Sierra Margie Weaver McNair HS Michael Cazale Lodi MS Michele Butler Plaza Robles Steve Dayton. Lodi HS Tim Spenser Henderson *In order to keep site representation even, it was agreed at the 7-12 Math Articulation Committee that sites would have no more than two voting members.

Algebra 1 Textbook Adoption Process

Textbook Adoption Committee Math teachers from each Middle and High School site were selected by their departments. Sites were limited to two voting members.

Toolkit Training November ‘07 – Textbook Adoption Committee attends Math Tool Kit training at the SJCOE. The Purpose is to establish the process in which our next textbook will be adopted.

Publishers’ Faire Some members of committee heard presentations by publishers. Algebra Readiness sub-committee developed rubric and protocol for evaluation of textbooks.

Rubric Process February ‘08 – Focused adoption on Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Focused on protocol for teacher evaluation of textbooks. Postponed decision for piloting texts until after preview.

Site Evaluation of Textbooks Various publishers’ textbooks are sent to the Middle and High School Sites for evaluation. Teachers use adopted rubric to score each textbook. Scores for all textbooks are compiled and averaged.

Textbook Selection February ’08 – Textbook adoption committee makes recommendations for the adoption of new materials. Each site had no more than two voting representatives. Vote is based on how each site’s department evaluated each textbook. After discussing piloting as an option, a motion was made to adopt the top selection.

Average Scores by Publisher Holt Prentice Hall McDougal Littell (HS Algebra - green) CPM 25 22 31 23 18 17 26 17.5 29 28 24 21 32 27 20 33   26.55 24.18 27.18 23.125

Scores by 1st and 2nd Place Ranking Holt Prentice Hall McDougal Littell (HS Alg-green) CPM 15   23 9

Selection: McDougal Littell (green) TE begins with individual warm ups and provides questioning strategies. Student edition focuses on one specific standard at a time. SE pages are reader-friendly (well-organized, states standards, relevance, vocabulary is highlighted, helpful hints) Examples are detailed and color-coded Each chapter has a spiral review by standard Each chapter begins with a review of foundational standards that new concepts There is a balance of introductory, intermediate and advanced problem sets. The adoption includes comprehensive resources for universal access.