TRC Math 10/22/08 Texas Regional Collaboratives Math Directors Meeting October 23, 2008 Erika Pierce Assistant Director of Mathematics Curriculum Division
TRC Math 10/22/08 Mathematics in Texas Where are we?
TRC Math 10/22/08 Mathematics Requirements High School Junior and Seniors Recommended HS Plan: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II High School Sophomores 4 X 4 Recommended HS Plan: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 4 th math credit
TRC Math 10/22/08 Mathematics Requirements High School Freshmen First 8 th grade class affected by SSI grade advancement requirements Sixth graders First class to have EOC graduation requirements
TRC Math 10/22/08 Student Success Initiative (SSI) TAKS GRADE 5 AND 8 MATH TESTS First administration: April 7, 2009 Report date: April 24, 2009 Second administration: May 19, 2009 Report date: June 8, 2009 Third administration: June 30, 2009 Report date: July 17, 2009
TRC Math 10/22/08 MATHEMATICS IN TEXAS: Support for Student Success
TRC Math 10/22/087 New vendor has been awarded contract to manage TMDS Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS)
TRC Math 10/22/08 The new Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS) is now available. Features include: TEKS aligned preconfigured diagnostics 35 five question “Mini Assessments” targeting content contained within diagnostics Distracter explanations* Skill resources* for teachers, students, and parents Diagnostics and quizzes in English and Spanish *new features 8 New TMSDS Features
TRC Math 10/22/089 New TMSDS Fall 2008 An online training video, available 24/7 Capability for online user surveys Item validity and reliability testing Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb depth of knowledge level of difficulty tags Contact your local ESC for additional information
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TRC Math 10/22/0814 Status of Proposed Revisions to secondary math TEKS to incorporate College Readiness Standards
TRC Math 10/22/08 College Readiness Program A Collaborative Project between the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Joseph Kulhanek Director of the College Readiness Program Texas Education Agency
TRC Math 10/22/08 Phase I: The Teams Teams of 10 in each core subject—English, Math, Science, and Social StudiesTeams of 10 in each core subject—English, Math, Science, and Social Studies 40% Public Education40% Public Education 60% Higher Education60% Higher Education 2 co-chairs—one from each sector2 co-chairs—one from each sector 4 meetings before September meetings before September 2007 Facilitated by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) from the University of OregonFacilitated by the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) from the University of Oregon
TRC Math 10/22/08 Phase II: Alignment Reconstitute teams representing each core subject—English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (New percentages)Reconstitute teams representing each core subject—English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (New percentages) 60% Public Education60% Public Education 40% Higher Education40% Higher Education 2 co-chairs — one from each sector2 co-chairs — one from each sector Evaluate whether HS curriculum requirements (TEKS) prepare students for college-level course workEvaluate whether HS curriculum requirements (TEKS) prepare students for college-level course work Recommend how HS curriculum can be aligned to CRSERecommend how HS curriculum can be aligned to CRSE
TRC Math 10/22/0818 SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team SBOE May 2008 Discussion item: limited scope review of the secondary math TEKS to incorporate the math CRS SBOE submitted nominations for math TEKS writing team
TRC Math 10/22/0819 Role of Math TEKS Writing Team Phase II Math Vertical Team* Role Gap Analysis by the Mathematics Vertical Team Recommend how TEKS can be aligned to CRS July 23–24, 2008 * College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team 6 members from secondary public education 4 members from higher education Issued final report in August 2008
TRC Math 10/22/0820 Role of Math TEKS Writing Team Math TEKS Writing Team Role Attended July 23–24 VT meeting Actively listen to VT discussion Ask clarifying questions Take recommendations from VT Gap Analysis and submit proposed secondary math TEKS to the State Board of Education (SBOE) that strengthen or fill CRS gaps
TRC Math 10/22/0821 SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team Math TEKS Writing Team Met August 28–29, 2008 Systematically reviewed the findings and comments provided in the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team’s final report Sep 2008—SBOE discussion item Share progress of incorporating CRS into math TEKS Nov 2008—1 st reading of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRS After 1 st reading, posted 30 days to Texas Register for public comment
TRC Math 10/22/0822 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards Jan 2009—2 nd reading and final adoption of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRS Summer 2009 PD for teachers on revised math TEKS with CRS Fall 2009 Implementation of revised math TEKS
TRC Math 10/22/0823 Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis “The Phase 2 College Readiness Mathematics vertical team members found that the College Readiness Standards in mathematics are well- aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Secondary Mathematics. With minor exceptions, team members generally indicated strong alignment between the CRS and TEKS.”
TRC Math 10/22/08 I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned) II. Algebraic Reasoning (Strongly aligned) III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned) IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned) V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned) VI. Statistical Reasoning (Strongly aligned) VII. Functions (Strongly aligned) VIII. Problem Solving and Reasoning (Strongly) IX. Communications and Representation (Strongly) X. Connections (Strongly aligned) 24 Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team
TRC Math 10/22/0825 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be summarized as: Added 3 student expectations 1 in MS and 2 in HS Modified 3 existing Knowledge and Skills statements 2 in MS and 1 in HS Modified 4 existing student expectations 3 in MS and 1 in HS
TRC Math 10/22/0826 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be accessed from the following TEA website: The Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis will be posted on the TEA website.
