1. Michigan Merit Curriculum Overview MMC Overview December 2008

2. MMC Overview MMC Requirements HSCE/CCE Define Credits ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies Personal Curriculum Guideline Information Online, VPAA, World Languages, PE/Health

3. MDE High School Web Page michigan.gov/hsce

4. The Big Picture To be successful in today’s economy, ALL students will need education and training beyond the high school diploma. Research shows students are not prepared to succeed in college or workplace. Courses like Algebra II are new gateway to higher paying jobs..

5. Successful High School Programs “The only way to ensure that all high school students graduate ready to succeed in college and careers is to require the same high-quality college-preparatory curriculum for all students.” Achieve, Inc. Source: Barth, P. and K. Haycock, Core Curriculum for All Students.

6. Successful High School Programs High Schools That Work High expectations –Rigorous requirements –Academic studies applied to real-world problems and projects –Challenging career/technical studies –Work-based learning opportunities

7. School Environment Teachers working together Students actively engaged Productive senior year Guidance Support structures Successful High School Programs High Schools That Work, Southern Regional Education Board, June 2005

8. School Environment Strong math and science backgrounds Creative problem solvers Effective communicators Leadership qualities Flexibility - ability to adapt A minimum of 14 years of education Employers Want

9. School Environment HSCE/CCE Implementation and Alignment Course Sequencing/Cross-Grade Planning Credit Assessments/Portfolio Testing Out Credit Recovery Opportunities Guidance/Career Planning Big Picture Assessment

10. School Environment ACT/MME Cross-Discipline Planning General Knowledge, Processes, Skills –Reading comprehension, inquiry, research –Creative problem solving –Effective communication skills Productive Dispositions Big Picture Assessment

11. School Environment Assess progress in offering –Opportunities for earning required credits Curriculum alignment Assessment development Options for earning/recovering credit Record keeping, transcript revision –Career planning programs EDP (Career Cruising, My Dream Explorer, CareerForward) –Comprehensive guidance –Parent communication Big Picture Assessment

12. School Environment Personal Information Career Goal(s) Educational/Training Goal(s) Assessment Results Plan of Action Parent Consultation/Endorsement (under age 18) Essential Elements of EDPs Courtesy of: Christine Reiff, Office of Career and Technical Preparation

13. School Environment Develop plan of action and timeline –Align courses and written curriculum with requirements and expectations; identify gaps and plan for new offerings – Align instructional resources with district curriculum; identify need for additional materials; develop units of instruction – Identify common course assessments to monitor achievement (or use those developed by MDE) MMC Implementation

14. School Environment Plan for cross-curricular discussions –Become familiar with expectations from other content areas –Identify common content and skills –Identify areas for reinforcement –Identify common ACT/MME components –Include application examples from science in mathematics problems –Include practice in reading informational text in mathematics and science classes MMC Implementation

15. School Environment Preparation for ACT/MME –Become familiar with ACT College Readiness Standards –Review assessed skills –Read ACT resource reports Reading Between the Lines On Course for Success Complete ACT sample test http://www.actstudent.org/pdf/preparing.pdf “Your Guide to the ACT” http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/YourGuidetoACT.pdf http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/YourGuidetoACT.pdf MMC Implementation – ACT

16. School Environment General/Overarching Expectations –Dispositions for Successful Post-Secondary Engagement (p. 3 SC, 4 ELA/MA, or 10 SS charts) –Policy on Learning Expectations –“Things to Remember” (SS HSCE) –General Knowledge, Processes, Skills (SS HSCE) –Introductions in each HSCE and Course/Credit document Big Picture Goals

17. School Environment General/Overarching Expectations –Understanding University Success http://s4s.org/cepr.uus.php –ACT Policy Reports http://www.act.org/path/policy/reports/index.html – ACT College Readiness Standards http://www.act.org/standard/ Big Picture Goals

18. School Environment 2011 Requirements (2006 8 th grade class) Course/Credit Content Expectations for –4 English Language Arts –4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) –3 Science –3 Social Studies Content Area/Learning Experience Guidelines for –1 Physical Education/Health –1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts –On-line course/experience 2016 Requirements (2006 3 rd grade class) Content Area/Learning Experience Guidelines for –2 credits/experience in Languages other than English Michigan Merit Graduation Requirements

19. School Environment Required: 4 credits Credit content is defined by units –4 (or more) model units per credit (year) –Anchor texts narrative/informational –Organized by Big Ideas and Dispositions –Increasing levels of complexity and sophistication Emphasis on –Critical Reading Skills – Informational Text –Ongoing Literacy Development –Communication Skills –Writing Across the Curriculum English Language Arts

20. School Environment Habits of Mind… 9 th Inter-Relationships and Self-Reliance 10 th Critical Response and Stance 11 th Transformational Thinking 12 th Leadership Qualities A lens to focus student thinking toward social action and empowerment. ELA Dispositions

