DATA TELLS A STORY IMPROVING OUR ACADEMIC PLANS FOR

DATA TELLS A STORY IMPROVING OUR ACADEMIC PLANS FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE COURSE-TAKING IN HIGH SCHOOL

Elisabeth Barnett and Jennifer Kim, NCREST Teachers College, Columbia University March 2014 MEMCA Winter Conference Meeting

NCREST

• National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching

• Focused on school

change, mainly in high schools

• Our team – college/high school partnership programs, especially Early Colleges

Related projects:

• MCNC – Middle College National Consortium schools

• MEMCA – Michigan Early Middle College Association schools

• MEMPHIS – District Early College initiative

• NEW YORK – Smart Scholars initiative

• BARD – High School Early College model

• SECEP – STEM Early College Expansion Project (I3 Grant: Michigan, Connecticut)

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Session Overview Your dual role:

• Continuous LEARNERS: Reflect on improving your own programs • Practitioner EXPERTS: Apply your school-based knowledge to

recommend best practices and strategies

Agenda • Data tells a story • Improving our academic plans • Breakout groups • Come back together (Wrap-up)

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MEMCA Conference Interest

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NCREST Data Workshops • Using data reports for school improvement and communication • Break out groups

Aug 2013 Data reports workshop

• Academic preparedness • College knowledge • Academic tenacity

Mar 2013 Early intervention system

• Full set of 3 core data reports • School Fact Sheets

Aug 2012 College going culture and

career readiness

• Data audiences (classroom, school, external) • Selecting relevant data points • Pecha Kucha presentations

Mar 2012 Using data to tell our

program story

• College readiness - David Conley framework • Contextual skills/awareness, Academic behaviors, Key content,

Cognitive strategies

Aug 2011 What our data say about

college readiness

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The Early College Data Project

Who is participating (2013-14)?

• MCNC (23 schools)

• MEMCA (Michigan) • 11 Original Data

Project Schools • 6-9 New Tech Schools

Core data activities:

• Data collection • School profile • College data • Student voices

• Data-informed decision making

• Internal and external audiences • Regular data conversations • Building capacity

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MEMCA Data Schools

11 Data

Project Schools

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Schools

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2010-11(Pilot Year)

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

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MEMCA Data Schools Program/School Postsecondary Partner City

1) Bay Middle College Bay D’Noc CC Escanaba

2) Clare-Gladwin MC Mid-Michigan CC Clare

3) Early College Alliance Eastern Michigan U Ypsilanti

4) Genesee Early College U of Michigan, Flint Flint

5) Henry Ford EC Henry Ford CC Dearborn Heights

6) JCC-LISD Academy Jackson CC Adrian

7) EC of Macomb Macomb CC Clinton Township

8) Monroe County MC Monroe CC Monroe

9) Mott Middle College Mott CC Flint

10) Oakland Early College Oakland CC Farmington Hills

11) Washtenaw Tech MC Washtenaw CC Ann Arbor

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Data Activities Over Time Data Activities School Year

College transcript data

School profile survey

Graduating student survey

2013-14

2,037 college course-taking students in 2012-13 (12 schools)

11 schools [+6 NT schools]

10-11 schools (Expected)

2012-13 1,739 college course-taking 2011-12 students (10 schools)

11 schools 7 schools 262 students 80% response rate

2011-12 1,526 college course-taking 2010-11 students (11 schools)

12 schools 8 schools 225 students

2010-11 Pilot Year

---- 12 schools 5 schools 132 students

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Gender

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41% 43% 40%

59% 57% 60%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

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Female Male

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Race/Ethnicity

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62%

71% 66%

32%

20% 21%

2% 3% 3% 1%

4% 4% 0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

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White Black Hispanic Other Asian

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Free/Reduced Lunch vs. Attendance

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46% 39% 35%

92%

80%

95%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

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Daily Attendance Free/ Reduced Lunch

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Student Participation in College Courses

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92%

98%

87%

94%

79%

71%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2011-12 2012-13

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School Year

12th graders 11th graders 10th graders

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Average College Credits Earned

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44.1 40.0

23.4 20.7

8.6 7.3

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20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

