1. 2/8/11
TEA Mathematics Curriculum Update Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics Everly Broadway, Ed.D., Director of Mathematics Lindsey Perry, Assistant Director of Mathematics 2/8/11 1

2. Higher Expectations •College and Career Readiness Standards
•End of Course Tests
•Graduation Requirements

3. Twelfth Graders Eleventh Graders Eighth graders
Where are they in ?
Twelfth Graders
First class to have 4 X 4 RHSP
Eleventh Graders
First 8th grade class affected by SSI grade advancement requirements
Eighth graders
First class to have end-of-course assessments as a graduation requirement 13

4. Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR)
At its January meeting, the State Board of Education approved for second reading and final adoption 19 TAC Chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, Subchapter C, High School, §111.37, Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (One Credit).
TEKS will be available soon in the Texas Register.
PEIMS code is expected to be available in March. 14

5. Algebra Readiness Components
Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points (TxRCFP)
Professional Development
Math supplemental diagnostic screening instrument
Grants to districts
Website: (TXAR) Texas Algebra Ready---

6. Algebra Readiness Components
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Algebra Readiness Components
Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points (TxRCFP)
Mathematics Professional Development Academies
MSTAR Universal Screener
Grants to Districts

7. Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points
Directions for Presenter: Italics
Information for Presenter to Convey: Bold
Give participants some time to look through their whole grade level in the TXRCFP publication. Provide explanations for Continuing Experiences and Introductory Experiences using the following statement:
“All TEKS statements that did not fit into one of the three or four categories in a grade level were skills that either introduced material that would become a focus in a later grade or continued or extended material from a previous grade.”
Source: Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points for Kindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics

8. Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points K-8
Aligns student expectations to key topics (focal points)
Emphasizes integration of concepts across the strands/skills that naturally leads to mathematical connections and higher-level thinking
Identifies critical areas that connect and integrate mathematical proficiency and understanding
Deep and complex level of understanding
What are the major differences between the SEs organized by CFPs and those organized by strands?
The SEs in the CFPs are organized around big ideas that emphasize integration of concepts across the strands/skills and lead naturally to mathematical connections and higher-level thinking.
The strands are organized around single topics that tend to lead to teaching isolated topics that are then checked off.
The CFPs highlight connections among the SEs.  For example, the word “proportionality” appears on all of the magnifying glass cards with the exception of 8.1A.
A CFP encourages the integration of both application and computation.
A CFP’s grouping of student expectations provides the opportunity for more in-depth study of a concept.
Why can a student expectation be included in more than one CFP?
Mathematics is not a set of skills to be taught in isolation. But rather, mathematics is like fabric with skills being the threads woven together to create the completed cloth. Building connections among concepts is the means to creating strength and durability in students’ understanding of mathematics.
How might using the SEs organized by CFPs impact instruction?
By integrating concepts:
Teaching the concept of (8.6A) generating similar figures using dilations should also use rational numbers in various forms (8.1B). 
Include (8.6A) connections between similar figures and (8.10A) effect on perimeter and area when dimensions are changed (8.10A
The CFPs develop a mathematical idea or theme, which allows teachers to prioritize and determine where they could spend the most classroom instruction time.
The CFPs provide for more integration of problem-solving as a vehicle for strengthening computational skills.
All TEKS statements that did not fit into one of the three or four categories in a grade level were skills that either introduced material that would become a focus in a later grade or continued or extended material from a previous grade.”

9. Current Professional Development
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Current Professional Development
ESTAR
MSTAR Academy I (Part A)
MSTAR Academy 1 (Part B-- online follow-up)
GATAR
Algebra I EOC Success
We recognize for students to be successful in a rigorous Algebra II course and pass an End of Course exam in Algebra II they need to arrive in high school algebra ready. Algebra readiness begins before high school.
The largest piece is MSTAR. Why?

