1. For all stakeholders in Smitha Middle School April 30, 2013
A “Data Blast” of Math
For all stakeholders
in Smitha Middle School
April 30, 2013

2. of Student Achievement
A Review of the
Current Celebrations
&
Remaining
Challenges
of Student Achievement

3. Enrollment pattern is consistent 43% transiency rate
Hispanic population has dropped 2% for 3 years

4. Closing the Gap with State…and Working to Close the District Gap
YEAH!
We’re getting there!!!!

5. 6th Grade Comparison

6. 7th Grade Comparison

7. 8th Grade Comparison

8. Summary of School, District and State Data Trends
Although our school is showing improvement in mathematics achievement, we still lag behind district and state proficiency levels, respectively. Sharp, upward achievement trends are occurred in 6th and 8th grades in th grade math proficiency levels tend to be higher with a slight drop following in 8th grade.

9. And the Questions Are… Why does our mathematics
achievement appear to be
leveling off instead of growing
as the district and state?
What caused drops and
stagnation in math proficiency
in 2010? Is it corrected now?
Why is there a drop in math
achievement after 7th grade?
How did 6th and 8th grades
achieve such gains in 2012?

10. Positive Trending…Against the Odds
Even as the school wide economically disadvantaged population grows, our math achievement continues to rise closing the gap!
YES, WE CAN!!!

11. Strictly Smitha Data

12. 6th Grade Domain Information

13. 7th Grade Domain Information

14. 8th Grade Domain Information

15. Summary of Domain Trends & Questions
Algebra is the
weakest domain
among all the grades.
Numbers and
operations shows
the most growth.
Students are trending
toward consistency
with geometry and
data analysis and
probability.
Why are students weaker in algebra when they are showing improvement in numbers and operations? Could it be the word problems requiring algebraic formulas?
Are students becoming more successful in geometry because it is a “visual” and “hands-on” math concept?
Could we review student proficiency in word problems from each domain?

16. Starting Point Domain Data for 2013

17. Our Next Steps up the Ladder
Our proposed mathematics goal is to continue to raise stagnant math scores by focusing on the correlation between high needs groups and domains.
Need to focus more on SIP math goal and related student learning problems…
Change SIP goal?
Current SIP Goal: Increase student proficiency in algebraic problem solving
Need help from teachers to find the student learning problems...

18. It’s Your Turn!!!
Help your Data Team evaluate proposed solutions by: Please visit the Media Center copy room to “play” with “hands-on” supplemental math curriculum manipulatives proposed for purchase and fill out a 5-minute feedback form! Attempt to find ways to integrate math vocabulary and problem solving concepts with other subject areas. Suggest ways that math teachers can teach “reading in the math context” to support word problem understanding. Volunteer to support our data team! We want and need your help!

19. It’s Still Your Turn!!!
Even if math is not “your primary subject,” if you are certified and willing, sign up to participate in student tutoring broken down by domain! The Math Department will be breaking down their common assessment data differently by domain using pre-assessment, 2 formative assessments, and post-assessment for every unit. The Data Team wants to hear your ideas for increasing student math achievement and relevancy. Please offer your ideas and feedback to help us close the math achievement gap!