1. Mathematics Program Improvement Review

2. KWL Complete the following sections of the KWL Chart K – What you know? W – What you want to know? We will complete the L section at the conclusion of the workshop

3. Goal The overall goal is to give the school a report that will allow the school to move forward in improving mathematics instruction and the overall mathematics program

4. What the MPIR IS: An opportunity to determine the best direction for the mathematics program of a school A tool to help to focus attention on some of the areas identified as needing improvement A resource for moving forward in making the mathematics program more effective

5. What a MPIR is NOT An evaluation tool A form to identify specific teacher weaknesses

6. 10 key program components Curriculum Instruction Equity and diversity School climate Usefulness Professional environment Community

7. Organization and Leadership Assessment and evaluation Financial material resources

8. Teacher Self-Perception Questionnaire Complete the Teacher Self-Perception Questionnaire Rank the most important standard and least effective standard.

9. The Process The MPIR team members will send a letter of introduction and expectations to the principals. Team members will schedule site visit on a normal school day; teachers are not to give tests Schools should be ready for a visit

10. First the team will meet with the principal – tour building, get team schedule. The principal will turn in: - principal questionnaire - copy of master schedule - copy of school improvement plan - state test data - list of media center math resources

11. The teacher will complete the teacher questionnaire upon arrival to be returned to team before leaving Classroom observations – each configuration, grade level, course offering, special ed, regular ed, inclusion classes, resource teachers - the team may walk around the room - the team will collect the Class Description sheet

12. Interviews will be conducted with principal, teachers, parents, students The team will visit computer labs, library/media centers

13. Other sources of information they will collect Sample student work Sample workbook pages/worksheets - textbook and teacher-made Sample assessments Sample lesson plans Curriculum maps/pacing guides

14. Role Play Activity

15. WHAT DO THEY EXPECT TO FIND? Materials readily accessible Evidence of mathematics activity in the classroom and/or in displays A defined curriculum, aligned to state and local objectives A variety of documentation of student progress and participation in mathematics Teachers familiar with and confident about their mathematics program

16. A defined curriculum, aligned to state and local objectives A variety of documentation of student progress and participation in mathematics Teachers familiar with and confident about their mathematics program Evidence of mathematics in long-range/unit/daily plans Positive attitudes from faculty, staff, parents, and students

17. The principal focusing on effective instructional practices and supporting the teachers in the implementation of aligned curriculum lessons and activities. Parent/community involvement in mathematics activities A system of accountability/alignment of teaching to program standards Mathematics targeted in the School Improvement Plan and the plan is reviewed/ monitored for progress regularly

18. Evidence of the use of instructional technology to enhance data collection, interpretation, and communication Equity within the mathematics program, i.e., all students have equal access to high quality instruction as evidenced by high achievement regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning style or multiple intelligence, and ability

19. You be the Judge… 2 groups – Scripter Classroom Observations Watch the video and either script or complete the Classroom observation sheets.

20. Compare your results Did we all see the same things? Would we all agree on all the points observed?

21. Final Report One copy sent/personally delivered to the principal only

22. Remember The focus of the MPIR is to bring about a positive change in the students’ mathematics learning.