10. Summer 2011 MSTAR Academy I (Part B) Completion MSTAR Academy II
Geometry EOC Success
Algebra II EOC Success
Algebra II & Geometry – Summer 2011

11. Goal: Algebra Readiness
Mathematics Professional Development Academies
MSTAR
EOC Success
ESTAR
Goal: Algebra Readiness

12. All of the Algebra Readiness Professional Development emphasizes levels of understanding.

13. MSTAR Academy I Professional Development Overview
Days 1-3:
Face-to-Face or Online Introductory Training
Days 4-5:
Professional Development through
Online Courses
Day 6:
Face-to-Face Training
MSTAR Academy I: Review and Needs Assessment (prerequisite)
Choice of Four 2-hour Online Courses
MSTAR Academy I: Lesson Study Model Implementation
MSTAR Universal Screener Overview
TELLIT : Math Cognitive Learning Environment
TELLIT : Math Linguistic Learning Environment
TELLIT : Math Affective Learning Environment
Fraction/Decimal Relationships & Operations
More About RtI Tier II for the Math Learner
Addressing the G/T Math Learner Through RtI
Addressing the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in Math
Why are they different, how do 5&6 vs 7&8 fit together?

14. Focus on RTI and Tier II Intervention Summer 2011 Face-to-face 2 days
MSTAR Academy II
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
MSTAR Academy II
Targeted at grades 5-8
Focus on RTI and Tier II Intervention
Summer 2011
Face-to-face
2 days

15. Geometry EOC Success Academy
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Geometry EOC Success Academy
Focuses on strategies to prepare students for success on the EOC assessment
Explores hands-on, student-centered lessons
Strengthens connections to CCRS and ELPS
Applies RtI and G/T strategies
Available through ESCs
Summer 2011; 2 days

16. Algebra II EOC Success Academy
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Algebra II EOC Success Academy
Focuses on strategies to prepare students for success on the EOC assessment
Explores hands-on, student-centered lessons
Strengthens connections to CCRS and ELPS
Applies RtI and G/T strategies
Available through ESCs
Summer 2011; 3 days
These math Professional Development academies are only the beginning.
Our goal is to empower all teachers so that their students are successful in HS and beyond.

17. National Mathematics Advisory Panel Final Report 2008

18. National Mathematics Advisory Panel (NMAP) Recommendations
5/3/2019
National Mathematics Advisory Panel (NMAP) Recommendations
Three Critical Foundations of Algebra
Fluency with whole numbers
Fluency with fractions
Particular aspects of geometry and measurement
In our MSTAR initiative, we have focused on those focal points that directly impact students’ readiness for success in algebra. These critical foundations include
Fluency with whole numbers
Fluency with fractions
Particular aspects of geometry and measurement

19. 5/3/2019
An RtI Model

20. Focused Core Curriculum/Instruction Tier I Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points (TXRCFP/TEKS)
100%
85%
Directions to Presenter: Italics
Information for Presenter to Convey: Bold
As part of the MSTAR (Middle-School Students in Texas: Algebra Ready) effort and the Algebra I EOC Success effort, discussions about Quality Tier I instruction are taking place.
If the blue rectangle represents 100% of the students who are enrolled in Algebra II, (first click) the light blue rectangle represents the minimum amount of students who should achieve success during original, or Tier I, instruction (85%).
(Second click)
The light green rectangle represents the amount of students experiencing success based on current Algebra I EOC data (which is skewed based on who is taking the assessment.)
(Third click)
The arrows represents “the target” of this professional development.

21. MSTAR Universal Screener
Based on algebra-readiness content from TxRCFP, grade 5-8
Designed to be administered in fall, winter, and spring
Used as a formative assessment system to support instructional decisions
Assesses Foundation, Bridging, and Target knowledge representations
Available on TMSDS

22. Connections Across the Knowledge Representations
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Connections Across the Knowledge Representations
Bridging
Knowledge and Skills
Foundational Knowledge and Skills
Target Knowledge and Skills
Directions for Presenter: Italics
Information for Presenter to Convey: Bold
Have participants at their tables choose one focal point from Grades 5-8 and discuss how they might describe each of these levels for that focal point.

23. MSTAR Universal Screener Performance Levels

24. MSTAR Universal Screener Reports
Class Performance Summary Report
MSTAR Comparison Reports
Comparisons Over Time
Comparisons Across Classes
Comparisons Across Grades
Comparisons Across Teachers

