Algebra Topics/Geometry Concepts: Co-teaching and its Benefits at Mililani High School Sarah Grammo Victoria Fujino
Description and Make-up The Course Description First year – no books, no curriculum Focus – Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) The Demographic
Co-teaching Mililani High School 20 Co-teaching Pairs 20 Co-teaching Pairs Co-teaching Workshops Co-teaching Workshops Get to know your partner Time to collaborate Roles and Responsibilities Belief Belief All students are given equal opportunities Accept & embrace diversity Following the law Least Restrictive Environment
Division of Power Sarah Bad Cop Grades/ Attendance Both Curriculum Development Lesson Planning Teaching (lectures) Grading tests/quizzes Attending meetings Victoria Good Cop Handouts Student Status Reports EA (Educational Assistant) Homework Reteach
METHODS and STRATEGIES
The Curriculum WHAT to do? Re-teach Algebra Nine Power Standards Weekly Packets Utilize data collection
TI-Nspire Uses Formative Daily warm-ups Common assessments for PLC Standardized test practice Summative Weekly quizzes/tests
TI-Nspire Benefits Immediate feedback Student self- reflection Student progress HSA assessment format
The Aftermath 8 th Grade – Final Scores10 th Grade – Round 1
The Concerns DISCONNECT Grades vs Test Scores A’s Pass HSA
The Concerns
The Revamp Curriculum New topics RETENTION Standardized tests practice Incentive to pass the HSA Utilizing Three Bodies Ability groupings HSA pull-out
The RESULTS
The Improvement
The Progress 8 th Grade Final Round 10 th Grade Round 1 10 th Grade Round 2 10 th Grade Round 3
Our Class vs Resource
Our Class vs General Ed
Benefits of ATGC Use of technology Review and repetition with a focus on retention Strengthen Algebra skills Fill in the gaps Gateway to the Least Restrictive Environment Preparation for upper level math Geometry Ready INCREASED CONFIDENCE
Name3rd4th5th6th7th8th10th Well Below ProficiencySPED Approaches ProficiencyDisadvantaged Meets ProficiencyBoth
40% of our students MET PROFICIENCY for the FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES
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