July, 2006 Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching Administrators’ Strand Presented by: Norma Torres-Martinez Director of Mathematics CAMT 2006

July, 2006 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

July, 2006 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

July, 2006 Proclamation 04: Secondary Math  The SBOE released Proclamation 2004; however, funding for any proclamation is a decision made by the legislature. We will not know the status of funding for Proclamation 2004 until the next legislative session in 2007.

July, 2006 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

July, 2006 Elementary Math Textbook Review  : Adoption Year for K - 5  : Textbooks scheduled to be in classrooms  We will not know the status of funding for Proc 05 until the next legislative session

July, 2006 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

July, 2006 MATHEMATICS IN TEXAS:  Legislative Update  SBOE Update

July, 2006 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”  HB 1 will provide:  Property tax relief  A teacher pay raise  High school allotment  Incentives for educators  Many other innovative programs

July, 2006 HB1  Uniform school start date: not before the fourth Monday in August  No waivers will be granted  In effect for school year  Any waivers already granted for are revoked  Year-round schools not affected

July, 2006 HB1  Emphasis on college and work readiness  TEA and THECB to collaborate  TEA already has an Office of P-16 Coordination  All districts must provide college credit opportunities for HS students by fall 2008 (includes AP/IB as well as dual credit)  Institutions of higher education are directed to assist

July, 2006 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  Begins with students entering 9 th grade in (4 th year of Math and Science in school year )  SBOE rules TBD during Sept and Nov mtg

July, 2006 HB1  Briefing book, including summaries by section and contact information, can be found at:  okspecial.pdf okspecial.pdf  FAQ can be found at: 

July, 2006 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

July, 2006 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.

July, 2006 State Board of Education Motion for first reading at September 14 th SBOE Meeting :  Staff was also asked to present a recommendation for inclusion of an Engineering course for math and or science.  Staff will also have to present a plan for adopting TEKS for new math and science courses.  Science for RHSP and DAP will include Biology, Chemistry and Physics and an additional approved laboratory-based science course for which these three required science courses are prerequisites.

July, 2006 State Board of Education SBOE welcomes input from Texas educators! Public Comment, Testimony, and Hearings Procedures for Taking Public Testimony at SBOE meetings Registration Sheet for Public Testimony

July, 2006 Recommended High School Program for all  freshman class is the 1 st group of students that must graduate with the current RHSP  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II  Juniors in (this coming school year)  Districts may place students on the minimal plan only with committee approval  These decisions should not be made until the student is about to enter the Junior year  Decisions should be based on individual circumstances

July, 2006 Considerations for Algebra II  Algebra II should not be used as a TAKS prep course  Undermines the intent of the legislature  Algebra II has only one PEIMS number  All TEKS for Algebra II must be taught to all students  Algebra II TEKS are non-negotiable

July, 2006 Considerations for Algebra II  Tracking is NOT encouraged  The intent is a rigorous Algebra II course that will ensure student success in College Algebra or the workforce without needing remedial classes

July, 2006 Current Recommended HS Plan  Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II as the 3 rd math credit  What happens to the course: Mathematical Models with Applications?

July, 2006 Mathematical Models with Applications  MMA course and TEKS are NOT GOING AWAY  MMA TEKS integrates Algebra I and HS Geometry content  MMA provides a “bridge” course for students to be successful in Algebra II

July, 2006 MMA provides a “bridge” course for success in Algebra II  ISDs use many different models/configurations to ensure their students’ success in Algebra II  MMA is a course that can have tremendous acceleration results through modeling when the appropriate curriculum is offered to educators and students

July, 2006 MMA provides a “bridge” course for success in Algebra II  One example is ESC Region 4: they work with many districts who have been successful with this type of curriculum  Students concurrently enrolled in Algebra II and MMA  Students enrolled in MMA to prepare for success in Algebra II as seniors  Many of your ESC math specialists have attended this curriculum training and are excellent resources

July, 2006 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)  Maximizing Algebra II Performance (MAP)  Texas Regional Math Collaboratives have received grants to provide these professional development modules to teachers.

