1. Analyses of West Virginia Mathematics and Science Curricular Objectives in effect July 2008 William H. Schmidt University Distinguished Professor Michigan State University

2. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Curricular Content Principles  Curricular Coherence Curricular Structure  Curricular Focus Exposure Time (OTL)  Curricular Rigor Level of Cognitive Complexity

3. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Number of Mathematics Topics Intended in Grades 1-8

4. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Mathematics Topics Intended in Grades 1-8 by Top Achieving Countries

5. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Mathematics Topics Intended at Grades 1-8 by West Virginia

6. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Mathematics Topics Intended at Each Grade by West Virginia

7. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Mathematics Topics Linked to Advanced Cognitive Demand Skills in West Virginia Objectives

8. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Ratio of Grade 1-8 Mathematics Topics Associated with Advanced Cognitive Demand Skills to Total Topics Intended for Coverage in West Virginia Objectives

9. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Ratio of High School Course Mathematics Topics Associated with Advanced Cognitive Demand Skills to Total Topics Intended for Coverage in West Virginia Objectives

10. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Mathematics High School Courses (Slide 1)

11. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Mathematics High School Courses (Slide 2)

12. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Mathematics High School Courses (Slide 3)

13. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Mathematics High School Courses (Slide 4)

14. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Number of Science Topics Intended in Grades 1-8

15. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Science Topics Intended at Each Grade by Top Achieving Countries

16. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Science Topics Intended at Grades 1-8 by West Virginia

17. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Science Topics Linked to Advanced Cognitive Demand Skills in West Virginia Objectives

18. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 1)

19. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 2)

20. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 3)

21. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 4)

22. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 5)

23. © 2007 Michigan State University, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Intended Topic Coverage in West Virginia Science High School Courses (Slide 6)