Disclaimer: Any resemblance by this session’s speakers to persons who actually clearly understand where we are and where we’re going is purely coincidental. Presented by: Erik Wolfrum, NEWESD Jim Brady, SFCC Dr. Ron Dalla, EWU

The Wild, Wild World of K-12. Note: There will be a test.

 The first two mathematics credits required under this section must include the following mathematics courses:  Algebra 1/Integrated Mathematics I  Geometry/Integrated Mathematics II OR… Earn credits in the relevant career and technical education (CTE)-equivalent courses  AND… Class of 2013 Math Graduation CREDIT Requirements

 Algebra 2/Integrated Mathematics III  Physics  Students may also earn mathematics credits in the relevant career and technical education, or CTE, equivalent courses A course to enrich and build upon the experiences of algebra/integrated math I and geometry/integrated math II Examples may include, but are not limited to: statistics, discrete math, linear algebra and mathematical modeling  A third mathematics credit elected per the student’s educational and career goals as expressed in the High School and Beyond Plan  If students have a clearly defined career path, they will have the opportunity to substitute another high school math course for algebra 2/Integrated III, but must obtain parent/guardian and high school approval

Must be given within the district’s last 3 weeks of school; test schedules set by district assessment coordinator Materials delivered in-district two weeks prior to the district’s 3-week test window  Choose one of two delivery dates EOC booklets will be packaged by classroom, Makeup 1 and 2 packaged by school or other group assigned by district assessment coordinator  EOC booklets will be pre-ID’d One single booklet per exam (algebra 1, integrated I, geometry, integrated II, EOC Makeup 1, EOC Makeup 2)

OSPI is developing two makeup exams: EOC Makeup (Year 1), aligned to first-year PEs that are common to algebra 1 and integrated math 1 EOC Makeup (Year 2), aligned to second-year PEs that are common to geometry and integrated math II The EOC Makeup 1 and 2 tests … Will be shorter than the EOCs (no pilot items, no “off diagonal” items) Will be taken in a single HSPE-like setting Can be used in 2011 by students who have passed an EOC course before the EOCs were available

EOCs must assess what is common to: Algebra 1/Integrated Math I and to Geometry/Integrated Math II Performance Expectations (PEs) required for graduation are the overlap of algebra 1 with integrated math 1 and of geometry with integrated math II

EOCs must also have subtests of standards unique to Algebra 1, Geometry, Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2 Unique standards are the “off-diagonal” standards Subtest strength/weakness scores will be reported at the student, teacher, school, district and state levels

Algebra 1 test Integrated Math 1 test Integrated Math II test Geometry test FIRST-YEAR MATH TESTS SECOND-YEAR MATH TESTS

“Crosswalk” documents are posted at:

Under current rules, students in the classes of 2011 and 2012 can meet the math graduation requirement by:  Having already passed either the WASL or HSPE Math tests  Earning two credits of math after 10 th grade*  Must increase math proficiency  Courses must meet/exceed 9 th and 10 th grade math standards  Passing an EOC or EOC Makeup 1 or 2  Important: Results not available until August  Passing a HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam  Important: This option has not been funded  Meeting comparison scores on the SAT, ACT and AP exams  Six SAT/ACT testing opportunities before June  GPA Comparison * Option not available for the Class of 2013 and beyond

Under current rules, students in the classes of 2013 and beyond can meet the math graduation requirement by:  Passing two End-of-Course exams in algebra 1 and geometry, or integrated math equivalents  Passing EOC Makeups 1 and/or 2  Passing a HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam for Class of 2013 and 2014 (This option has not been funded)  Meeting comparison scores on the SAT, ACT or AP exams  Scores won’t be set until school year  Passing a math Collection of Evidence  Not currently funded and not available until the school year  GPA Comparison

 When can students access the alternative options?  Class of 2013 and beyond can use an approved alternative after attempting both the Year 1 and the Year 2 EOC exams.  What alternatives will be available?  HSPE-like “Comprehensive” exam for c/o 2013 & 2014 (not yet funded)  Course grades equivalency (GPA Comparison)  SAT/ACT/AP alternative (scores not yet set by State Board)  Collection of Evidence (design not yet approved by State Board)  Options for students with IEPs (being defined; similar to current options, consistent with relevant regulations and RCWs)  What about two math credits after 10 th grade option?  This option expires with the Class of 2012.