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Average College GPA

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2.89

3.05 2.93 3.11 3.19 3.23

2.50

3.00

3.50

4.00

2011-12 2012-13

Col

lege

GPA

School Year


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College Performance Summary: 2012-13 College Course-taking Students

2012-13 Grade

Number of College

Course-taking Students

Cumulative College Coursework

Average GPA

Average Credits Earned

Percent of Courses Passed

(C grade or higher)*

9th graders 39 3.49 1.9 95% 10th graders 486 3.23 7.3 92% 11th graders 761 3.10 20.7 92% 12th graders 512 3.03 40.0 92% 13th graders 239 2.68 46.2 84% Total 2,037 3.07 25.0 90%

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*Percentage of Courses Passed (C grade or higher): Includes A, B, C, P (Passing), D and F grades in the calculation

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What makes for a successful

college course-taking program and experience for our high school students?

Write down your important 2-3 aspects.

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College Course-taking in High School

1. Ensuring our students are ready to start college courses in high school.

2. Improving our academic program plans.

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Ensuring Our Students are Ready… to start college coursework in high school

• What determines readiness (to start college coursework)?

• Relevant skills

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Assessment Use: 2-yr v. 4-yr Institutions

100%

94%

85%

51%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Some MATH test

Some READING test

Percent of postsecondary institutions

Percent of Postsecondary Institutions Using Placement Tests

Public 4-year

Public 2-year

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Source: Fields & Parsad. (2014).

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Most Frequently Used Math Tests Most frequently used national standardized math tests:

• ACT (23%) • COMPASS Algebra test (20%) • SAT (17%) • ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra test (16%) • ACCUPLACER (<5%) • COMPASS math tests (<5%)

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Source: Fields & Parsad. (2014).

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What Criteria do MEMCA Schools Use?

18%

18%

27%

36%

55%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

No criteria

Student age/grade level

Other

Min. high school GPA

Min. college placement exam score

Teacher/counselor recommendation

Criteria used to determine when students begin college courses

Other: Soft skills credentialed (2) Pass ‘Focus’ class (1)

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Note: Schools (N=11) were able to indicate multiple criteria.

Source: MEMCA School Profile Survey Data, 2013-14.

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MEMCA v. NY Smart Scholars

0%

9%

26%

43%

43%

52%

18%

18%

27%

36%

55%

73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

No criteria

Student age/grade level

Other

Min. high school GPA

Min. college placement exam score

Teacher/counselor recommendation

Criteria used to determine when students begin college courses

MEMCANY SS

Other: MEMCA (Soft skills credentialed ) NY Smart Scholars (State HS exam scores)

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Note: MEMCA schools (N=11), NY Smart Scholars schools (N=23) were able to indicate multiple criteria.

Sources: NYSED/NCREST Survey, 2012-13; MEMCA School Profile Survey Data, 2013-14.

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What Does it Mean to be College and Career Ready?

• A college and career ready student possesses the content

knowledge, strategies, skills, and techniques necessary to be successful in a postsecondary setting.

• Not every student needs exactly the same knowledge and skills to be college and career ready.

• A student’s college and career interests help identify the precise knowledge and skills the student needs.

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Source: Conley. (2014).

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Relevant Readiness/Learning Skills Learning skills students need to be ready for the range of postsecondary learning environments:

• Study skills • Time management skills • Goal orientation • Persistence (determination, tenacity, grit)

• Self-awareness (knowing how one is doing in their courses) • Help-seeking (knowing how to obtain necessary resources) • Technological proficiency (knowing how to effectively use technology)

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Source: Conley. (2014).

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For Us – 2 Types of Readiness

• General readiness for college and career

• Readiness to start college courses in high school

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Ensuring Our Students are Ready to Start College Coursework in High School

1. What requirements do our students need to meet to

enroll in college courses? Is it the same for all courses?

2. What are we doing to prepare students to start college courses in high school?

3. What about groups of students who struggle to attain readiness to start college courses? What are we doing about this?

