Math Collaborative Project Directors Meeting September 12, 2006 Norma Torres-Martinez Director Of Mathematics Texas Education Agency

Math TEKS Refinements Secondary: Grades 6 through High School  Adopted by SBOE in February 2005  Optional implementation in districts  Mandatory implementation in districts Elementary: Grades K – 5  Adopted by SBOE in October 2005  Mandatory implementation in districts

Support for Implementation of Refined TEKS  Professional Development modules  Proclamation 2004 and 2005: Instructional Materials  TAKS alignment to TEKS  Elementary survey  TAKS timeline  TAKS supplemental materials Math TEKS Alignment Charts

Support for TEKS Implementation  Professional Development modules are being created to assist teachers in the implementation of the refined math TEKS.  Teaching the Math TEKS thru Technology (TMT3)  Math TEKS Refinement (MTR)  Math TEKS Connections (MTC)  Mathematics for English Language Learners (MELL)  Maximizing Algebra II Performance (MAP)  Geometry

Teaching Math TEKS Through Technology (TMT3)  Developed by: Texas A&M Commerce and Education Service Center Region 4  Centered on effective technology, aligned to the TEKS, that will facilitate teaching mathematics.  Middle School, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry modules.  Teacher lessons, student lessons, and tutorials.  Includes Integration of the middle school Technology Application TEKS.  Ask your ESC or district math specialist for training dates.  Ask your Education Service Center for training dates.

Math TEKS Refinement (MTR) Modules  Developed by: A team of mathematics faculty at Tarleton State University and classroom teachers.  This project is focused on the changes to the TEKS and provides teacher and student lessons to implement the changes.  K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

TOT dates for MTR Math TEKS Refinement  Grades K-5 TOT:  September 20-23, 2006 (closed)  December 6 – 9, 2006 (San Antonio)  Middle School TOT:  September 20-21, 2006 (Austin)  December 13-14, 2006 (San Antonio)  High School TOT:  September 22-23, 2006 (Austin)  December 15-16, 2006 (San Antonio)

TOT Registration Math TEKS Refinements (MTR)  Online registration:  Go to Workshops

Math TEKS Connections Modules (MTC)  MTC is a framework for thinking about connections in order to help teachers understand and achieve the depth and complexity of the TEKS so that all students are successful in mathematics.  MTC being developed in partnership with TEA, Texas A&M University, and Education Service Centers, Region 4 and 13.

MTC Project Development Modules  K-2: TAMU & Region 13  3-5: TAMU & Region 4  6-8: TAMU & Region 4  9-12: TAMU & Region 4  Administrator modules: TAMU & Region 4  3 hour session will target the administrator’s knowledge of math concepts connections, an effective coaching model, questioning strategies, and the 5E model.

TOT dates for MTC Math TEKS Connections  Grades K-2 TOT:  February 13-14, 2007 (Houston)  April 24-25, 2007 (San Antonio)  Grades 3-5 TOT:  Feb 15-16, 2007 (Houston)  April 26-27, 2007 (San Antonio)

TOT dates for MTC Math TEKS Connections  Grades 6-8:  February 27-28, 2007 (Austin)  May 1-2, 2007 (San Antonio)  Grades 9-12 TOT:  March 1-2, 2007 (Austin)  May 3-4, 2007 (San Antonio)

Registration Math TEKS Connections  Registration procedures not yet finalized  Will forward to Carol Fletcher for dissemination to Math Collaborative Directors  TOT DATES are FIRM  Can plan accordingly

Mathematics for English Language Learners (MELL)  The Texas State University System Mathematics for English Language Learners (TSUS MELL) project is a [multiyear] effort developing instructional resources designed to increase the effectiveness of mathematics instruction for ELL students in K-12 schools.  The project is a partnership between the Texas State University System, its component universities and the Texas Education Agency.Texas State University System Texas Education Agency 

Geometry Math TEKS Connections Geometry MTC Module  Collaborative project between TAMU and Region 7.  Geometry MTC will encourage the development of a classroom environment that deepens the understanding of geometry by eliminating the practice of teaching geometry as a series of isolated topics while integrating an algebraic functional approach.  How can an application based, hands-on approach to teaching geometry lead to higher-level student thinking?  Tentative TOT dates: June 2007

Maximizing Algebra II Performance (MAP) Professional Development Modules  Collaborative project between TAMU and Region IV  Incorporates hands-on, engaging experiences for all learners through a functions-based approach to Algebra II.  This project will be an extension of concepts covered in the MTC project and will address different function families than those covered in MTC.  TOT dates TBD

Support for Implementation of Refined TEKS  Professional Development modules  Proclamation 2004 and 2005: Instructional Materials  TAKS alignment to TEKS  Elementary survey  TAKS timeline  TAKS supplemental materials  Math TEKS Alignment Charts

