Math Audit, Literature Review, and Professional Development Plan

Seth Taboh

Ben Malecki

Tony Mango

GLCEs

The state of Michigan outlines Grade Level Content Expectations (commonly called GLCEs)

GLCEs govern curriculum in elementary and middle schools

Huron Valley Schools

At a district level, Huron Valley Schools has taken GLCEs and created curriculum for grades K-8

Huron Valley Schools also created pacing guides for all subject areas that ensure teachers cover GLCEs consistently

HVS Math Department

To ensure that the GLCEs are met successfully, departments have their own set of assessments

The math department uses assessments throughout the school year to monitor student achievement

HVS Math Assessments

The math department created assessments to correspond with the Connected Mathematics Series (mini-textbooks)

MEAP data (all grades) EXPLORE data (8th grade)

HVS Math Data

All data collected by HVS is stored by Pearson and can be accessed by all teachers and administrators

Data governs PLCs, Professional Development, Cohort Groups, School Improvement Plans

Noteworthy WLMS Gaps

10% of 6th grade students have not mastered GLCEs

21% of all students have not mastered GLCEs

EXPLORE data shows 38% of 8th graders test below national average

Specific WLMS Deficiencies

6th Grade:– Multiplying and Dividing Fractions– Solving Equations

Specific WLMS Deficiencies

7th Grade:– Solving Proportions– Representing Linear Functions– Computing with Rational Numbers

Specific WLMS Deficiencies

8th Grade:– Pre-algebra– Algebraic Concepts

*Our findings show that the 8th graders struggle with concepts that build off the concepts 6th and 7th graders struggle with

Ideas for Improvement in Math Scores

Model-Building Approach Multiple Models Integrated Technology Cross Curricular

PD Recommendation

White Lake Middle’s School Improvement Plan calls for mathematics lessons to be taught in every classroom

We are recommending devoting more PD time to bringing the cross-curricular mathematics instruction to WLMS– Four stages

Stage 1- Literature Study

As part of SSR, teachers will be required to read articles regarding cross-curricular mathematics instruction

First article: “Supporting Mathematics in Other Subject Areas” by Sheryl Stump, Susan E. Clark, Melissa Mitchell, and Kay Roebuck

More literature will be selected throughout year

Stage 2- Whole Staff Meeting

At a staff meeting…– Discuss article using conversation tools from

Yendol-Hoppe, Dana book– Review mathematics obligations of SIP– Teacher questions, concerns

Stage 3- Department Meetings

Each department will collaborate to incorporate math into lessons

Math department will divide and aid in collaboration

Stage 4- Team Meetings

Teams meet informally daily Team collaboration on cross-curricular

mathematics lessons should be part of informal meetings

Ask teams to report back at staff meetings about lesson successes and obstacles