WELCOME PARENTS

• While we are waiting to start please read Handout 1 Titled Middle School Acceleration

FIROZA KANJISec. Math Coord. ESC WEST

DANIEL KIMElem. Math Coord. ESC WEST

Michelle StaineElem. Math Facilitator ESC WEST

H E L P I N G O U R S T U D E N T S E XC E L

COMMON COREMATHEMATICS PATHWAY OVERVIEW

College and Career Readiness

AGENDA

Changes in CC Math Courses

Information about middle school pathways

High School Acceleration Options

Criteria for the Alternative Accelerated pathway

Question and answer sessions

2014-2015Implementation of Common Core (CC) Math Courses

Common Core (CC) State Standards

1997CaliforniaState StandardsAdopted

‘95 2000 2005 2010 2015

1997STAR Testing Established

1998Stanford 9

2001CSTs

2010Common Core (CC) State StandardsAdopted by 45 states

2013Final CST

3 Instructional Shifts in CC Math

FOCUS

COHERENCE

RIGOR

deeply on the major work of each grade level so that students can build strong foundations.

make connections across grade levels and within grade level concepts so that students can build new understanding onto foundations built in previous years.

in major topics pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application with equal intensity

Some Changes for Math with CCSS

NEW

MID

DLE

SCHO

OL M

ATH

COU

RSE

MATH

8

• Depth vs breadth• Some elementary concepts and many high school

concepts have shifted to middle school

What’s in the new Math 8 Course?

Many Changes in High School

• Standards have shifted

• Strong Emphasis on Statistics in grades 6-12.

• Algebra 1 is now considered a HS Course

• Trig Math Analysis no longer exists

• Honors Advanced Math is a new course that combines Alg 2 and Pre-Calc.

DON’T BE FOOLED BY COURSE NAMES – THE CONTENT IS VERY DIFFERENT!!

(based on sample “Traditional” pathway in CA Framework by LACOE)

These Standards are not intended to be new names for old ways of doing business.They are a call to take the next step.”

- CCSS (2010, p.5)

 Common

CoreGrade 8

Pre-Algebra Some 1997 High

School Geometry 1997 Algebra 1A

 Common

CoreAlgebra 1

1997 Algebra 1B 1997 Algebra 2A Some AP Statistics Topics

 Common

CoreGeometry

More 1997 High School Geometry

Transformational Geometry

Some AP Statistics Topics

 Common Core

Algebra 2

1997 Algebra 2B 1997 Trigonometry Some Math Analysis Some AP Statistics Topics

New Course

for CCSS-M

California Department of EducationCDE: CC Math8 Course

http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/documents/julyiqccourseplacemt.doc “Acceleration Options” (DOC)

Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

Low Cognitive DemandLevel 1: Recalling and RecognizingLevel 2: Using Procedures

High Cognitive DemandLevel 3: Explaining and ConcludingLevel 4: Making Connections, Extendingand Justifying

WestEd SVMI

Depth of Knowledge of Assessment Questions

Math ELADOK 3 DOK 4 DOK 3 DOK 4

Pre- Common CoreAssessments

< 2% 0% 20% 2%

Common Core Assessments 49% 21% 43% 25%

Yuan & Le 2012 Herman & Linn 2013 from Linda Darling-Hammond assembly hearing 3/6/13

CST Algebra 1 Released Item

Handout 2

SBAC 8th Grade Sample Problem

• The total cost of an order of shirts from a company consists of the cost of each shirt plus a one-time design fee. The cost of each shirt is the same regardless of how many shirts are ordered. The company provides the following examples to customers to help them estimate the total cost of an order of shirts:

• 50 shirts cost $349.50 • 500 shirts cost $2370 • Part A Based on the examples, what is the cost of each shirt, not

including the one-time design fee? Explain how you found your answer.

• Part B • What is the cost of the one-time design fee? Explain how you

found your answer.

Pathways http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/documents/julyiqccourseplacemt.doc “Acceleration Options” (DOC)

Handout 1

Key Considerations in Course Pathways

1) Don’t skip standards – it weakens the foundations for future learning.

2) The math practices are an essential part of the curriculum

3) Balance - conceptual understanding, problem solving and skill proficiency

2014-2015 Common Core (CC)MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS & COURSES

Traditional

Accelerated(6th Grade Exam)

AlternativeAccelerated(5th GradeCriteria)

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

CC Math6 CC Math7 CC Math8

Accelerated AcceleratedCC Math7 CC Algebra 1

Alt. Acc. Alt. Acc. CC Math6/7 CC Gr 8/Alg 1 CC Geometry

TOTAL =

Middle SchoolAccelerated(6th Grade Exam)

A Closer Look: CCSSMAccelerated Pathway

3 Courses compacted into 2 Years

CompactedContent / StandardsAddressed

CC Math6

1 Course

CC Math7+

First CC Math8

1 Courses

½

½

Last CC Math8+

CC Algebra 1

1 Courses ½

½

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

CC Math6 Accelerated Accelerated

CC Math7 CC Algebra 1

TOTAL =

Middle SchoolAlternativeAccelerated(5th GradeCriteria)

A Closer Look: CCSSMAlternative Accelerated Pathway

CompactedContent / StandardsAddressed

CC Math6+

CC Math7

2 Courses

CC Math8+

CC Algebra 1

2 Courses

CC Geometry

1 Course

4 Courses compacted in 2 Years 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Alt. Acc. Alt. Acc. CC Math6 CC Algebra 1 CC Geometry

Reaching AP Calculus

All students have the opportunity to reach AP Calculus through all three of the currently offered middle school pathways.

