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Using technology and formative assessments to transform math in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
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Using technology and formative assessments to
transform math in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
National Science Foundation Statistic
Within 5 years 90% of the world’s scientists and engineers will live and work in Asia.
Leaky STEM pipeline
The ability of a student to succeed in algebra I is directly correlated to their
success in a STEM career (science, technology, engineering and math)
Chamber of Commerce Statistics
Every 11 seconds a student drops out of high school somewhere in the US (Sept 2010)
80% report dropping out because they can’t pass Algebra 1
NCTM study-If a school district has problems with high school Algebra 1 they need to go back to Kindergarten to see how they were taught to count
What if no one ever discovers thatI'm good at math?
By the time she enters the workforce, almost every good job will require technical skills. Fortunately, almost every child has the ability to master math and science. For tips on helping your kids realize their potential, go to: mathsciencesuccess.org
PreK Math-Kathy Richardson Assessments
PreK
You don't have to know physics and calculus, just make sure I do.
By the time your child enters the workforce, almost every good job will require technical skills. Your job? To make sure your kid stays interested and keeps taking the tough courses. For tips, go to: mathsciencesuccess.org
17 yr old Latino and African American students do math at the same level as white
13 year olds-Ed Trust
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MathForward provides intensive and ongoing PD for teachers
Graphing calculators, Navigators, cables and laptops enable teachers to gather numerous
points of data
Collaboration and communication
Using math to solve relevant problems
Math is fun!
Students using technology
Professional development includes
Weeklong summer sessions In-class coaching 4 days each month 1 day each month of math content PD PLC meetings on Saturdays Change in team planning process Ways to individualize instruction Assistance in analyzing data
Teacher is the guide on the side
Students hold each other accountable
Impact of MathForward on Title 1 achievement in 8th
grade mathSchool 2008 2009 2010 2011Albemarle Rd 47 71.8 82.3 92.3Cochrane 45 63.8 72.1 81.2Eastway 42 66.5 74.5 82.0MLK Jr 45 77.9 83.2 90.7Spaugh 38 39.4 63.4 78.9Wilson 39 59.9 78.9 84.8CMS District 65 79.5 84.2 92.2
CMS Math EOGsGrade 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20113 70 70 70 79.5 82.1 87.44 67 69 71 80.4 82.6 89.15 67 69 72 80.8 82.5 89.26 62 62 65 75.8 78.7 87.97 58 60 64 75.3 78.8 878 62 63 65 79.5 84.2 92.2CMSComposite
64 66 68 78.6 81.5 87.0
NC Avg 65 66 68 70 71
The fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs are all in fields that require solid math and science skills. So do your child a favor - encourage him to keep taking the tough courses. For tips, go to: mathsciencesuccess.org
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