Math Initiative Update

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Math Initiative Update

• Cindy Johnstone,
• Math Coordinator
• State Department of Education

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VISION STATEMENT

• Idahos Math Initiative aims to improve student
  understanding and performance in mathematics and
  elevate public awareness of its importance.

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Three Focus Areas

• Student Achievement
• (including standards, curriculum, assessment,
  and intervention)
• Teacher Education
• Public Awareness

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Focus Area Student Achievement
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High School Standards

• New course specific standards were approved at
  the State Board Mtg. in August.
• Available to districts in 2008-09 school year for
  course development and materials adoption. 9th
  and 10th grade standards still in place.
  Alignment document will be created this year and
  ready for use next fall.
• Course specific standards mandatory in 2009-10
  school year. 9th and 10th grade standards no
  longer available.

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Alignment Document

• Work will begin in November and will include 2
  days
• Work will continue 2 days in February
• Alignment will include content limits for testing
• We are working with Margo Healy from the SBOE and
  DRC on aligning our new standards to the ISAT.
• Federal review will also take place of standards
  for alignment to state test.

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K-8 Standards

• Work will begin in December to rewrite our K-8
  standards to align to the math initiative.
• Writing will align to National Standards,
  Curricular Focal Points from NCTM,
  Recommendations from the National Math Panel, and
  other relevant research.
• This will be a lengthy process with time to
  educate committee members and build a common
  understanding.

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Curricular Materials Review

• Review committee of Idaho Teachers met for a week
  in June of 2008.
• Correlations included a balance of Idaho Content
  Standards and NCTM Process Standards.
• New alignment document used was developed from
  NCTM Principles and Standards for School
  Mathematics.
• The document addressed Problem Solving,
  Reasoning and Proof, Communication, Connections,
  Representation.

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Curricular Materials cont.

• New recommendations were based on committee
  input.
• Curricular Materials will be listed as Highly
  Recommended, Recommended, Recommended with
  Reservations, and Recommended with Strong
  Reservations.
• This provides more feedback to districts when
  adopting materials.

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Caravan Dates

• Moscow October 8
• Boise October 28
• Twin Falls October 29
• Idaho Falls October 30

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Direct Math Assessment

• DMA will continue this year. Based on survey
  results and feedback from the assessment
  committee.
• Date is Wednesday, December 3rd. (DWA is Dec.
  2nd)
• We are exploring options for returning scores
  quicker in the future.
• Nine regional trainings in Sept. and Oct. to
  ensure full implementation and proper use of
  results.
• Trainings included use of tool kit, scoring
  rubric, using information gathered to drive
  instruction.

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Updates for 2008 test

• Students will answer all 5 problems to provide
  additional evidence of proficiency.
• Only 8th graders will be allowed to use a
  calculator. The use of a calculator hindered 6th
  graders from showing the thought process used to
  solve the problems. We often saw an explanation
  of, I used my calculator.

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Primary Math Assessment

• Research-based formative assessment
• Intended for students in grades K, 1, 2.
• Field Test in Spring of 2008.
• Pilot will be done this year.
• Assessment to identify students that exhibit
  characteristics that may hinder math achievement
  or that often lead to high levels of achievement.

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PMA cont.

• Interview type format using a flip book.
• Takes 5-8 minutes per student.
• Intervention booklet, with lesson ideas, will be
  developed for teacher use.
• State Department will pay for subs and materials.
• Training will take place for test administrators.

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Who is involved in this year?

• Schools in each region, covering all
  demographics. Total of 23 districts, in 30
  schools.
• Region I Coeur d Alene, Post Falls, Kellogg
• Region II Orofino, Lewiston, Moscow, Lapwai
• Region III Boise, Meridian, Council, Nampa,
  Fruitland, McCall, Caldwell
• Region IV Blaine Co., Jerome, Twin Falls
• Region V Pocatello, Aberdeen, Soda Springs
• Region VI Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Sugar Salem

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PMA cont.

• Built on 4 main predictors of student success in
  math.
• Number
• Fluency and Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Space
• Measurement
• Spatial Reasoning

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PMA-Measurement
Which line is longer?
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PMA-Spatial Reasoning
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Middle Grade Intervention

• Started reviewing programs in Sept. of 07
• Math Initiative Task Force gave input as well as
  State Dept. Staff.
• Special RFP was sent out.
• Materials reviewed for standards correlation by
  Idaho Teachers in April.
• School visits took place in Pittsburgh and
  California.
• Contract signed in May, 2008.

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Intervention Tool

• Apangea Math, web based program
• Chosen because of their motivation tool,
  immediate feedback, emphasis on problem solving,
  live tutors
• 42,000 seats purchased for this year
• Number of seats were based on Spring ISAT data.
• Used for both remediation and acceleration.
• Training has been ongoing since August.
• Usage is be monitored on a weekly basis.

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Intervention cont.

• For Questions regarding Apangea training,
• please contact
• Glen Zollman at 440-4536
• or gzollman_at_apangealearning.com
• While at the conference
• Louis Piconi, CEO is here from Pittsburgh.

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Focus AreaTeacher Education
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Professional Development

• Mathematical Thinking for Instruction Course (3
  credits)
• Required for certification by 2015 for all
  teachers who teach math and building
  administrators.
• State Department to pay credits and materials for
  the first 3 years.
• Developed based on teacher input through
  roundtables, surveys, and subcommittees.

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MTI cont.

• 3 different classes based on grade level
• K-3 Number Sense
• 4-8 Number Sense
• 6-12 Algebraic Thinking
• Mixture of content and methodology
• Research on how students learn math
• Course offerings posted on the SDE website

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Course Offerings

• This fall the course is being taught in
• Lewiston, Twin Falls, Jerome, Mountain Home,
  Meridian
• This spring the course will be offered in
• Boise, Moscow, Lewiston, Idaho Falls
• This summer the course will be offered in
• Boise, Blaine Co., Grangeville, Coeur d Alene

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MTI course cont.

• Taught by trained facilitators with permission by
  State Dept.
• Assure continuity and fidelity to the vision.
• Follow up provided by Regional Specialists.
• Some districts may want to participate as whole
  districts.
• Future Plans for on-line courses.

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Focus AreaPublic Awareness
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Public Awareness

• Public Service Announcements this fall on both
  televisions and radio.
• Brochures during school year for
  teachers/parents.
• Family Math Nights Partnership w/Micron
• Focus Groups (presentations for State Board of
  Ed., principals, superintendents, Early Learners
  Conf., PTA, business groups, various interest
  groups, etc.)

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Plans for year 2

• Create an elementary and middle level math
  endorsement for teachers certified K-8.
• Develop on line MTI course.
• Recruit and hire 3 more regional specialists.
• Offer intervention tool for high school students.
  
• Work with universities to strengthen teacher
  preparation programs.
• Increase capacity to offer the MTI course.
• Continue communication to parents and general
  public.

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For More Information

• Please see the math initiative website at
• http//www.sde.idaho.gov/
• Or contact Cindy Johnstone at
• cmjohnstone_at_sde.idaho.gov
• 332-6932