 How do students in special education programs meet math graduation and other course requirements?  For the Classes of 2013 and beyond, eligible students must earn either a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA), as one of the requirements for earning a high school diploma.  To earn a CAA, an eligible student takes all required course work and earns a proficient score for math EOC’s, required science (EOC), and HSPE in reading and writing.  To be eligible for a CIA, IEP teams for students with significant cognitive disabilities may determine that it is appropriate for a student to take the state alternate assessment using the WAAS- Portfolio.

The Not-Quite-as-Wild World of Community and Technical Colleges (CTCs). Coming soon to a sitcom near you.

Basic Skills – Adult Basic Ed, ESL, High School Equivalency. Pre-College – Preparation for College Work; Developmental English and Mathematics. Workforce – Preparation for employment. Academic – Preparation for transfer to a 4-year institution.

Professional/Technical. Geared toward employment. They do have a Math Requirement, but the standard is based upon the program. Academic. Intended for transfer to a 4-year institution. More than half (53 percent) of people receiving a 4-year degree from a public Washington college in 2006 were transfer students community and technical college transfers 2799 “other” transfers

Two fundamental questions: How do we meet the 4-year admission requirement? How do we meet the graduation requirement of the 4- year degree?

The short answer is …Intermediate Algebra. What is it? No one’s really sure, but the historical standard is based on readiness for pre-calculus.

Community College students generally meet the 4-year Math/QSR requirement in one of two ways: Take a course that transfers as meeting the requirement at the 4-year destination. Complete a degree that meets the DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) requirements.

In recent years, there have been efforts to make developmental math a more intentional preparation for college level coursework, which led to questions about whether the emerging curriculums met the Intermediate Algebra standard. The CTCs put forth a proposal to remove the language in the transfer agreement referring to Intermediate Algebra, allowing the 2 year schools to revise developmental Math curriculum.

The baccalaureate schools said “sure”, but in return promise us that every student will take a college level MATH course (the DTA allows symbolic logic, business statistics, computer programming). After some sharing out, two major problems emerged. MATH only caused concerns at 2 year schools. Some 4-year school(s) insisted that the MATH course have a traditional Intermediate Algebra prerequisite. The conversation continues…

The MPT (Math Placement Test) series are the placement tests given by UW, WSU, EWU, CWU and WWU. The MPT-I was for placement into first-year College Math courses. The MPT-A was for placement into Calculus. The state legislature mandated the creation of the MPT-G. The MPT-G has a common cut score for every public postsecondary institution in the state, and was fully implemented in Fall The MPT-G was designed to be a little less algebraic than traditional placement tests.

The test is currently being offered by UW, WSU, EWU, CWU, WWU and SFCC. A student can take the test while in high school and pass before graduation. Every public postsecondary institution must give a student with a passing mark access to a college level MATH course.

The intent of the legislation was to give high school students the opportunity to take the MPT-G prior to graduation. However, there was no funding. Many of the CTCs may not be aware that they are required to honor the MPT-G and the common cut score. Passing the MPT-G is probably not equivalent to the 4- year admission standard.

Public 4-year institutions. UW, WSU, EWU, CWU, WWU and The Evergreen State College

Minimum College Admissions Standards SAT or ACT Minimum GPA – 2.0/4.0 Comprehensive Review Admissions Index College Academic Admissions Standards (CADRs)

CADRs for Mathematics – In place for spring 2012 graduates Three credits – Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II and III Senior year math-based quantitative course Intent is for students to take meaningful math in the senior year

Comparing Course Requirements for High School Graduation College Admission NCAA Eligibility