K-12 Curriculum UpdatesDr. Constance Tuman-Rugg

February 9, 2010

FCAT Updates Spring 2010

Retakes • The summer retake will not be

administered for the foreseeable future.

• Spring and Fall retakes will continue—Beginning in Spring 2010, retakes will have a computer based option.

2010 FCAT MathematicsGrades 3-10

•Tests in Grades 3-10 and Retakes are constructed to align with 1996 SSS

•2007 standards (NGSSS)will be field tested within the tests

•Performance tasks appear in Grades 5, 8, and 10 on the 2010 tests (But no Science Performance tasks this year.)

2010 FCAT Mathematics•Rulers will be provided for use on the second session of the Grade 3 and 4 tests. (Exception: Calibration schools)

•Gridded-response items appear in Gr 4 for the first time. (Field Test items only) •Grade 4 sessions increased to 70 minutes each.

2010 FCAT Mathematics

•New and old grid types will be used in Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10.•New grids are used in Field Test Items only.

See Learning Village Grade Level Pages for further information and examples.Grid changes vary at each grade level.

2010 FCAT Mathematics•New reference sheets in Grades 5, 6-8 & 10 (See samples in newly released Sample Tests and on Learning Village)

•Old reference sheet will be used for Grade 9 and Retakes.

•Four-function calculator will be used in Grades 7-10 (as in the past)

Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC)May 2010 Field Test

•Computer based field test items•MC and Fill-in items only•A representative sample of schools•All grade 9 students and Algebra 1 students in grades 10-12•New reference sheet•Four-function calculator online tool•Assessment derived from Course Description: Algebra 1 - 1200310

Geometry End-of-Course (EOC)May 2010 Field Test

•Computer based field test items•MC and Fill-in items only•A representative sample of schools•All grade 9-12 Geometry students in the selected schools•New reference sheet•Scientific calculator as an online tool•Assessment derived from Course Description: Geometry - 1206310

New!!! Student Fills-In Answer

Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Exams

Online practice sessions will be available from DOE soon!!

Next year:2010-11

Spring 2011

April 11-22, 2011Grades 3-10 Reading and Math

Grades 5,8, and 11 FCAT Science

May 16-27, 2011 Algebra 1 EOC ExamGeometry EOC Exam

FCAT II MathematicsSpring 2011 test for Grades 3-8

•Will assess the 2007 standards (NGSSS)•Will not include performance tasks•Will use new reference sheets•Four-function calculator will be used in grades 7 & 8 (not a change)•Baseline year; first student scores reported on the new test

End-of-Course AssessmentsSchedule of Implementation

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

End of Course Exam

Algebra I FTGeometry FT

Algebra IGeometryBiology FT

Algebra IGeometry

BiologyUS History FT

Algebra IGeometry

BiologyUS History

All are computer based with field testing designated as FT.

FT in selected schools only.

Math EOC Assessments & Graduation Requirements are

PENDING LEGISLATIONWhat we know for sure:•EOC Assessments are proposed•Field Testing is planned in anticipation of passage of legislation•Current grade 9 students and maybe 2010 incoming Grade 9 students will be administered the FCAT I Retake as a graduation requirement

Biology • The Biology End of Course Exam (EOC) – field tested in select schools spring of 2011. – Pending legislation, it will eventually replace the

current 11th Grade FCAT Science.

• Current FCAT Science will continue to be given in 11th grade in Spring 2010 and Spring 2011.

Upcoming Standards Training Opportunitiesfor

Next Generation Standards (NGSSS)(Math & Science)

andNewly Adopted Textbook Training

(Math)

Math & Science Standards TrainingGroup April May June July Aug

Principals & Asst Principals

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Secondary Math & Science Teachers

Standards & Adopted Textbook Training

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Elementary Math & Science Teachers

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Elementary Mathematics

Adopted Textbook Trainings

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Watch for Bulletins with Course Registration Information

Mathematics & Science Standards Training Opportunities

Enrollment thru Course Registration beginning 2/17/2010

Additional trainings will be added as needed; check course registration

For additional information:

Jean Giarrusso, Manager K-12 MathematicsPX 48819 434-8819

Wendy Spielman, Manager K-12 Science PX 21152 357-1152

Sandra Weatherspoon, Manager K-12 Social Studies, Fine Arts and PE PX 21154 357-1154

Stakeholders ConversationCurriculum Frameworks for 2010-11

February 26, 2010

•Summary of 2009-10 Curriculum Frameworks•Discussion of changes proposed for 2010-11

Theme 2010“The History of Black Economic Empowerment”

• Links to the National African and African American Activities have beensent to principals all African and African American History contacts at schools

• Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical WinnersPalm Beach County School Board Recognition, February 17, 2010

• Town Hall Meeting State of Florida’s Task Force on African American History, February 19, 2010African American Library and Cultural Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

• An Evening with Black Artist February 20, 2010, Palm Beach Lakes High School

• Students and community members have been invited to perform throughout the month at the district office Sandra Weatherspoon, PX: 21154Sybil Mainor-Williams, PX: 48955The Office of African and African American Studies

For additional information:

Sandra Weatherspoon, Manager K-12 Social Studies, Fine Arts and PE PX 21154 357-1154

Sybil Mainor-Williams, The Office of African & African American Studies PX48955 434-8955