CAHSEE California High School Exit Examination

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CAHSEECalifornia High School Exit Examination

• Lincoln Complex
• Local District 5

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Facilitators

• HS Complex
• Garfield E. Garcia/N. Cantu
• Jefferson E. Bernal/B. Fox
• Lincoln D. Moriuchi/D. Torres
• Roosevelt G. Miyata/M. Black
• Wilson A. Amundsen/G. Brown/C.Mata

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Objective

• To understand and have a sense of ownership of
  the Algebra and Functions Standards that support
  the CAHSEE.

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Guiding Inquires

• What kind of teaching are we trying to achieve in
  mathematics?
• What kind of school environments support rigorous
  teaching and learning in mathematics?
• Organized for an Effort-Based Concept of
  Intelligence and Education
• Coherence in the Instructional program
• Culture of Direct Observation, Critical Analysis
  and Two-Way Accountability
• Continuous Professional Development focused on
  improving practice and performance.
• What do we need to learn to achieve this?
• What do we need to do to achieve this?

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PLANNING FOR LEARNING(Standards-Based
Instruction)
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Released Exam Questions

• Remove the CAHSEE Algebra and Functions questions
  42 67 from your packet.
• DIRECTIONS Working by yourself, complete
  questions 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 57, and
  60.
• (Work quietly for 10 minutes.)

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Answers

• Question Number Answer Standard
• 43 D Gr. 7, AF 1.1
• 44 B Gr. 7, AF 1.1
• 46 C Gr. 7, AF 1.2
• 48 B Gr. 7, AF 1.5
• 49 C Gr. 7, AF 1.5
• 51 C Gr. 7, AF 1.5
• 53 D Gr. 7, AF 2.1
• 54 D Gr. 7, AF 2.2
• 57 A Gr. 7, AF 3.1
• 60 B Gr. 7, AF 3.3

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What Is The CAHSEE?

• The CAHSEE is a criterion referenced assessment
  given in two parts.
• It is composed of English-Language Arts questions
  from the state content standards through grade
  10.
• The Mathematics section includes state content
  standards from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
  (including Algebra 1).

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Who Takes the CAHSEE?

• Tenth graders must take the exam in the first or
  second semester.
• Beginning in the 2005-2006 academic year,
  students must pass the CAHSEE in order to earn a
  high school diploma and graduate.
• High school students graduating before the
  2005-2006 school year are exempt from the CAHSEE.

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What Is On the Math Portion?

• The exam is multiple-choice and includes the
  following 6 strands of the state standards.
• Statistics Data Analysis and Probability
• Number Sense Measurement and Geometry
• Math Reasoning Algebra (includes Functions)
• Students are required to demonstrate a strong
  foundation in computation and arithmetic,
  including decimals, fractions, and percentages.

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English-Only Version

• The CAHSEE is given only in English, and all
  students must pass the exam in English in order
  to receive a high school diploma.
• ELLs (English Language Learners) are required to
  take the CAHSEE in grade 10 with all students.
• The law states that during their first 24 months
  in a California school, they are to receive six
  months of special instruction in reading,
  writing, and comprehension in English.

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Score Reports

• School districts receive score reports two months
  after the exam.
• Exams are administered in February, March, and
  November 16th and 17th (make-up).
• Scores range from 250 450.
• A passing score is 350 or higher.

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If a Student Does Not Pass

• Students may bank passing scores, and will
  re-take only the non-passed section.
• They may re-take the test in their junior and
  senior years.

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How Many Questions Are On the CAHSEE?

• The mathematics portion consists of 80 multiple
  choice questions.
• STRAND OF QUESTIONS
• Number Sense 14
• Statistics and Probability 12
• Algebra and Functions 17
• Measurement and Geometry 17
• Mathematical Reasoning 8
• Algebra 1 12

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A Student With Special Needs

• If a student has an IEP (Individualized Education
  Program) or a Section 504 Plan, it should
  describe any special arrangements the student is
  entitled to while taking the exam.
• Students using accommodations receive a score
  just like other students.
• However, students using modifications will
  receive invalidated scores.

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CAHSEE DataLincoln Complex
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CST DataLincoln Complex
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What Do The CAHSEE Scores Indicate?

• Students are usually performing below benchmark
  in Algebra 1, Algebra and Functions, and Geometry
  and Measurement.
• What does this data tell you?
• Look at the data from your high school complex.
  Turn to the person next to you and discuss the
  scores. (5 minutes)

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Middle School Math Standards

• The majority of math state content standards are
  from the 6th and 7th grades.
• Students must have a strong foundation in middle
  school standards in order to pass the CAHSEE.
• The Algebra 1 standards on the CAHSEE are 2.0,
  3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, and
  15.0.
• There are a total of 25 Algebra 1 standards, but
  less than 50 are tested on the CAHSEE.

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Standards Mapping

• Backwards map the Algebra and Functions standards
  from Grade 7 to Pre-Kindergarten (DLM Express).
• Discuss the connections from one grade level to
  the next.
• Begin mapping in the 6th Grade from one strand
  which makes a connection to AF 4.0. For
  example, Grade 6 AF 1.1 connects because
  students are solving linear equations. You may
  use other connections from other strands in Grade
  6 as well.
• Write your results on the green graphic organizer
  provided in your packet.
• Justify your reasoning.

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Transition to the Article

• To understand the connection between the
  backwards mapping and the reading, keep the
  following points in mind
• It may not initially appear connected because the
  standards are written at a lower cognitive level
  and the article is advocating for higher
  conceptual understanding.
• Yet scores on the CAHSEE and the CST suggest that
  our students are not learning at a deep level of
  understanding.

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Introducing The Critical Features of Classrooms

• Read Chapter 1 from
• Making Sense Teaching and Learning Mathematics
  With Understanding
• by James Hiebert, T. Carpenter, et. al.
• Heineman Press, 2000.
• See the handout on Text-Based Seminar Guidelines

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Text-Based Seminar Guidelines

• Purpose Enlargement of understanding of a text,
  not the achievement of some particular
  understanding.
• Ground Rules
• Listen actively.
• Build on what others say.
• Dont step on others talk.
• Silences and pauses are OK.
• Converse directly there is no need to go
  through facilitator.
• Let the conversation flow as much as possible
  without raising hands or using a speakers list.
• Expose/suspend your assumptions.
• Emphasize clarification, amplification,
  implications of ideas.
• Refer to the text challenge others to go to the
  text.
• Watch your air time- both in terms of how often
  you speak, and in terms of how much time you say
  when you speak.

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Summary of Ideas

• Students understanding occurs when skills and
  concept development are balanced.
• Students learn when there is mathematical value
  in the lesson.
• Teachers should establish a culture of learning.
• Teaching is effective when tasks are accessible.
• Every student contributes
• Every student contributes.

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Review of Todays Topics

• Participants backwards mapped in order to
  understand the Algebra and Function standards.
• Participants studied the CAHSEE and CST data and
  discussed implications for instruction.
• Participants read an article on improving student
  learning through teaching for understanding.

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Planning Time

• What are the implications for teaching and
  learning?
• How can our schools prepare students to master
  Algebra in order to pass the CAHSEE?
• Make three commitments to support your students
  passing of the CAHSEE.
• Chart your commitments and share out.

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CAHSEE Website Information

• For released test items that appeared in CAHSEE
  test forms in 2001 and 2002 with new questions
  from 2003, go to the California State Department
  of Education website at
• http//www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee/

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Evaluations

• Please complete the evaluations.
• Thank you for your participation.