1. The State of Social Science education in M-DCPS
Much to celebrate and so much more to accomplish.

2. The Current Situation in Social Sciences in M-DCPS is…..
EOC Data- How did we do?
For 11th grade U.S. History- 3rd consecutive year showing growth/improvement.
For 7th grade Civics- 2nd consecutive year showing growth/improvement.

3. 2015 and 2016 Civics and US History EOC Percent Scoring Levels 3-5
Difference 15-16
District 61 64 +3
State 65 67 +2
M-DCPS students improved on both Social Studies EOCs.
Civics is a middle-grades course, and most students take it while in grade 7 (n=25,925)
Outpaced the state, with a 3 percentage point increase in Civics.
US History is typically taken in Grade 11 (n= 22,196). M-DCPS showed a 1 percentage point increase in U.S. History.
US History
2015
2016
Difference 15-16
District 59 60 +1
State 66

4. M-DCPS students improved on both Social Studies EOCs.
Civics is a middle-grades course, and most students take it while in grade 7 (n=25,925)
Outpaced the state, with a 3 percentage point increase in Civics.
US History is typically taken in Grade 11 (n= 22,196). M-DCPS showed a 1 percentage point increase in U.S. History.

5. M-DCPS students improved on both Social Studies EOCs.
Civics is a middle-grades course, and most students take it while in grade 7 (n=25,925)
Outpaced the state, with a 3 percentage point increase in Civics.
US History is typically taken in Grade 11 (n= 22,196). M-DCPS showed a 1 percentage point increase in U.S. History.

6. M-DCPS students improved on both Social Studies EOCs.
Civics is a middle-grades course, and most students take it while in grade 7 (n=25,925)
Outpaced the state, with a 3 percentage point increase in Civics.
US History is typically taken in Grade 11 (n= 22,196). M-DCPS showed a 1 percentage point increase in U.S. History.

7. M-DCPS students improved on both Social Studies EOCs.
Civics is a middle-grades course, and most students take it while in grade 7 (n=25,925)
Outpaced the state, with a 3 percentage point increase in Civics.
US History is typically taken in Grade 11 (n= 22,196). M-DCPS showed a 1 percentage point increase in U.S. History.

8. Based on this information……
Where do we need to improve as a District?
How do we get there?
How can we improve our approaches for students who are struggling to reach proficiency levels?
Are we collaborating with school-site talent who specialize in SPED and ESOL?

9. Elementary- laying the foundation (especially in grades 4 and 5).
Everybody has a role……
Elementary- laying the foundation (especially in grades 4 and 5).
MS. Change is Sequence of Courses- 20 of the 35 EOC assessed benchmarks for Civics can de directly correlated to MS U.S. History
SHS. World History- 11 of the 18 EOC assessed benchmarks for 11th grade U.S. History can be directly correlated to 9th grade World History.

10. Everybody has a role……
Skills. All Social Sciences courses have the paramount responsibility of emphasizing skills that can be uniquely enhanced in Social Science education:
Analysis of Primary and Secondary Sources
Citing Evidence to Support Conclusions
Developing Positive Civic Dispositions (engaged citizenry)
Evaluating Credible Sources of Information
Developing a Respect for and Appreciation for History (cultural literacy); and
Speaking and Writing to inform and persuade.

11. New Resources to Support Social Sciences Goals……
Elementary- History Labs for Grades 4 and 5
MS. Stand-alone Lessons Tied to Civics for the New 6th Grade U.S. History Course.
SHS. Stand-alone Lessons Tied to U.S .Hisory for the 9th grade World History Course.
Financial Literacy- K-12 lessons (15 per grade level) emphasizing skills students will need to be financially literate individuals.
Updated History Labs for Grades 4-11.
MS and SHS Law Studies Frameworks.
Best Practices in Mastering Academic Vocabulary.
In your break-out sessions you will have more information on these new resources.

12. The State of Social Science education in M-DCPS
Let’s put the Civic Mission back into schools!