Proclamation 04: Secondary Math  SBOE calls for bids on new instructional materials to be submitted for state adoption in the year 2006  Instructional materials for Mathematics  6 – High School

Secondary Math Textbook Review  Evaluating instructional materials to determine coverage of the TEKS and to identify factual errors  MS Review Panel: June 19-23, 2006  HS Review Panel: June 26-30, 2006  Materials at your local Education Service Center  Or request from publishers

Secondary Math Textbook Review  : Adoption Year for MS and HS  Nov 2006: SBOE scheduled to vote on list of conforming and nonconforming textbooks  : Textbooks scheduled to be in classrooms  The SBOE issued Proclamation 04; however, funding for any proclamation is a decision made by the legislature.  We will not know the status of funding for Proc 04 until the next legislative session.

Proclamation 05: Elementary Math  SBOE calls for bids on new instructional materials to be submitted for state adoption in the year 2007  Instructional materials for Mathematics  K-5

Proc 05: Textbook Review Panel  Nomination to Proclamation 2005 State Review Panels  Applications online: Oct 2006  5nomination.rtf 5nomination.rtf  June 2007: K-5 Math Textbook Reviews  Evaluating Instructional materials to determine coverage of the TEKS  English and Spanish materials

Elementary Math Textbook Review  : Adoption Year for K - 5  : Textbooks scheduled to be in classrooms  The SBOE issued Proclamation 05; however, funding for any proclamation is a decision made by the legislature.  We will not know the status of funding for Proc 05 until the next legislative session

Support for Implementation of Refined TEKS  Professional Development modules  Proclamation 2004 and 2005: Instructional Materials  TAKS alignment to TEKS  Elementary survey  TAKS timeline  TAKS supplemental materials Math TEKS Alignment Charts

Elementary Math TAKS Survey  Announcement letter sent to districts May 19, 2006; located at  Purpose of the survey is to gather input as to which student expectations from the 2005 refined TEKS should be assessed on TAKS  Requesting each campus to review and discuss the refined TEKS and make a recommendation  Submit campus consensus online between August 1 and September 30, 2006

TAKS Timeline for New Skills/Concepts Elementary (Grades 3-5)  Develop new items in 2007  Field test new items in 2008  Live test new items in 2009 Secondary (Grades 6-11)  Develop new items in 2006  Field test new items in 2007  Live test new items in 2008

TAKS Supplemental Materials The following supplemental materials will be updated to reflect the TEKS refinements.  TAKS Information Booklets  TAKS Study Guides  TAKS Personal Study Guides  TAKS Mathematics Charts  Student assessment will send out timelines when available.

Math TEKS Alignment Charts  Poster sized reference, K-8 and 6-12 To order copies contact: Charles A. Dana Center P.O. Box M Austin, TX Phone: Fax:

MATHEMATICS IN TEXAS:  Legislative Update  SBOE Update  EOC Update

Current Recommended High School Program for all  freshman class is the 1 st group of students that are required to graduate under the current RHSP  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II  Juniors in (this school year) and every subsequent class must graduate with Algebra II as their 3 rd math credit

House Bill 1  Senator Shapiro: “ the Senate Education Committee is also interested in ensuring that curriculum is more rigorous so that students graduate from high school prepared to either enter the workforce or college without needing remedial courses ”

HB1  New graduation requirements include research writing and 4 courses in the four foundation subjects (ELA, SS, Math, and Science) in the Recommended High School Program and the Distinguished Achievement Program

HB1  Begins with students entering 9 th grade in (4 th year of Math and Science in school year )  These students currently in 8 th grade  SBOE rules TBD during Sept and Nov mtg

Recommended HS Plan Freshmen entering  4 years of mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II +  SBOE is proposing that the 4 th year be a course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite

State Board of Education Motion for first reading at September 14 th SBOE Meeting:  The SBOE will consider increasing credits for the RHSP and the DAP from 24 to 26  Mathematics requirements for RHSP and DAP will include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and an additional approved Math course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite.

EOC Update Executive Order RP53  Signed by the governor on December 16, 2005  Calls for “The development of a series of voluntary end-of-course assessments in Science, Mathematics, and other subjects, currently assessed by the 11 th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, to measure student performance”  For math this includes Algebra I and Geometry

Algebra I End-of-Course Exam  Offered online only  For students enrolled in Algebra I  Testing window: May 7-25, 2007

Geometry End-of-Course Exam  Offered online only  For students enrolled in Geometry  Field-test window: April 23-May 18, 2007  Live test window: May 5-23, 2008

Contact: Norma Torres-Martinez Director of Mathematics

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