1. Math Audit, Literature Review, and Professional Development Plan Seth Taboh Ben Malecki Tony Mango

2. GLCEs The state of Michigan outlines Grade Level Content Expectations (commonly called GLCEs) GLCEs govern curriculum in elementary and middle schools

3. Huron Valley Schools At a district level, Huron Valley Schools has taken GLCEs and created curriculum for grades K-8 Huron Valley Schools also created pacing guides for all subject areas that ensure teachers cover GLCEs consistently

4. HVS Math Department To ensure that the GLCEs are met successfully, departments have their own set of assessments The math department uses assessments throughout the school year to monitor student achievement

5. HVS Math Assessments The math department created assessments to correspond with the Connected Mathematics Series (mini-textbooks) MEAP data (all grades) EXPLORE data (8 th grade)

6. HVS Math Data All data collected by HVS is stored by Pearson and can be accessed by all teachers and administrators Data governs PLCs, Professional Development, Cohort Groups, School Improvement Plans

7. Noteworthy WLMS Gaps 10% of 6 th grade students have not mastered GLCEs 21% of all students have not mastered GLCEs EXPLORE data shows 38% of 8 th graders test below national average

8. Specific WLMS Deficiencies 6 th Grade: – Multiplying and Dividing Fractions – Solving Equations

9. Specific WLMS Deficiencies 7 th Grade: – Solving Proportions – Representing Linear Functions – Computing with Rational Numbers

10. Specific WLMS Deficiencies 8 th Grade: – Pre-algebra – Algebraic Concepts *Our findings show that the 8 th graders struggle with concepts that build off the concepts 6 th and 7 th graders struggle with

11. Ideas for Improvement in Math Scores Model-Building Approach Multiple Models Integrated Technology Cross Curricular

12. PD Recommendation White Lake Middle’s School Improvement Plan calls for mathematics lessons to be taught in every classroom We are recommending devoting more PD time to bringing the cross-curricular mathematics instruction to WLMS – Four stages

13. Stage 1- Literature Study As part of SSR, teachers will be required to read articles regarding cross-curricular mathematics instruction First article: “Supporting Mathematics in Other Subject Areas” by Sheryl Stump, Susan E. Clark, Melissa Mitchell, and Kay Roebuck More literature will be selected throughout year

14. Stage 2- Whole Staff Meeting At a staff meeting… – Discuss article using conversation tools from Yendol-Hoppe, Dana book – Review mathematics obligations of SIP – Teacher questions, concerns

15. Stage 3- Department Meetings Each department will collaborate to incorporate math into lessons Math department will divide and aid in collaboration

16. Stage 4- Team Meetings Teams meet informally daily Team collaboration on cross-curricular mathematics lessons should be part of informal meetings Ask teams to report back at staff meetings about lesson successes and obstacles