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VDOE Mathematics UpdateVDOE Mathematics Update
VASSP Annual Conference
June 28, 2010
Roanoke, VA
VASSP Annual Conference
June 28, 2010
Roanoke, VA
June 28, 2010 2
OverviewOverview
2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning Timeline
Legislation and Implications
Budget Implications
VDOE Mathematics Projects and Updates
SOL Assessment Changes
National Issues in Mathematics Education
June 28, 2010 3
2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning 2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning
February 2009 SOL approved by the BOE
October 2009 SOL Institutes
Curriculum Framework approved by the BOE
February 2009 SOL approved by the BOE
October 2009 SOL Institutes
Curriculum Framework approved by the BOE
June 28, 2010 4
2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning 2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning
Rigor has been increased Repetition has been decreased Retention and application of content
from previous years required Vertical alignment has been
improved
Rigor has been increased Repetition has been decreased Retention and application of content
from previous years required Vertical alignment has been
improved
June 28, 2010 5
2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning Instruction and Assessment Timeline
2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning Instruction and Assessment Timeline
2010-11Instruction should include content from 2001 and 2009 SOL (live SOL items based on 2001 SOL and field test items based on 2009 SOL)
2011-12
Instruction and assessment based on 2009 SOL only
2010-11Instruction should include content from 2001 and 2009 SOL (live SOL items based on 2001 SOL and field test items based on 2009 SOL)
2011-12
Instruction and assessment based on 2009 SOL only
June 28, 2010 6
Legislation and ImplicationsInformation on all educational legislation from 2010 GA
Legislation and ImplicationsInformation on all educational legislation from 2010 GA
• Delayed implementation of the new Standards of Accreditation provisions HB111 (Lohr), SB352 (Obenshain)
• Delayed implementation of the new graduation requirements found in the Standards of Accreditation HB196 (Ware)
• Delayed implementation of the new Standards of Accreditation provisions HB111 (Lohr), SB352 (Obenshain)
• Delayed implementation of the new graduation requirements found in the Standards of Accreditation HB196 (Ware)
June 28, 2010 7
Legislation and ImplicationsLegislation and Implications
• New HS diplomas are delayed (technical diplomas)
• Economics and Personal Finance course requirement is delayed
• Graduation index is not delayed
• New HS diplomas are delayed (technical diplomas)
• Economics and Personal Finance course requirement is delayed
• Graduation index is not delayed
June 28, 2010 8
Legislation and ImplicationsLegislation and Implications
• Courses that Satisfy Graduation Requirements document is not delayed document
“only one unit of credit each may be used to satisfy the mathematics graduation requirements by completing Algebra I or Geometry” – see page 3)
• Courses that Satisfy Graduation Requirements document is not delayed document
“only one unit of credit each may be used to satisfy the mathematics graduation requirements by completing Algebra I or Geometry” – see page 3)
June 28, 2010 9
Legislation and ImplicationsLegislation and Implications
• VGLA assessment justification for every student connected to the phase out of VGLA
HB304 (O’Bannon)
• Substitute teachers can be hired for more than 90 daysHB 623 (Orrock)
• VGLA assessment justification for every student connected to the phase out of VGLA
HB304 (O’Bannon)
• Substitute teachers can be hired for more than 90 daysHB 623 (Orrock)
June 28, 2010 10
New Initiatives and LegislationNew Initiatives and Legislation
• College and Career Readiness Initiative info
• College Partnership Lab Schools info
• Charter Schools info
• Virtual Schools info
• College and Career Readiness Initiative info
• College Partnership Lab Schools info
• Charter Schools info
• Virtual Schools info
June 28, 2010 11
Budgetbudget detail
Budgetbudget detail
• Algebra Readiness Initiative• Funding intact for 2010-11
• Dependent on the lottery
• Project Graduation• Algebra I Online Tutorial• Funding intact for 2010-11
• Algebra Readiness Initiative• Funding intact for 2010-11
• Dependent on the lottery
• Project Graduation• Algebra I Online Tutorial• Funding intact for 2010-11
June 28, 2010 12
“Recent” VDOE Documents“Recent” VDOE Documents
• Mathematics SOL Crosswalk from 2009 to 2001 now available
• Technical assistance documents• Algebra I SOL A.9 now available
• Algebra II SOL AII.11 available fall 2010
• Mathematics SOL Crosswalk from 2009 to 2001 now available
• Technical assistance documents• Algebra I SOL A.9 now available
• Algebra II SOL AII.11 available fall 2010
June 28, 2010 13
Textbook AdoptionTextbook Adoption
• Process is under way• Committees meet on July 21-22,
2010 for discussion and consensus• Approved list by January 2011
• Process is under way• Committees meet on July 21-22,
2010 for discussion and consensus• Approved list by January 2011
June 28, 2010 14
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
Enhanced Scope and Sequence
• Process is under way• Review and revision with alignment
to 2009 SOL• SpEd and ELL reps will review and
enhance lessons in September
• Process is under way• Review and revision with alignment
to 2009 SOL• SpEd and ELL reps will review and
enhance lessons in September
June 28, 2010 15
2010 Mathematics Institutes2010 Mathematics Institutes
• support in the implementation of the 2009 Mathematics SOL;
• training in the vertical progression of content and pedagogy;
• instructional guidance in content areas of greatest challenge; and
• electronically archived training materials for districts and teachers for use as a professional development tool.
