1. Biology simulation data analysis Allen Wilson luz Zoch April 6, 2016
Good morning and thank you for allowing me to share some time with you in regards to the Biology EOC.
I am Allen Wilson and I am an Instructional Coach with the Science Dept.

2. Agenda Data Practices Review Framework Resources
Trends
Practices
Alignment
Check for Understanding
Classroom Visits
Review Framework
Aligned Resources for Targeted Instruction
Resources
Vocabulary
Hands-on
Assessment

3. Data Comparisons
Measured at different performance standards 37% to 39%
2 additional items
If passing standard was at 37% performance would have been at 79%
* First Time 9th Graders
Possible explanations for the decrease –
Students had to answer 2 more questions correctly as compared to last year: 39% (21 correct v. 19 correct) compared to 37%
When the 564 students under unsatisfactory are recalculated with last year’s standard there would have been a 4% increase (80 students) in the number of students meeting standard.
With the change in PD we did not have the full day pull-outs that we have had in the past

4. Biology EOC Standards Breakdown
Students NEED 21items
Use this so that the principals can get a quick refresher on the make-up of the Biology EOC exam. Give them 30 seconds to See… Scan… Analyze before asking questions.
Although we know that over 70% of students will meet the MET Standard it will NOT suffice for final and advanced

5. 2016 1st Time 9th Grade Met Standard @ 39% = 75% Moving to 43% = 65%
61% = 26%
Thinking proactively – next marker at 43% only 65% of the students would have met standard.
1st time 10th grade met standard at 56% students passed
N = 2246

6. IPC Findings 10th Grade made up of LEP = 31% & SPED = 22%
ALL Student Performance
Met Standard
% Passing
9th Grade
2242
1678
75%
10th Grade
301
169
56%
NOT in SPED (2358)
2112
1631
77%
229
164
72%
LEP (338)
238
114
49% 92 43
47%
SPED (N=207)
135 48
36% 72 22
31%
Non-SPED made up 78% of the 10th grade population
10th Grade made up of LEP = 31% &
SPED = 22%
Moved struggling students who had NOT passed STAAR 8th grade into the IPC course to delay the Biology test and provide opportunity for success in 2 of 3 9th grade tests
Less than 10% of students moved
53% were LEP and SPED; all SPED who passed 8th grade science with a modified test moved to Biology
Research on maturity (Hattie Data Analysis) was the purpose for implementation
Data shows NO improvement in LEP and SPED whether they participated in Biology or IPC
Use information to decide future IPC enrollment for first time 9th graders
Findings show that improvement was made for NON-SPED students, especially for 137 NON SPED and LEP

7. Instructional Review & Look Fors
Vocabulary
Hands-on
Assessment
Instructional Review & Look Fors
Academic Vocabulary (Actively Engaged)
Manipulating Vocabulary Cards
Discussion (Teacher to Student, Student to Student, Student to Self)
Use in Writing
Hands-on
Models
iPads
Rotational Review (Dana Center)
Assessment
Aligned to the rigor of the content and process standards
Whiteboard, ticket outs, warm-ups, clicker APPs

8. Content & Process  Instructional Delivery (GRR) Assessment
Increasing visits every week
Content & Process  Instructional Delivery (GRR) Assessment

9. Resources for Biology EOC Review
Tuesday, April 19 – Region 20 4:30-7:00 p.m. Biology Support

10. Review
Vocabulary
Hands-on
Assessment
Biology EOC Success