HIGH SCHOOL Math PathwaysStarting point: Algebra 1

Grade 12

Grade 11Students can take AP Calc

AB or BCGrade 10Grade 9

CC Algebra 1 CC Geometry

CC Algebra 2Other higher level math

course

H Advanced Math AP Calculus *AB

HIGH SCHOOL Math PathwaysConcurrent Enrollment

Grade 12

Grade 11

Grade 10Grade 9

CC Algebra 1/CC Geometry Concurrently

CC Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB

H Advanced Math AP Calculus AB*Other higher level math course or AP

Calculus BC

HIGH SCHOOL Math PathwaysStarting point: Geometry

Grade 12

Grade 11

Grade 10Grade 9

CC Geometry

CC Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB

H Advanced Math AP Calculus *ABOther higher level math course or AP

Calculus BC

HIGH SCHOOL Math PathwaysStarting point: Algebra 2

Grade 12Grade 11Grade 10Grade 9

CC Algebra 2

Pre-calculus AP Calculus ABOther higher level

math course or AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics Pre-calculus AP Calculus AB

Grade 12Grade 11Grade 10Grade 9

H Advanced Math AP Calculus AB*Other higher level math course or AP

Calculus BC

Other higher level math course or AP

Statistics

END OF YEAR ASSESSMENTS

• No matter what course your child is enrolled in

• 6th grade students will take the 6th grade SBAC testand the LAUSD 6th grade placement test• 7th grade students will take the 7th grade SBAC test• 8th grade students will take the 8th grade SBAC test

• Middle school students enrolled in Algebra 1 will take an Algebra Summative test to determine whether high school credit will be issued. (must earn a classroom grade of C or better and a passing grade on the summative assessment).

How Does My Child Qualify for the Alternative Accelerated Pathway?

Multiple Criteria – See Attachment C1) Grades - 4s in math on all report cards in grades 4 and 5

2) Recommendations from the 5th grade teacher and an elementary school administrator. (The middle school will initiate this process)

3) Mandatory Parent Meeting regarding the pathway

4) Parent Compact must be signed.

5) Test scores – Child must score proficient on the sixth grade placement exam.

Handout: Attachment C

Acceleration Agreements

• Child must maintain a “B” or better in class • If child is NOT progressing in the class, a parent-

teacher meeting will be held to discuss lack of progress and develop an action plan for intervention

• If at the end of the semester, the student has NOT earned a “B” or better, the school may reassign the student to another course.

• Schools and parents are encouraged to review other data such as interim assessments, end of course exams, and SBAC results to make decisions about whether a child should remain in the program. Handout: Attachment B2

School requirements

We are exploring whether we will be offer the program. We need a minimum number of students in order to make it financially feasible.

• Discuss minimum required

• Discuss model used

• Discuss what your school will do if this minimum is not met

• Discuss timeline for determining whether pathway will be offered. Testing at the end of May Early June.

SUMMARY OF PATHWAYS

Traditional PathwayBegins with CC Math 6Takes Alg. 1 in 9th gradePossibility of completing 1 or 2 AP Courses

Accelerated Pathway (Compacts 3 courses in 2 years)Begins with CC Math 6Takes Geometry in 9th gradePossibility of completing 1 or 2 AP Courses

Alternative Accelerated Pathway (Compacts 4 courses in 2 years)Begins with Alt. Accelerated CC Math 6/7Takes Alg. 2 in 9th gradePossibility of completing up to 3 AP Courses

Handout 3 Pathway Overview

FINAL THOUGHTS

• The alternative accelerated pathway is intended for a very few high achieving math students.

• Common core assessments call for students to be proficient in problem solving, conceptual understanding and skills.

• There are multiple acceleration points in MS and HS that allow students to take AP Calculus regardless of the pathway.

• Building a strong mathematical foundation in middle school is essential for success in higher level mathematics

NEXT STEPS

• Consider your child’s grades, their well roundedness in skills, problem solving,understanding, and their work habitsd IF you want your child to tes,t sign the agreement. Write the testing date you prefer.

• Tell your child not to worry if they find the test hard.

• Make sure you signed in. We need the information.

• Test will be administered Sat. May 23rd at 9 am or Sun May 31st at 9 am at Bancroft MS. Arrive at 8:30 a.m.

• Whole process will take about 3 hours.