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Math Goal Team Professional Learning Community
Concurrent Session #611:00 –
11:50 AM
T & I Computer Lab
Formation of Formation of Math Goal Math Goal Teams Teams Focused on Student Focused on Student
AchievementAchievement
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Jason Jeffrey met with all technical instructors to determine student achievement focus.
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Goal Teams Formed –
2007 –
2008•
ACT WorkKeys Applied Math Test to be used for measuring student achievement increase.
Student Achievement – Math Goal
•95% of students within math- focused programs will increase
achievement on the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math test from the fall of their junior year to the spring of their senior year.
The Process
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Tested students Tested students ––
ACT Work Keys Applied MathACT Work Keys Applied Math
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Reviewed achievement dataReviewed achievement data––
CTCCTC
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Regional Regional ••
Met in regular collaborative work sessions Met in regular collaborative work sessions to plan strategies to increase student to plan strategies to increase student achievementachievement
Collaborative Meetings – Math Goal
Half-day work sessions (2008 – 2009 School Year)
September 2, 2008 (Staff PD Day –
no students)
October 22, 2008 (subs in classrooms)
February 16, 2009 (Staff PD Day –
no students)
Informal meetings before and after school
Use of SharePoint to communicate with one another and share files
https://spweb.tbaisd.k12.mi.us/sites/home/CTC/IS/Math%20Goal%20 Work%20Session/default.aspx?InstanceID=10&Paged=Next&p_Start TimeUTC=20090908T130000Z&View=%7b22B4072A%2d2D2B%2d 4566%2dB6B8%2d20AAD8E07B4B%7d
Monthly hour-long work sessions (2009-2010 School Year)
September 8, 2009
January 27, 2010
March 24, 2010
April 28, 2010
May 26, 2010
Collaborative Norms
Collaborative Meeting Norms ELA Team
Developed by the TBAISD Career-Tech Center Staff June and September 2009
As a member of a Collaborative Team, I commit to the following: •
Meet (only) when necessary. •
Limit morning meetings to 60 minutes (one hour). •
Provide and/or review the agenda prior to the meeting. •
Begin and end the meeting on time. •
Invite those affected by the outcome of the meeting. •
Contribute in a professional manner. •
Stay focused; limit discussion to the objectives of the meeting. •
Offer a potential solution to any problem that I personally identify. •
Serve as a note taker to identify tasks, responsible persons &deadlines.
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Follow through.
Math Target Goal Team Meeting March 24, 2010
8:15 –
9:00 AM –
T & I Computer Lab•
I. Housekeeping/Review Norms•
II. ACT WorkKeys Post-TestingUpdateProblems/Concerns?“At first blush”
observations•
III, Math Essentials What works?What isn’t working?How evaluate success; difficulties with getting composite data
IV. Algebra II/Geometry PilotStatus of pilot –
what works; what doesn’t?Remediation ProblemMoodle SupportAlgebra II Moodle Grant –
Deb M.Electrical Occupations students –
COMPASS TestV. Math Warm-ups –
How did we do this year?VI. KeyTrain
How many are using?VII June 4 Academics in CTE/Best Practices Conference –
UpdateVIII Continuation of Work Done at February 15 PD Day
Additional article courtesy of BrentRecord-Eagle article dealing with F/R lunchRevisit brainstormed ideas
What are we currently doing that works?What could be “tweaked”
to possibly get better results?What could be done differently?Where do we take this? Does it change how we do business at CTC?
Next steps, if any? IX. Continuation of Items/Other Items to Discuss at April Meeting?X. Next Meeting –
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 8:15 AM in Work-Based Learning lab
Math Programs•
Allied Health II
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Automotive Technology•
Construction Trades
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Culinary Arts•
Drafting/Design
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Electrical Occupations•
Manufacturing Tech Academy
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Power Equipment Technology •
Precision Machining Technology
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Skilled Trades•
Visual Imaging Technology
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Welding and Fabrication
Looking at Specific Math Strategies
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Math Warm-ups•
Math Essentials
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KeyTrain/KeyTrain workbooks•
Naturally-embedded math concepts –
4th
Year Math
Ryan
Math Warm-Ups Some Examples
N.FL.6.14WK 3
Welding
Each ¼-20 x 2” bolt costs 21 cents. What is the greatest number of bolts Jake can buy with $3.00?
A. 10B. 13C. 14D. 17E. 18
Another Warm-Up ExampleN.FL.06.15.
WK 4Electrical Occupations
An electrician is working with a rectangular electrical enclosure that has a width of 24” and a height of 4’ and a
depth of 12”. What is the total volume inside of the enclosure?
A. 1152 cubic inchesB. 1200 cubic inchesC. 1300 cubic inchesD. 13,824 cubic inches
One More!G.SR.08.03
WK 5Construction Trades
Josh needs to clear an area of land for a silo that he has ordered. Information from the silo manufacturer says that the silo base
covers 100 square feet. Josh needs to find the diameter of the silo base so he can clear the land. What is the diameter of the
silo base?A. 5.64 ftB. 11.28 ftC. 15.64 ftD. 31.85 ft.
Math Essential Pre-Test
Solve each problem, showing all work.Write your answer in the box.