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Assessing Our Programs for Successful College Coursework in HS

• New considerations for academic plans

• Types of college courses

• College performance

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Academic Plan

Grade 9

Fall

Grade 9

Spring

Grade 9

Summer

Grade 10

Fall

Grade 10

Spring

Grade 10

Summer

Grade 11

Fall

Grade 11

Spring

Grade 11

Summer

Grade 12

Fall

Grade 12

Spring

Grade 12

Summer

Grade 13

Fall

Grade 13

Spring

English

Math

Science

Social Studies, History & Government

Physical Education

Language

Elective

Seminar

Other

TOTAL Credits

Standardized HS Tests

Entrance/Exit College Tests

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Total HIGH SCHOOL units earned = Total COLLEGE credits earned =

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Academic Plan Considerations • Clear goals and expectation –

• Minimum number of college courses and credits for students

• Sequencing – • A continuum of courses that progress from easier to more difficult • Using college/career orientation and skills courses strategically

• Rigor –

• Opportunities for students to take a rigorous high school curriculum • Appropriate level of challenge to keep students engaged but not discouraged • Vetting process of instructors*

• Policy context –

• Dual enrollment and articulation agreements in the state or with specific colleges • State and national tests (e.g., ACT, SAT) for high school students • College entrance exams or other criteria required by partner college

• Supports –

• Availability of supports to help students with coursework • Academic and social supports*

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* Additional items included. Source: NCREST. (2011). Early College: 10 Key Decisions.

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College Course Enrollments by Subject/SchYr (2012-13 12th Graders)

Subject Gr 9 2009-10

Gr 10 2010-11

Gr 11 2011-12

Gr 12 2012-13 Total

BUSINESS -- <1% 1% 2% 2% COLLEGE SKILLS 51% 10% 2% 2% 3% COMMUNICATION -- 11% 9% 6% 8% COMPUTERS 9% 7% 6% 5% 5% EDUCATION -- -- 1% 1% 1% ENGINEERING -- <1% <1% <1% <1% ENGLISH 16% 15% 10% 11% 11% FOREIGN LANGUAGES 1% 3% 6% 4% HEALTH PROFESSIONS 4% 10% 5% 5% 6% MATH 9% 11% 12% 10% 11% PERSONAL/CULINARY SERVICES 2% 1% <1% <1% <1% PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION -- <1% 2% 4% 3% PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2% 5% 3% 4% 4% PROTECTIVE SERVICE -- <1% <1% 1% <1% SCIENCE 4% 7% 14% 16% 14% SOCIAL SCIENCE 2% 16% 25% 18% 20% TRADES -- <1% <1% 1% <1% VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS -- 4% 7% 7% 7%

TOTAL <1% (45)

14% (1,027)

39% (2,858)

46% (3,369)

100% (7,299)

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Top 5 Subject Areas (2012-13 12th Graders)

59%

67%

71%

78%

88%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

5) MATH

4) COMMUNICATION

3) ENGLISH

2) SCIENCE

1) SOCIAL SCIENCE

Subj

ect

Percent of 12th Graders who Took at Least 1 College Credit-bearing Course in…

DevEd ENGLISH (2%) DevEd MATH (11%)

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Source: MEMCA College Data.

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More Subject Areas (2012-13 12th Graders)

25%

34%

35%

35%

51%

54%

57%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

12) HEALTH PROFESSIONS

11) COLLEGE SKILLS

10) PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION

9) FOREIGN LANGUAGES

8) COMPUTERS

7) PHYSICAL EDUCATION

6) VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS

Subj

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Remaining Subject Areas (2012-13 12th Graders)

2%

2%

2%

4%

4%

6%

10%

11%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

20) DEVED ENGLISH

19) TRADES

18) PERSONAL/CULINARY…

17) PROTECTIVE SERVICE

16) ENGINEERING

15) EDUCATION

14) BUSINESS

13) DEVED MATH

Subj

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Top 5 Subjects Areas: Performance

Subject A B C D F W

SOCIAL SCIENCE 47% 28% 15% 5% 4% 1%

SCIENCE 36% 34% 18% 5% 4% 2%

ENGLISH 59% 28% 8% 2% 2% 2%

COMMUNICATION 59% 28% 8% 2% 2% 2%

MATH 48% 27% 11% 5% 7% 2%

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Percent of College Course Grades Results (2012-13 12th Graders)