July, 2006 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.

July, 2006 Math TEKS Refinement (MTR) modules  Developed by: A team of mathematics faculty at Tarleton State University and classroom teachers.  Math TEKS were refined in 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  Ask your local Education Service Center or district math specialist for training dates.

July, 2006 Math TEKS Connections Modules (MTC)  Educate teachers about the inherent alignment between concepts and their connections to other concepts or big ideas vertically within a grade band as well as other strands within the grade level.  MTC being developed in partnership with TEA, Texas A&M University, and Education Service Centers, Region 4 and 13.  Available to teachers late summer 2007 and fall 2007.

July, 2006 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.

July, 2006 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.  Available to teachers late summer and fall 2007.

July, 2006 Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Teaching Math  TEA, in partnership with the  Office of Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, UT Austin,  has issued 20 grant awards for Math Collaboratives next school year,

July, 2006 “Math Collaboratives”  The purpose of these grants is to improve the academic achievement of students in mathematics by providing  High quality, sustained, and high intensity professional development focused on the education of mathematics teachers as a career-long process.  I.e., math collaboratives will help train teachers on the PD modules currently being developed and disseminated.

July, 2006 Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Teaching Math  ESC Region 1ESC Region 12  ESC Region 2ESC Region 13  ESC Region 3ESC Region 14  ESC Region 4ESC Region 15  ESC Region 5ESC Region 16  ESC Region 7ESC 17/Texas Tech  ESC Region 8ESC Region 18  ESC Region 9ESC Region 19  ESC Region 10ESC Region 20  ESC Region 11  Our Lady of the Lake University/San Antonio

July, 2006 Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Teaching Math  For more information regarding the Math Collaboratives: 

July, 2006 Assessing our Curriculum:  TAKS Update  What’s new  All math Tests will be on the TEA Website on July 28th

July, 2006 Release of TAKS Tests  TEA has released student expectations assessed on the 2006 tests. They are posted online.  TEA will release TAKS tests for the school year  Released tests posted online on July 28, 2006  Delivered to districts by August 11 th

July, 2006 Eligibility of TEKS for TAKS The Student Assessment Division of the Texas Education Agency is now able to assure Texas educators that the spring 2007 (and beyond) TAKS math tests will be aligned to the 2005 refined mathematics TEKS for both secondary and elementary. This means that TAKS test items addressing student expectations from the 1997 original math TEKS that are no longer part of the 2005 refined math TEKS will be deleted from our TAKS math item banks. The spring 2007 TAKS math tests will continue to assess eligible content from the 2005 refined math TEKS.

July, 2006 Effects of TEKS Refinements on TAKS Grades 6-11 Exit Level  Spring 2006 tests did not assess skills/concepts that had been removed from the TEKS, i.e. narrower focus, limitations, etc.  Spring 2007 tests may include field test items that assess additional skills/concepts  Spring 2008 tests may include live items (for accountability) that assess additional skills/concepts

July, 2006 Effects of TEKS Refinements on TAKS Grades 3-5  Spring 2007 tests will not assess skills/concepts that have been removed from the TEKS, i.e. narrower focus, limitations, etc.  Spring 2008 tests may include field test items that assess additional skills/concepts  Spring 2009 tests may include live items (for accountability) that assess additional skills/concepts

July, 2006 Elementary Math TAKS Survey  Online survey will be conducted:  Aug 1 – Sept 30, 2006  Similar to the one conducted on the refined secondary math TEKS  Groups of teachers at each grade level on each campus will work together to complete the online survey.

