our mission: preparing students for postsecondary success mansoureh tehrani metsa @ r. l. turner...
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Our Mission:Preparing Students for Postsecondary Success
Mansoureh TehraniMETSA @ R. L. Turner High [email protected]
How many high school graduates go to college?
Within two years of high school graduation, 70% of students enroll in postsecondary education 27% in public 4-year institutions 13% in private 4-year institutions 27% in 2-year institutions
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education 2007
How many students entering college need remediation?
Over 1/4 of incoming students at four-year colleges must take one or more remedial course
At some community colleges, the figure reaches 60%
Overall, federal statistics suggest that 40% of college students take at least one remedial course
Leaving high school without being prepared for postsecondary training or entering the workforce costs our nation $16 billion each year
Differing Perceptions on How Well Incoming College Students Can Write
Not well Not well prepareprepare
dd
Somewhat Somewhat well well
preparedprepared
Very well Very well preparedprepared
Don’t knowDon’t know
High High SchoolSchool
10%10% 49%49% 36%36% 4%4%
CollegeCollege 44%44% 47%47% 6%6% 3%3%
Six times as many high school teachers think students are very well prepared for college writing than do college faculty
Chronicle of Higher Education, v. 52, no. 27, B9, March 6, 2006Chronicle of Higher Education, v. 52, no. 27, B9, March 6, 2006
The Four Key Dimensions of College Readiness
Center for Educational Policy Research--2007
The Four Key Dimensions of College Readiness
Key Cognitive Strategies: Analytical reasoning, problem solving, inquisitiveness,
precision, interpretation, evaluating claims Key Content Knowledge
Writing skills, algebraic concepts, key foundational content and “big ideas” from core subjects
Academic Behaviors (self-management) Persistence, time management, study group use, awareness
of performance Contextual Skills and Awareness (“college knowledge”)
Admissions requirements, cost of college, purpose and opportunities of college, types of colleges, college culture, relations with professors
Center for Educational Policy Research--2007
METSA’s Response
Key Cognitive Strategies: Taught & assessed in every course throughout
the 4 years of high school 21st Century Skills (our Learning Outcomes) are
woven into content areas
NTF recognizes METSA as a 21st century school--10/28/08
Expert Panels assess presentations of learning Professional culture & our core values--
Respect, Responsibility and Trust
METSA’s Response
Key Content Knowledge: Taught & assessed using Project-Based-Learning
Real-world Relevant (Creating Need-to-Know) Rigorous
9th & 10th grade—Pre-AP (AP Exams in World History & Spanish)
11th & 12th grades—Pre-AP, Dual-Credit, AP Differentiation (Content, Product, Process)
Integrated Projects Power Standards (in-depth focus on key content areas) Math & ELA Skills Alignment (in collaboration with the community
college--making sure students are ready to take the Accuplacer by spring of their 10th grade)
METSA’s ResponseAcademic Behaviors (self-management)
Habits of Mind are taught in 9th-12th grades--focusing on 4 areas each year
All projects are done in teams Students develop contract & project-plan
METSA’s Response
Contextual Skills & Awareness (college knowledge): Field-based Experiences (Field Trips, Clubs,
Competitions) SAT Preparation for every student begins in 9th
grade Power Lunches College Visits Shadowing in 10th grade Internship & Capstone Project Community Service
METSA’s Faculty
Plan, Teach & Assess: Content Knowledge 21st Century Skills Habits of Mind
Plan and Participate in: Field Trips Clubs & Competitions Advisory
METSA’s Challenges Advancing Students Past Pre-Cal in Math Reading & Math Bridge Programs (Driven by
Data) Motivating Students Who Lack Fundamental
Skills Challenging Advance Students in Multi-
Abilities Classroom The Right Professional
Development for Teachers