Multiple Faces of Collaboration Test Prep Lab Grant May 17, 2007 Kristen Stephens & Cherie Pandora.
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Multiple Faces of Collaboration
Test Prep Lab GrantMay 17, 2007Kristen Stephens &
Cherie Pandora
Rocky River HS Researchers
Kristen Stephens
Math Dept. Chair Teacher of
• Integrated Math
• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus
Cherie Pandora
Coordinator K-12 Teacher-Librarian Grantwriter
Grantwriting Support Team Kristen Stephens, Math Department Chair
Cherie Pandora, Teacher-Librarian
Candace Hecker, Guidance
Grantwriting committee
Deborah Bernard, Principal
Purpose
To better prepare students for
state proficiency and
national tests using TLC
(Teacher- Librarian Collaboration)
Using Data
Data for Student Learning (DSL)• Not all Integrated Math students failed the
Math proficiency test
• All Integrated Math students failed the Reading proficiency test
• If you can’t read the questions, how can you do the math problem?
How do we solve this dilemma?
Collaboration begins
ILILE 1st Summer Symposium 2003
Game Theory• Probability
Using Testing Data• Reading scores
To Promote Learning
using the
Test Preparation Lab
Goal #1: Enhance TLC
Instruction-- softwareWeekly visits - Math ClassesESL collaborationExpanded to Science and
Social Studies
Goal #2: Raise OGT scoresIntegrated Math by 20%Geometry by
10%
Advanced or Accelerated Algebra II Honors at or above 75 %
Goal #3: Raise SAT
SAT Verbal by 2 %
•Critical Reading
•Writing
Test Prep Lab
$5,000 grant
30 Desktop Tutor CDs 50 SAT books 50 ACT books Flashcards Teacher materials
Test Prep Lab Budget
Item Cost
Software $ 1,725.00
Books, flashcards & teacher guides
$ 2,721.76
Substitutes $ 553.24
Total $ 5,000.00
Methodology OGT & SAT
Collect Pre- and Post-test data Address specific weaknesses in class Schedule Test Lab visitations Utilize software programs in class/ library Check out software for home use
OGT: 589 Students
Mathematics-- 365 • 9th grade—156
• 10th grade 209
ESL--Reading—5 students Biology – 73 students 17 classroom teachers
SAT: 147 Students
Junior English 2 teachers
Academic—142 students Special Education—5 students
Findings
“The Test Prep Lab had had a dramatic positive impact on the RRHS tenth grade students in preparing for the OGT. As a teacher of lower track sophomores, it has really helped me to prepare my students for the March test. …I have seen huge gains in my students.”
Advantages
Differentiated instruction “Hints” are given to students in the
software Teacher can work one-on-one with
students while other students work through their own set of problems
OGT Scores
Percent Improvement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Integrated Math 2 Geometry Algebra 2 (H)
Goal
Actual
SAT scores
Percent Increase
0%
2%4%
6%
8%10%
12%
14%16%
18%
Critical Reading Writing
Goal
Actual
OGT quotes from students
“ It’s…
…a fun way to study for the OGT”
…so easy and fun to use.”
…not like a real test.”
…very challenging and interesting.”
Improving Student Learning
• Grants
• Student to Student Tutoring
• Searching for updated programs
-Study Island
LSTA ROARS Grant
Federal money $ 17,581 School money $ 5,967
Total $23,548 18 laptops + cart Printer + scanner
ROARS—the LSTA grant
Resources + Outreach
=
Achievement for River Students
Rocky River Partners
RR Public Library• Purchased online database
• Testing & Education Reference Center
RR Education Foundation• Grant support
Between Schools• Goldwood and/or Kensington tutoring
SAT/ACT Test Prep Online
Learning Express Library• INFOhio
• http://www.infohio.org
Testing and Education Reference Center• Rocky River Public Library
• Peterson’s online database
SOS Peer Tutoring
SOS (Students for Other Students)
Peer Tutoring Program
• Students in 11th and 12th grade Math
• Work with Students grades K-12
• 1400 volunteer hours
• 60 tutors
Students Helping Students
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Rocky River High School
Celebrates 1 of 20 Nationally
Test Prep Lab SOS Peer Tutoring
Intel Scholastic Award $150,000
Math Department TI software TV’s Graphing Calculators LCD Projectors entire Math Department VCR/DVD Combination Scanners Staff Development/Celebration
SMART Showcase
5 SmartBoards Entire Math department Wall-mounted
Contact information
Rocky River High School
20951 Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
Kristen: 440-356-6800 Cherie: 440-356-6825 or 1654