• support in the implementation of the 2009 Mathematics SOL;
• training in the vertical progression of content and pedagogy;
• instructional guidance in content areas of greatest challenge; and
• electronically archived training materials for districts and teachers for use as a professional development tool.
Purpose…to provide
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2010 Mathematics Institutes2010 Mathematics Institutes
• Audience• District mathematics supervisors,
instructional leaders, and mathematics specialists/coaches (4 per district?)
• Dates/locations• Proposed for October 2010
• Proposed locations include Abingdon, Harrisonburg, and Williamsburg
• Audience• District mathematics supervisors,
instructional leaders, and mathematics specialists/coaches (4 per district?)
• Dates/locations• Proposed for October 2010
• Proposed locations include Abingdon, Harrisonburg, and Williamsburg
June 28, 2010 17
2010 Mathematics Institutes2010 Mathematics Institutes
• Proposed content areas• K-2 Number and Number Sense Development
• 3-5 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
• 6-8 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
• 9-12 Functions and Statistics
• Sessions will be archived online
• Proposed content areas• K-2 Number and Number Sense Development
• 3-5 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
• 6-8 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
• 9-12 Functions and Statistics
• Sessions will be archived online
June 28, 2010 18
SOL Assessment ChangesSOL Assessment Changes
• AFDA assessment has been indefinitely delayed
• 2009 field test items will begin in Spring 2011
• AFDA assessment has been indefinitely delayed
• 2009 field test items will begin in Spring 2011
June 28, 2010 19
SOL Assessment ChangesSOL Assessment Changes
• In 2011-12, 6-8 and EOC SOL tests will include some innovative items in addition to multiple-choice – field test items will appear beginning in Spring 2011
• ePAT will be provided for innovative items
• In 2011-12, 6-8 and EOC SOL tests will include some innovative items in addition to multiple-choice – field test items will appear beginning in Spring 2011
• ePAT will be provided for innovative items
June 28, 2010 20
SOL AssessmentsSOL Assessments
• Phasing out VGLA supt’s memo on criteria
• Phasing in Virginia Modified Achievement Standard Test (VMAST) – Grades 3-8, Alegbra I test info press release
• On grade level assessment
• 2% of all students in the tested grade
• Phasing out VGLA supt’s memo on criteria
• Phasing in Virginia Modified Achievement Standard Test (VMAST) – Grades 3-8, Alegbra I test info press release
• On grade level assessment
• 2% of all students in the tested grade
June 28, 2010 21
SOL AssessmentsSOL Assessments
• Blueprint changes• Mega-categories will combine reporting
categories for assessment
• EOC Geometry (50 items + 10 field test)
• Formula sheet changes• Summer content review committees will
review
• Will be released with blueprints in fall 2010
• Will not be in effect until 2011-12
• Blueprint changes• Mega-categories will combine reporting
categories for assessment
• EOC Geometry (50 items + 10 field test)
• Formula sheet changes• Summer content review committees will
review
• Will be released with blueprints in fall 2010
• Will not be in effect until 2011-12
June 28, 2010 22
June 28, 2010 23
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Background
Overview
Key items
Implications
June 28, 2010 24
Where did ESEA come from?Where did ESEA come from?
