OECD Test for Schools (based on PISA)Pilot

FCPS Compared with Similar Schools in the US by Socio-Economic Status

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS May 2013

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Here’s What

• Divide into 3 groups

• Explore the data for your subject area

• Identify 3 important ideas

So What

• Dialogue & explore the various perspectives listed on your graphic organizer

• Be ready to share

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The Socio-Economic Background of Students in Participating FCPS Schools

Socio-economic advantage of students

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FCPS Schools Compared withSchools in 2009 PISA

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Socio-economic background (ESCS)

Schools in the United States that participated in PISA 2009

ScienceFairfax County Public Schools (2012)

Socio-economic advantage of students

575 is the Shanghai Mean

502 is the US Mean

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FCPS Schools Compared withSchools in 2009 PISA

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575 is the Shanghai Mean

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Socio-economic background (ESCS)

Schools in the United States that participated in PISA 2009

MathematicsFairfax County Public Schools (2012)

Socio-economic advantage of students

487 is the US Mean

600 is the Shanghai Mean

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FCPS Schools Compared withSchools in 2009 PISA

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500 is the US Mean

566 is the Shanghai Mean

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Key: 1=Chantilly 2=Falls Church 3=Hayfield 4=Herndon 5=Mount Vernon6=Oakton 7=Lee 8=Thomas Jefferson 9=Woodson 10=Langley 11F

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FCPS compared to other schools in US, Shanghai, and Mexico in Reading in PISA 2009

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Key: 1=Chantilly 2=Falls Church 3=Hayfield 4=Herndon 5=Mount Vernon6=Oakton 7=Lee 8=Thomas Jefferson 9=Woodson 10=Langley 13F

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FCPS compared to other schools in US, Shanghai, and Mexico in Science in PISA 2009

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Key: 1=Chantilly 2=Falls Church 3=Hayfield 4=Herndon 5=Mount Vernon6=Oakton 7=Lee 8=Thomas Jefferson 9=Woodson 10=Langley 12F

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FCPS compared to other schools in US, Shanghai, and Mexico in Mathematics in PISA 2009

Now What?

Considering the data we have explored today and the suggestions from Paul Bambrick-Santoyo:

•What might be some next steps for FCPS?

•What questions might our stakeholders have about those next steps?