Whole Numbers1.) 534 + 897 2.) 663 – 479
3.) 27 x 328 4.) 1504
32
ACT WorkKeys Testing Schedule
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Pre-tested all new, entering CTC students mid- September to mid-October of each year (Juniors
and Seniors) Fall 2008/Fall 2009
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Post-tested all CTC students late April (2009)
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Post-tested all CTC seniors in mid-March -
before Spring Break (2010)
Job ProfilesAverage WorkKeys Scores Needed by Job Title
Having high job skills means having access to higher-paying jobs. According to ACT research, occupations that require the lowest Applied Mathematics skill level usually pay
beginning salaries of about $16,000. On the other hand, occupations that require the highest Applied Mathematics skill level typically pay beginning salaries of about $30,000.
Differences in salaries across skill levels also occur for the other WorkKeys tests included in The Certificate. Employers are willing to pay higher salaries for higher skill levels.
Job Title Applied Mathematics
Locating Information
Reading for Information
Radiologic Technologists 4 4 4
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 3 3 3
Receptionists and Information Clerks 3 4 4
Refrigeration Mechanics 4 4 4
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 3 3 3
Registered Nurses 5 4 5
Rehabilitation Counselors 4 4 5
Respiratory Therapists 5 5 5
Retail Salespersons 3 5 4
Riggers 4 4 4
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3 4 4
More Job ProfilesSearch Jobs by Skills Average WorkKeys Scores Needed by Job Title
Browse Job Titles: A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U V W
Job Title Applied Mathematics
Locating Information
Reading for Information
Waiters and Waitresses 4 3 3
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 4 4 4
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 3 4 4
Welder-Fitters 3 4 4
Welders and Cutters 3 4 3
Welders, Production 4 4 4
Welding Machine Operators and Tenders 5 4 4
Welding Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 3 4 3
Welfare Eligibility Workers and Interviewers 4 4 5
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 5 5 5
Woodworking Machine Operators and Tenders, Except Sawing 3 4 3
Woodworking Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Except Sawing 3 3 4
Readiness Certificate
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The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers anywhere in the United States that an individual has essential core employability skills in Reading, Math, and Locating Information. The Certificate serves as a valuable tool in making employment and training decisions.
http://www.act.org/certificate/what.html
Recognizing Program Achievement
2007 –
2009 Achievement Data
Percent of Students Showing Gains by Program -Pre and Post ACT WorkKeys Applied Math Test (2007-2009)
(n = 377)
60
77.4
63.6 64.7 65.5
76.9
61.5
70
64.3
39.4
66.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
A B C D E F G H I J K
Program
Perc
ent
% Improvement Scale ScoreSc
Half-time Score
Math–
64.5% of TBAISD CTC students increased in performance on ACT WK Applied Math Test
2008-2010 Achievement Data
Percent of Students - Improvement on ACT WK Applied Math (2008-2010)
Math-Focused Programs (n = 197)
68.8%
40.0%
61.5% 60.7%66.7%
83.3%78.6%
75.0% 77.8%
100.0%
68.4%75.0%
54.5%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
120.0%
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Program
Perc
ent
% of Students Improving - Scale
End Score for this Cycle
Math –
72.5% of TBAISD CTC students increased in performance on ACT WK Applied Math Test.
Regional and TBAISD CTC Data
Comparison of TBAISD Students as a Whole and TBAISD CTC Student Performance on ACT WK Applied Math Test
2009-2010
73.00%
59.20%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
Sum of TBAISD AM 5+ Sum of TBAISDCTC 2Y AM 5+
Student Group
Perc
enta
ge
Total
Positives and Challenges
Positives•
Technical instructors have taken more of an interest in reviewing ACT WK test results for students.
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Data and its representation have become a necessary part of our math goal team work to help students achieve.
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Math strategies
have been developed as a systematic and systemic process at the Center.
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Academic and technical instructors are engaged in “meaty”
discussions about teaching and learning.
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Students are more interested in their achievement.•
Math “culture”
is accepted by students.
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Students are better prepared for the world of work.
Challenges
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With less and less time available, KeyTrain instruction, on-line, has not been a significant strategy.
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Center hasn’t achieved “target”
end score and will need to reassess strategies/instruction.
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Limited time with students continues to have an impact on achievement.
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Teachers must be prepared to give up something or make a trade in terms of curriculum.
What does the future hold?
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Math team will continue to move forward and identify additional strategies and instruction to foster student achievement.
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Student achievement on ACT WK Reading for Information post-test will continue to rise!
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Math literacy within the cte curriculum will continue to be naturally embedded.
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Our work will continue to be “in progress.”
Ex: discussion of Compass Test and whether to tie into math goal or not.
Questions?
For more information, contact:
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Leeann Fountain, Allied Health II instructor –
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Chuck Hunt, Welding Instructor – [email protected]
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Rick Mathis, Welding Para & PET Instructor –
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Pat Lamb, Assistant Principal –[email protected]
Where do I go now?
#1 Delivering 12th
Grade ELA in Accounting/Office Tech, Early Childhood Education,
and Public Safety/Protective Services (Room 115)
#2 Delivering 12th
Grade ELA in Allied Health, Agriscience/Natural Resources, and Automotive Technology (REMC Interactive Room)
#3 ELA Goal Team Professional Learning Community (Work-Based Learning Lab)#4 Delivering Algebra II and Geometry at TBAISD CTC (Learning Center)#5 Math Essentials Program/Delivering 4th
Year Math at TBAISD CTC(Math Essentials Classroom)#6 Math Goal Team Professional Learning Community (T & I Computer Lab)#7 Manufacturing Technology Academy (MTA) “Expanded School”
Model (REMC Computer Lab)
Lunch/Networking12:00 –
12:30 PMConcurrent Sessions12:30 –
1:20 PM