TRC Math 10/22/08 Phase III: Tasks Develop instructional strategies to help prepare students for college-level work.Develop instructional strategies to help prepare students for college-level work. Develop minimum standards for curricula, professional development materials, and online support materials for students who need additional assistance in both public and higher education.Develop minimum standards for curricula, professional development materials, and online support materials for students who need additional assistance in both public and higher education.
TRC Math 10/22/0828 STUDENT ASSESSMENT UPDATE
TRC Math 10/22/08 Status of revised study guides based on TEKS refinements Grades 6–10 and exit level guides have been revised Were sent to districts after spring 2008 administrations Are posted to the TEA student assessment website Cover states that they are “Revised Based on TEKS Refinements” Grades 3–5 guides are currently being revised Will be sent to districts after spring 2009 administrations Will be posted to the TEA student assessment website in spring TAKS Mathematics Study Guides
TRC Math 10/22/0830 TAKS Released Items SB 1031 changed the release of tests to every three years SBOE sets the release schedule Release plan is scheduled for second reading and adoption by SBOE in September
TRC Math 10/22/0831 TAKS Released Items SBOE September meeting canceled due to Hurricane Ike SBOE September meeting rescheduled for 09/29/08 Approved release plan will be posted to TEA student assessment website
TRC Math 10/22/0832 TAKS Vertical Scale SB 1031 requires a vertical scale in grades 3–8 for mathematics and reading starting with the 2008–2009 school year Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of student test scores and evaluation of student progress across grade levels Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of academic performance standards across grade levels
TRC Math 10/22/0833 TAKS Vertical Scale Committees will convene in October to review the academic performance standards currently in place on TAKS mathematics at grades 3–8 Committees will make a recommendation to TEA and SBOE about whether the current academic performance standards will need adjustments to conform to a vertical scale
TRC Math 10/22/0834 TAKS Vertical Scale TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for first reading in November 2008 TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for second reading and adoption in January 2009 TAKS scores will be reported using the vertical scale score system in spring 2009
TRC Math 10/22/0835 EOC Assessments SB 1031 requires the phase out of high school TAKS and replaces it with EOC assessments in English I, English II, English III Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry Biology, Chemistry, Physics U.S. History, World History, World Geography Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC as graduation requirement (i.e., current 6 th graders)
TRC Math 10/22/0836 Mathematics EOC Assessments Algebra I Administered in current form since 2005 Geometry Field test—spring 2007 Operational test—spring 2008 Algebra II Field test—spring 2010 Operational test—spring 2011
TRC Math 10/22/0837 Resources for EOC Assessments Algebra I Algebra I EOC Assessed Curriculum Algebra I EOC Assessment Blueprint Algebra I EOC Assessment Reference Materials Geometry Geometry EOC Assessed Curriculum Geometry EOC Assessment Blueprint Geometry EOC Assessment Reference Materials
TRC Math 10/22/0838 Resources for EOC Assessments For more information go to the EOC assessment homepage on the TEA student assessment website Can be found at ent/admin/eoc/index.html ent/admin/eoc/index.html
TRC Math 10/22/0839 TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS SIMILARITIES Based on TEKS Untimed Graphing calculator must be provided Mostly multiple-choice questions with a limited number of open-ended (griddable) questions After first year, field-test questions will be embedded in live test
TRC Math 10/22/0840 TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES Coverage of the Algebra I TEKS TAKS grade 9 covers about 74% of Algebra I TEKS TAKS grade 10 covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS TAKS exit level covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS Algebra I EOC assessment covers about 95% of Algebra I TEKS
TRC Math 10/22/08 MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES Coverage of the Geometry TEKS TAKS grade 9 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills TAKS grade 10 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills TAKS exit level covers about 57% of Geometry TEKS Geometry EOC assessment covers about 89% of Geometry TEKS 41 TAKS vs. EOC
TRC Math 10/22/0842 TAKS vs. EOC TAKS grade 9 has 52 items TAKS grade 10 has 56 items TAKS exit level has 60 items TAKS has 1–2 griddable items MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES Algebra I EOC has 50 items Geometry EOC has 44 items Algebra II EOC has ??? items EOC assessments have 3–5 griddable items
TRC Math 10/22/0843 Current EOC Assessments Online Three week testing window Untimed Districts may volunteer at the student, teacher, campus, or district level Must be enrolled in and completing the course to take the assessment Not grade specific Not required to be part of student’s grade Not included in state or federal accountability No retests available
TRC Math 10/22/0844 EOC Assessment Reporting Within 24 hours of testing Confidential Student Report Confidential List of Student Results Data file available in summer Overall raw score Performance by objective Performance standards for Algebra I only Summary reports available in summer for Algebra I only
TRC Math 10/22/0845 EOC Assessments Algebra I EOC assessment statewide summary reports for 2005–2008 are posted to the TEA student assessment website Can be found at nt/reporting/results/summary/eoc/index.html nt/reporting/results/summary/eoc/index.html
TRC Math 10/22/0846 Algebra I EOC Assessment YEARMET STANDARD COMMENDED PERFORMANCE NUMBER TESTED %6%20, %7%21, %8%32, %11%52,462
TRC Math 10/22/08 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
TRC Math 10/22/ PAEMST nominations Grades 7 – 12 Application deadline: Spring 2009 Nomination forms:
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TRC Math 10/22/0850 CURRICULUM DIVISION Erika Pierce Assistant Director of Mathematics STUDENT ASSESSMENT DIVISION Julie Guthrie Director of Math & Science Assessments Larry Duncan Manager of Mathematics Assessments
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