Variables of Math Innovation: The Story of MS 223
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Variables of Math Innovation: The Story of MS 223 Facilitated by Ramon Gonzalez
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Variables of Math Innovation: The Story of MS 223. Facilitated by Ramon Gonzalez. Background of MS 223. The previous school, IS 149, had been named the most dangerous middle school building in 2002 out of 489 schools. School was slated to close in 2005. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Variables of Math Innovation: The Story of MS 223
Facilitated by Ramon Gonzalez
Background of MS 223
•The previous school, IS 149, had been named the most dangerous middle school building in 2002 out of 489 schools. School was slated to close in 2005.•Average Math test scores for X149 in 2002 were 7% proficiency.•MS 223 was founded in April 2003 to replace IS 149. The students who had selected IS 149 were expected to go to MS 223.•MS 223: The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology started with 9 new teachers, new principal, and new secretary.
The journey began with current best practices and quality research
•Model innovation based on research.•Move from traditional six classes of math to 10 classes of math•Move from a mathematics curriculum of procedural knowledge to inquiry and investigations•Hired a part time mathematics coach•Create real world application of math- school economy•MS 223 students scored 13% on the New York State Math Exam in 2004
Move from a model of remediation to acceleration
•Revamp city curriculum to introduce Algebra in the 6th grade•Require curriculum maps, Understanding by Design, inter-visitations and school visits•Move to a full time math coach and created grade team and subject team meetings•Designed diagnostics in mathematics that occur three times a year on each grade•Create school bank•MS 223 students scored 12% on the New York State Mathematics Exam in 2005
Expand Math Instruction and Quality of Teacher Staff
•Average years of teacher experience was 3 years•Partnership with NYU and Columbia to recruit top teachers and reduce class sizes•Expand Algebra Instruction through the 7th grade•Create Intervention classes that meet three times a week for 50 minutes•Use mastery sheets for each math skill level•Create school jobs based on school bucks•MS 223 students scored 29% on the New York State Mathematics Exam in 2006
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Summary of Innovations: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
Targeted Intervention StrategiesPersonalization of the math instructionApplication of math topicsMovement from procedural to inquiry and investigationFlexible planning time Use of the arts as a reform toolDifferent groupings and configurationsSchool climate surveyProfessional coaching in mathematicsScheduling for successFun events-Pi Day, Math Olympics, Budgeting Project, Career Day, Mentoring, and Finance Trips