• 1957 Sputnik• 1958 National Defense Education Act• 1965 Elementary and Secondary
Education Act• 1981 Education Consolidation and
Improvement Act• 1994 Goals 2000• 2001 No Child Left Behind
• 1957 Sputnik• 1958 National Defense Education Act• 1965 Elementary and Secondary
Education Act• 1981 Education Consolidation and
Improvement Act• 1994 Goals 2000• 2001 No Child Left Behind
June 28, 2010 25
Reauthorization ESEAReauthorization ESEA
A Blueprint for Reform link
• College- and Career-Ready Students• Great Teachers and Leaders in Every School• Equity and Opportunity for All Students• Raise the Bar and Reward Excellence• Promote Innovation and Continuous
Improvement
A Blueprint for Reform link
• College- and Career-Ready Students• Great Teachers and Leaders in Every School• Equity and Opportunity for All Students• Raise the Bar and Reward Excellence• Promote Innovation and Continuous
Improvement
June 28, 2010 26
Reauthorization of ESEAReauthorization of ESEA
Key items calling for • development of longitudinal data systems to
support a growth model for accountability• adopt college- and career-ready (CCR)
standards in English and mathematics• improvement of assessments (funding available
to states implementing CCR standards that are “common to a significant number of states”)
• Improvement of struggling schools through: transformation, turnaround, restart, or closure
Key items calling for • development of longitudinal data systems to
support a growth model for accountability• adopt college- and career-ready (CCR)
standards in English and mathematics• improvement of assessments (funding available
to states implementing CCR standards that are “common to a significant number of states”)
• Improvement of struggling schools through: transformation, turnaround, restart, or closure
June 28, 2010 27
Reauthorization of ESEAReauthorization of ESEA
Key items calling for • statewide definitions of ‘effective teacher’,
‘effective principal’, ‘highly effective teacher’, and ‘highly effective principal’
• the link of teacher/principal effectiveness to student growth
• district-level teacher and principal evaluation system alignment within the state
• increased emphasis on STEM and the “whole child”
Key items calling for • statewide definitions of ‘effective teacher’,
‘effective principal’, ‘highly effective teacher’, and ‘highly effective principal’
• the link of teacher/principal effectiveness to student growth
• district-level teacher and principal evaluation system alignment within the state
• increased emphasis on STEM and the “whole child”
June 28, 2010 29
Origins - Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI)
Origins - Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI)
• Spring of 2009 – 48 states, 2 territories, and DC
• Coordinated by the NGA and the CCSSO in conjunction with Achieve
• Response to Adding it Up, TIMSS, PISA, CFPs, NMP, and other research
• “State led”
• Spring of 2009 – 48 states, 2 territories, and DC
• Coordinated by the NGA and the CCSSO in conjunction with Achieve
• Response to Adding it Up, TIMSS, PISA, CFPs, NMP, and other research
• “State led” www.corestandards.org
June 28, 2010 30
“Internationally Benchmarked”“Internationally Benchmarked”
• Highest performing nations – Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Finland, and others (see S. Leinwand and A. Ginsburg’s research)
• Evidence points to more than just a common curriculum – systems
• Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (Barbara Reys’ research)
Read more about international standards and sample assessment items
• Highest performing nations – Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Finland, and others (see S. Leinwand and A. Ginsburg’s research)
• Evidence points to more than just a common curriculum – systems
• Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (Barbara Reys’ research)
Read more about international standards and sample assessment items
June 28, 2010 31
CCSS Physical CharacteristicsCCSS Physical Characteristics
Grade-Level Standards K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain
9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories
Include both concepts (what students need to understand) and skills (what students need to know and be able to do)
Standards for Mathematical PracticeDescribe mathematical “habits of mind” or process
standards
Grade-Level Standards K-8 grade-by-grade standards organized by domain
9-12 high school standards organized by conceptual categories
Include both concepts (what students need to understand) and skills (what students need to know and be able to do)
Standards for Mathematical PracticeDescribe mathematical “habits of mind” or process
standards
June 28, 2010 32
CCSS College and Career Readiness Standards
CCSS College and Career Readiness Standards
• Are embedded within the standards• “Additional” standards are
indicated with a (+)
• Are embedded within the standards• “Additional” standards are
indicated with a (+)
June 28, 2010 33
High School Courses: Mathematics PathwaysHigh School Courses: Mathematics Pathways
Course 2
Course 1
Course 3a
Course 3bOR
Courses in higher level mathematics: pre-calculus*, Calculus, Advanced Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, or courses designed for career technical pathways. *Students interested in pre-calculus or Calculus should take 3a in either pathway
Course 2
Course 1
Course 3a
Course 3bOR
Pathway ATypical in U.S.
Pathway BTypical outside of U.S.
.
June 28, 2010 34
Virginia’s SOL and the CCSSVirginia’s SOL and the CCSS
• Virginia’s 2009 SOL are aligned with the CCSS
• Virginia is not adopting the CCSS
• Virginia’s 2009 SOL are aligned with the CCSS
• Virginia is not adopting the CCSS