21. School Environment Writing, Speaking, and Representing Writing Process (8) Personal Growth (4) Audience and Purpose (9) Inquiry and Research (7) Finished Products (5) Reading, Listening, and Viewing Strategy Development (12) Meaning Beyond the Literal Level (3) Independent Reading (8) ELA Dispositions Organized by strand and standard Literature and Culture Close Literary Reading (10) Reading and Response (5) (varied genre and time periods) Text Analysis (6) Mass Media (4) Language Effective English Language Use (5) Language Variety (5) 4 strands 14 standards 91 expectations

22. School Environment Unit Development Resources –Unit Development Flip Chart –Unit Framework (in chart form) –9 th and 10 th Model Unit Revisions http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140- 38924_41644_42674---,00.html New High School Parent Guide http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/ELAparentguide_ 229480_7.pdf English Language Arts

23. School Environment The Power of Language - Part 1 Offers resources for developing grammar mini-lessons for all grade levels http://michigan.gov/documents/mde/GrammarModule_186324_ 7.pdf Organized by ACT Standard Category Units include grammar instruction to –enrich writing: add detail, style, voice –create organizational coherence and flow –make writing conventional Grammar Module

24. School Environment The Power of Language – Part 2 Grade level suggestions for developing grammar and rhetoric skills assessed on ACT English Test Organized by ACT English Test Component http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/GrammarModule Part2Complete7-23-08_246369_7.pdf Grammar Module

25. School Environment Required: 4 Credits Credit content is developed for –Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Integrated Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required Senior/final year of math is required – selected from district, online, and/or dual enrollment options Sequence is not mandated Legislation lists examples for 4 th math-related credit, list not exclusive Integrated math allowed Mathematics

26. School Environment Mathematics Expectations Organized by strand, standard, and topic Quantitative Literacy and Logic Reasoning About Numbers, Systems, and Quantitative Situations (13) Calculation, Algorithms, and Estimation (13) Mathematical Reasoning, Logic, and Proof (10) Algebra and Functions Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities (16) Function (16) Families of Functions (27) Geometry and Trigonometry Figures and Their Properties (29) Relations Between Figures (10) Transformations of Figures in the Plane (5) Statistics and Probability Univariate Data – Examining Distributions (9) Bivariate Data – Examining Relationships (6) Samples, Surveys and Experiments (3) Probability Models and Probability Calculation (4) Additional Recommended Expectations Extensions beyond the core Addendum Detailing Outlines for PreCalculus Statistics and Probability 4 strands 13 standards 161 expectations

27. School Environment Conceptual Understanding Comprehension of mathematical concepts, operations, and relations Procedural Fluency Skill in carrying out procedures flexibly and accurately Strategic Competence Ability to formulate, represent, and solve mathematical problems Adaptive Reasoning Capacity for logical thought, reflection, explanation, and justification Productive Disposition Habitual inclination to see mathematics as sensible, useful, and worthwhile, coupled with a belief in diligence Mathematics Dispositions

28. School Environment Required: 3 Credits Credit/content expectations are developed for –Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Biology required of everyone Choice of Physics or Chemistry 3 rd credit to be selected from district or online options, and/or dual enrollment Legislation encourages 4 th credit Sequence not mandated Science

29. School Environment Identifying  Recall, define, relate, represent basic principles Using  Make sense of the natural world, predict and explain observations Inquiry  Identify and explain patterns, habits of mind Reflection  Critique and justify strengths and weaknesses of scientific knowledge Science Dispositions

30. Credit for high school Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry will be defined as meeting BOTH essential and core subject area content expectations. Represents required Choic e A ll

31. School Environment Required: 3 credits Credit content is developed for –World History and Geography, U.S. History and Geography, Civics, and Economics 1 credit in World History and Geography 1 credit in U.S. History and Geography.5 credit in Civics (Civics and Government).5 credit in Economics Social Studies

32. 9-12 WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS 6-88 – INTEGRATED UNITED STATES HISTORY 7 – EASTERN HEMISPHERE STUDIES 6 – WESTERN HEMISPHERE STUDIES K-55 – INTEGRATED UNITED STATES HISTORY 4 – UNITED STATES STUDIES/Michigan history beyond statehood 3 – MICHIGAN STUDIES 2 – THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 1 – FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS K – MYSELF AND OTHERS Sequence of Study

33. School Environment Identify High School sequence Foundations in K-8 –Vertical alignment Identify overarching expectations –General knowledge, processes, skills Design school-wide projects –(service learning) Citizen involvement Social Studies

34. School Environment Make connections to ELA –Unit themes, dispositions, literature –Characteristics of complex text (ACT) –Reading informational text (ACT) –Reading and writing in the content areas Persuasive writing –MME/ACT Writing Test Social Studies

35. High School Guidelines

36. Required: 1 credit Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Guidelines Provide students with experience in the entire artistic/creative process Focus on artistic/creative processes rather than defining set of courses that meet guidelines Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts