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Starter and Final Year Courses School Course names – Grade 10 Course names – Grade 12 School A • THEA 1001: INTRO THEATER ARTS

• THEA 1101: INTRO TO ACTING • CORC 1130: MUSIC LANG HIST & CULT • SPEC 1103: COMMUNICAT TECHNIQ

• CHEM 1050: GENERAL CHEM 1A • ENGL 2301: INTRO CREATIVE WRITING • MATH 1011: PRECALC or MATH 1201: CALCULUS • PSYC 2810: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY I

School B • CPT101: Intro Comp or MUS105: Music App • PSY201: Gen Psych or SOC-101: Intro Soc • SPA101: Elementary Spanish I • COL03: College Skills

• ENG101: English Composition I • ENG102: English Composition II • BIO101: Bio Science I • MAT110: College Algebra or MAT120: Statistics

School C • FA 205: DRAWING • FA 305: PAINTING • History or Political Science course

• EN 110: COLLEGE COMPOSITION • EN 114: PUBLIC SPEAKING • PS 100: GENERAL PSYC or SO 100: INTRO TO SOC • GS 111: COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILL • MT 112: SURVEY OF MATH

School D • COM 115: Public Speaking • HPR 104: Health Career Opt & Readiness • CIS 118: Intro PC Applications • Criminal Justice or Health Careers course

• ENG 121: English Composition I • ENG 122: English Composition II • HPR 178: Medical Terminology • PSY 101: General Psychology I • ACC 101: Fundamentals of Accounting • MAT 135: Intro to Statistics

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Source: MCNC College Data.

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General Ed and Career Tech College Course Enrollments

Career Technical

22%

General 70%

Other 8%

Percent of College Course

Enrollments (cumulative during HS)

2012-13

12th Graders


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Average College Credits Earned by SchYr (2012-13 12th Graders)

2.4

9.1

16.7 19.0

0.0

3.0

6.0

9.0

12.0

15.0

18.0

21.0

2009-10(In Grade 9)

2010-11(In Grade 10)

2011-12(In Grade 11)

2012-13(In Grade 12)

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College Course Grade Success by SchYr (2012-13 12th Graders)

96% 91% 91% 88%

4% 7% 8% 9% 0% 1% 1% 3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2009-10(In Grade 9)

2010-11(In Grade 10)

2011-12(In Grade 11)

2012-13(In Grade 12)

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Successful Not Successful Other

92% = Cumulative course passrate at C grade or higher

Successful = A, B, C; Not Successful = D, F Source: MEMCA College Data.

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College Credits Earned, per Student (2012-13 12th Graders)

1% 4% 4% 6% 4%

81%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

0credits

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 More than20 credits

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Cumulative credits earned


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College GPA, per Student (2012-13 12th Graders)

2% 8%

30%

60%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

< 0.99 1.00 - 1.99 2.00 - 2.99 3.00 - 4.00

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Cumulative GPA Source: MEMCA College Data.

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EC Sample Study v. MEMCA

66%

77%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Students earned anycollege credit

Percent of Students Earning College Credit During High School

MEMCA EC Sample

Study

Note: Data reflect 2011-12 Early College students. Source: AIR/SRI. (2013); MEMCA College Data.

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EC Sample Study v. MEMCA

29%

47%

46%

53%

26%

79%

87%

92%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

9thGrade

10thGrade

11thGrade

12thGrade

Percent of Students Who Took College Courses in High School

MEMCAEC Sample Study

Note: Data reflect 2011-12 Early College students. Source: AIR/SRI. (2013); MEMCA College Data.

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“[Re: National EC Study] Although the goal of Early Colleges is to get all student enrolled in college while in high school, our findings suggest that the Early Colleges did not meet this goal.” (AIR/SRI, 2013)

BREAKOUT GROUPS 10:15 – 11:20 - MEMCA Data Project Schools (3rd Floor) - Other Participants (Main room)

What makes for a successful

college course-taking program and experience for our high school students?

Go back to your original noted responses.

Any new thoughts?

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DATA TELLS A STORY IMPROVING OUR ACADEMIC PLANS FOR