25. Classroom Performance Summary Report

26. MSTAR Comparison Report – Comparison Over Time

27. MSTAR Universal Screener
Spring Testing Window
March 21 through April 15, 2011

28. Texas Education on iTunes U
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Texas Education on iTunes U

29. Presidential Awards (PAEMST)
The National Science Foundation, under the direction of the White House, approves the Texas candidates as finalists for the national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award. If chosen as a national winner, the state finalists will receive $10,000 and an all-expense-paid trip for two to Washington D.C. for ceremonies that include recognition from the President of the United States at the Capital.
Texas Finalists Selected (K-6)
Nominations (7-12) Due April 1, 2011
Applications (7-12) Due May 1, 2011
More information at
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30. Presidential Awards (PAEMST)
2010 Texas Elementary Mathematics Finalists
Elizabeth Hudgins is a 5th grade teacher at Eanes Elementary School in Eanes ISD and has 8 years of teaching experience.
Lorene Wallace is a 1st grade teacher at Bryker Woods Elementary School in Austin ISD and has 6 years of teaching experience.  
Stephanie Weaver is a 3rd grade teacher at Shadycrest Elementary School in Pearland ISD and has 14 years of teaching experience.
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31. Presidential Awards (PAEMST)
2010 PAEMST Awardee for Texas Mathematics
Mallory Zimmerman
Mallory Zimmerman is a 23-year veteran teacher and currently teaches algebra at Uvalde Junior High School in Uvalde CISD. Her principal is Kenneth Mueller and her superintendent is Wendell Brown.
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32. Other Agency Resources

33. Questions About Educator Certification?
Live Chat
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Look for the grey chat box located on TEA’s Educator Certification Web page:
Toll-free number (888)
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34. Project Share
Project Share provides an elearning platform to support a community of practitioners dedicated to improving teaching and learning through an interactive and engaging environment.
Information is available from your education service center.

35. Introducing a global online learning community where educators collaborate, share resources, and showcase accomplishments.

36. Project Share Complete online professional development courses
Collaborate and share resources with other teachers
same interests
same professional development needs
Access digital content
Online repositories
State owned instructional materials

37. Project Share: Courses

38. OnTRACK FOR COLLEGE READINESS PROJECT OVERVIEW

39. OnTRACK overview
Online learning tools (lessons) for students in the areas of math, science, ELA and social studies developed to increase student preparedness and performance on STAAR high school assessments leading to a higher degree of College and Career Readiness.
All learning tools are being developed within TEA’s Project Share platform.
It’s free-use as much or as little as you need.

40. Project Goals
Help students exceed the minimum score required on each high school STAAR assessment in order to meet graduation requirements.
Prepare all students to meet the college-readiness component of the Algebra II STAAR assessment.

41. OnTRACK Courses Should be used as a supplemental resource.
May be used as intervention or acceleration materials with students.

42. Mathematics Courses Algebra 1 6 units –61 lessons Geometry

43. What do lessons include?
Video
You Tube, Teacher Tube, National Geographic, etc.
Assessments and self check items
Interactive learning opportunities
Multiple representations
Lots of pictures that connect the content to a context
Digital assets
Open source
From a repository

44. On Track for College Readiness—Supplemental Course Material for Students-Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

45. Project Share
Option 1: Enter through the Project Share website at
Option 2: Enter through the Epsilen website at
Contact your ESC for account information

46. Texas Reading First Demonstration Site Project
Shallowater Elementary Shallowater ISD Phil Warren, Superintendent Mary Hughes, Principal Terri Nichols, Literacy Coach
As most of you are aware, the TEA has initiated an online, interactive website designed to provide educators with professional development opportunities and alternative ways to collaborate with colleagues when face-to-face isn’t feasible. With the support of the Educational Service Centers, many educators have received usernames and passwords to access the plethora of material being developed.
The screen shot that you are looking at is the landing page for the educator section in Project Share. This page provides information about Project Share and, if you look in the top right corner, is where you log in to access course materials.

47. © Texas Education Agency/University of Texas System
Another way of accessing the course material is through the Epsilen platform. Similar to the Project Share home page, you will need to log in at the top right to gain access to course materials.
© Texas Education Agency/University of Texas System

48. TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Project Share
Questions may be sent to the Project Share mailbox:
TEA Contact is Kerry Ballast:
More information is available on the Project Share website:
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50. TASA/TASB 9/25/10
Curriculum Contact Information
Everly Broadway, Ed.D.
Director, Mathematics
Lindsey Perry
Assistant Director, Mathematics
Division of Curriculum
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51. We appreciate your service to the students of Texas.
TASA/TASB 9/25/10
We strive to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
Thank you.
We appreciate your service to the students of Texas.