July, 2006 Personalized Study Guides  Students who failed exit level TAKS in April 2006  June 2006 – Personalized Study Guides (PSG) can be downloaded from Grow Network  Developer of the PSG 

July, 2006 Fall Personalized Study Guides  Districts will receive two deliveries of printed guides  Aug 31: Grade 9 & 10 students who did not meet standard on spring 2006 TAKS  Sept 9: Exit level who did not meet standard on spring or summer 2006  Can also access PSG online

July, 2006 Executive Order RP53 Signed by the Governor of Texas on December 16, 2005-End of Course Tests  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

July, 2006 Geometry End-of-Course Field Test  On-Line Field Test  Testing window extended!  April 23—May 18  Primary TAKS testing week: April 16-20

July, 2006 Governor Perry announces T-Stem Centers and Academies  $71 million committed to Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)  Part of Texas High School Project  Estab 35 small schools that will offer focused opportunities in STEM related curriculum  5 regional T -STEM Centers

July, 2006 T-STEM  T-STEM grants will help lay the groundwork to dramatically improve math and science instruction.  The Academies will use innovative approaches to improve education in these critical areas and then the Centers and the T- STEM network will share this new information with other schools throughout the state.  Charles A. Dana Center named first of 6 STEM Centers.

July, 2006 T-STEM Centers  Will develop new science, technology, engineering, and math instructional materials  Will provide PD training to teachers and school leaders.  Will evaluate the practices used at T-STEM academies to identify successful practices that can be duplicated in other schools.  will be a planning year. Will open in 2007.

July, 2006 Regional T-STEM Centers named  ESC 1 partnering with UT-Pan Am, 13 school districts, and Charles A. Dana Center  ESC 13 partnering with ESC 20, UT Austin, SAISD, Taylor ISD  Texas A&M partnering with Dallas ISD, ESC 10  Texas Tech partnering with Lubbock ISD, ESC 14, 15,16, 17, and 18  UT El Paso partnering with ESC 19 and 12 school districts in El Paso area

July, 2006 T-STEM Network  Will be developed in  Best practices identified by the academies and centers will be shared through a T-STEM network.  Through the network, schools across Texas will have access to relevant PD, a rigorous math and science curriculum, lesson plans infused with real- world activities in math and science, and advice from peers and experts.

July, 2006 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:

July, 2006 TAKS 2006 Statewide Results How are we doing?

July, 2006 TAKS 2006 Middle School Results Math Statewide Preliminary GradeMet StandardCommended Performance 382 %28% 4 83%31% 590 % After 2 administrations 41%

July, 2006 TAKS 2006 Middle School Results Math Statewide Preliminary GradeMet StandardCommended Performance 679 %31% 770 %13% 867 %15%

July, 2006 TAKS 2006 High School Results Math Statewide Preliminary GradeMet StandardCommended Performance 956%14% 1060%12% 11-Exit Level77%18%

July, 2006 Mathematics Overall Look GradeMet StandardCommended 2005 to % to 82%25% to 28% 481% to 83%28% to 31% 588% to 90% After 2 administrations % to 41% After 2 administrations

July, 2006 Mathematics Overall Look GradeMet StandardCommended 2005 to % to 79%27% to 31% 764% to 70%12% to 13% 861% to 67%15% to 15% 956% to 56%15% to 14% 1058% to 60%9% to 12% 1181% to 77%16% to 18%

July, PAEMST Awardee  Ms. Lyneille Meza  Strickland Middle School Denton ISD

July, PAEMST Finalists  Kristine Botterman  Grapevine/Colleyville ISD  Kathy Letchworth  Plano ISD  Kit B’Smith  Pflugerville ISD  PAEMST will announce winner Spring 07

July, PAEMST finalist Kris Botterman Cross Timbers MS Grapevine/Colleyville ISD 6th grade math teacher

July, PAEMST finalist Kathy Letchworth Frankford Middle School Plano ISD 6th grade math teacher

July, PAEMST finalist Kit B’Smith Pflugerville Middle School Pflugerville ISD 6th grade math teacher

July, 2006 “We dedicate this new website—Our Schools, Our Stars—to the quiet successes our school community achieves everyday.” Shirley J. Neeley

July, Math List Serve: Please Join… Our way of “shouting out” to you when you are busy And something Important comes Up for math In Texas…

July, 2006 Who to Contact: Norma Torres-Martinez Director of Mathematics

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