37. Requirement: an online learning experience; the law does NOT require a for credit online learning experience Guidelines and Companion Document posted online –Credit or non-credit course or learning experience OR –District has integrated online learning into at least one credit area required for graduation MDE has identified the basic level of technology and internet access for requirement Online Requirement

38. 2016 Requirement (3 rd grade class of 2006-07) (6 th grade class of 2009-10) –2 credits in high school OR –Course work or other learning experiences prior to/during high school (K-12) American Sign Language (ASL) and Heritage Languages qualify toward requirement Requirement may be met on-line Guidelines are posted at high school site World Languages

39. Required: 1 credit Physical Education and Health Guidelines –Must be taught by teachers with the appropriate endorsements (MA, MX or KH for health; MB, MX or SP for physical education) –May be integrated into one course if the teacher is qualified and guidelines for both health and physical education are met. Physical Education/Health

40. A documented process initiated by the parent or emancipated student Modifies certain requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum Allows a school district or academy to give a high school diploma providing the student has successfully completed the personal curriculum Personal Curriculum

41. Allowable modifications Legislative requirements Students with disabilities Transition coordinator’s role Plan for support Personal Curriculum Session

42. Promising Practices Believe all students can graduate Accelerate vs. Remediate –Instead of providing traditional “remedial education” accelerate instruction so that students can transition into a rigorous college-prep curriculum Establish early identification and intervention systems Create circle of support with parents and families

43. Promising Practices Establish supportive and personalized learning environments Combine intensive, individual supports with institutional reforms to support students at risk of dropping out Team teaching and smaller learning communities have shown success Connect relevance and learning

44. Visit High School Site at www.michigan.gov/highschool http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7- 140-38924---,00.html NEW! Michigan Merit Curriculum FAQ http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7- 140-38924-152784--,00.html Additional Information

45. Complete ACT sample test http://www.actstudent.org/pdf/preparing.pdf Additional ACT online tests http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html Other standardized tests (ACT and State/National) @ mel.org http://www.learnatest.com/Institutions/Home.cfm?CFI D=5647478&CFTOKEN=b355699af4ca2b04- C48FD635-E7FF-20D7-BD80E0616D197282 http://www.learnatest.com/Institutions/Home.cfm?CFI D=5647478&CFTOKEN=b355699af4ca2b04- C48FD635-E7FF-20D7-BD80E0616D197282 ACT Sample Tests

46. ACT.org ( POLICY MAKERS ) On Course for Success http://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/success_report.pdf ACT.org ( POLICY MAKERS ) Reading Between the Lines http://www.act.org/path/policy/reports/reading.html ACT.org ( POLICY MAKERS ) College Readiness Standards http://www.act.org/standard/index.html ACT.org ( EDUCATORS ) The ACT Writing Test http://www.act.org/aap/writing/index.html ACT.org

47. Understanding University Success http://www.s4s.org/cepr.uus.php Resources from High Schools That Work (including Making Middle Schools Work) http://www.sreb.org Resources from College Board (Standards for College Success) http://www.collegeboard.com/about/association/academic/academic.html Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for Leading High School Reform (Executive Summary ) http://www.principals.org/s_nassp/sec.asp?CID=706&DID=49788 Find Information on the Web

48. Michigan.gov/oeaa (MME/ACT information) http://michigan.gov/oeaa Michigan.gov/mathematics (mathematics resources) http://www.michigan.gov/mathematics Michigan.gov/science (science resources) http://www.michigan.gov/science Michigan.gov/socialstudies (social studies resources) http://www.michigan.gov/socialstudies Find Information on the Web

49. MDE Contact Information Sally Vaughn, Ph.D. Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer VaughnS@michigan.gov Betty Underwood, Interim Director Office of School Improvement UnderwoodB@michigan.gov Deborah Clemmons, Supervisor Office of School Improvement ClemmonsD@michigan.gov

50. MDE Contact Information High School Content Expectations – Susan Codere Kelly CodereS@michigan.govCodereS@michigan.gov Social Studies Consultant Karen R. Todorov TodoroK@michigan.govTodoroK@michigan.gov Science Consultant Kevin Richard RichardK1@michigan.govRichardK1@michigan.gov

51. MDE Contact Information English Language Arts HS Content Expectations – Elaine Weber, Ph.D. eweber@misd.neteweber@misd.net Mathematics Consultant – Ruth Anne Hodges HodgesR3@michigan.govHodgesR3@michigan.gov English Language Arts Consultant Lynnette VanDyke VanDykeL@michigan.govVanDykeL@michigan.gov

52. MDE Contact Information Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Guidelines Ana Cardona CardonA@michigan.govCardonA@michigan.gov Online Learning Guidelines Barbara Fardell FardellB@michigan.govFardellB@michigan.gov PE/Health Guidelines Kyle Guerrant GuerrantK@michigan.govGuerrantK@michigan.gov