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New York StateStaff/Curriculum
Development Network
S/CDNSeptember 22, 2005
OverviewUpdates & Plans
ELA & MathCareer and Technical EducationMiddle Level InitiativeVirtual Learning System (VLS)Q & A
Information AvailableInformation Available
1. A Guide to the NYS Grade 3–8
Testing Program
2. Sample Tests
3. Parent Brochure
NYSED Websites
Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/
Curriculum, Instruction & Instructional Technology
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/
NYSED ELA Home Pagehttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/ela.html
NYSED Mathematics Home Pagehttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/math.html
Key Websites
Latest News on Grade 3-8 Testinghttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/home.html
Curriculum questions can be sent to:[email protected]
Office of Standards, Assessment and Reporting
www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/
Testing questions can be sent to:[email protected]
NYS English Language Arts Performance indicators for each of grades
pre-kindergarten through 12
ELA tests for each of grades 3 through 8
ELA Core Curriculum, with performance indicators and literacy competencies for each of grades pre-kindergarten through 12, learning experiences sample tasks, formative assessments
ELA Toolkit
Grade-by-grade ELA performance indicators on NYS Virtual Learning System (VLS)
•Glossary (for teachers)
•Sample tasks
•Instructional strategies
•Literature suggestions by grade level
•Lesson plans on Virtual Learning System (VLS)
Curriculum Guidance MaterialsELA Toolkit
English Language Arts http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/ela.html
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/e-home.htm
Approximate Percentage of Questions Assessing Each StrandGrades 3-8 Mathematics
Strand Grade
3
Grade
4
Grade
5
Grade
6
Grade
7
Grade
8
1 Number Sense and Operations
48% 45% 39% 37% 30% 11%
2 Algebra 13% 14% 11% 19% 12% 44%
3 Geometry 13% 14% 11% 19% 12% 44%
4 Measurement
13% 12% 25% 17% 14% 35%
5 Probability 13% 12% 11% 16% 30% 0%
Curriculum Guidance Materials
Mathematics Toolkit
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/guidance.htm
Mathematics Resource Center
Purpose
There is a statewide need to support comprehensive and long term changes in the instructional practices in classrooms that are aligned with scientifically based or evidence-based mathematics research.
Mathematics Resource Center
Goals Centralized source for ongoing dissemination of the NYSED’s
message regarding standards-based mathematics programs.
Identify program success and areas in need of improvement and provide guidance on utilizing successful model programs.
Sharing best practices, content knowledge and pedagogy within the mathematics field, informed by scientifically based or evidence-based research.
Implementing and promoting professional development models for developing and sustaining a cadre of state/regional leaders responsible for improving teaching and learning of mathematics in New York State.
Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations
1 A Regents examination be developed and administered for each of the three courses (Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II and Trigonometry).
2. The mathematics graduation requirement for a Regents Diploma be the passing of one Regents examination in mathematics, and the passing of three units of credit of high school mathematics. The Committee also recommended that the credit granted for the Algebra course be limited to two units.
Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations (con’t)
3. The mathematics graduation requirement for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation be that students take and pass the three courses of high school mathematics, and that the first two cohorts pass two of the three Regents examinations in mathematics and that subsequent cohorts pass all three Regents examinations in mathematics.
4. Ways of rewarding students for taking and mastering more than the graduation requirements be explored and implemented.
Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations (con’t) Status of Recommendations
Proposed Timeline
Grades 9-12 Mathematics Curriculum Committee
Middle Level Education
Overview
Regulation
Applications
Checklist
Board of Regents
Adopt Middle Level Regulation
Program requirements & flexibility
Experiment in Organizational Change
Flexibility in staff assignments
Model Applications
September 2006
Due January 13, 2006
Reviews completed March 1, 2006
Website
Middle Level Checklist
Available for all non-tested areas
Purpose
Organization
Website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/mle/clmemo.htm
Career and Technical Education
Middle Level Education Career Plan Initiative
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/careerdevelopment/cdos.html
High Schools That Workhttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/stw/survey/hstw.html
Other
Virtual Learning System
http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/
New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)
http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/
The VLS is a web-based system designed to provide Pre-K through 12 teachers and administrators with statewide access to useful curriculum and instruction resources. It is focused on the New York State Learning Standards and content connected to them in the areas of the Arts, Career Development and Occupational Studies, English Language Arts, Health, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Languages other than English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Social Studies.
New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/
The VLS contains the State’s 28 learning standards with resources and links to sites that support student achievement. Sample tasks (approximately 5000) and lesson plans (approximately 900) related to the standards and performance indicators appear via the site.
The VLS is designed to provide users an intuitive interface and easy access to the learning standards and related content. The system has been modified to support grade-by-grade learning and testing as required by the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
A robust search feature facilitates access to content from the Education Department and/or the Gateway to Education Materials (GEM), providing access to thousands of educational resources.
New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/
Users can become familiar with the State’s learning standards, by choosing a content area, standard, key idea, and performance indicator. On each performance indicator page, users can access learning resources specifically related to the identified student knowledge, skills, and understandings.
Links to resources from other educational institutions are included from various Department offices and USNY institutions, such as the Office of Teacher Certification, the State Library, and the Public Broadcasting System.
Additional content and links will be added to the VLS on a continuous basis.
For further information, please visit our Website
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/home.html
Or E-mail
Jean C. Stevens, Assistant Commissioner Office of Curriculum & Instructional Support
Or Office mailbox: [email protected]
