Math Goal Team
Professional Learning
Community
Concurrent Session #6
11:00 – 11:50 AM
T & I Computer Lab
Formation of Math Goal
Teams Focused on Student
Achievement
• Jason Jeffrey met with all technical
instructors to determine student
achievement focus.
• 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 mathfocused 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
• Tested students
– ACT Work Keys Applied Math
• Reviewed achievement data
– CTC
– Regional
• Met in regular collaborative work sessions
to plan strategies to increase student
achievement
Collaborative Meetings –
Math Goal
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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)
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 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
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Monthly hour-long work sessions (2009-2010 School Year)
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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:
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Meet (only) when necessary.
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Limit morning meetings to 60 minutes (one hour).
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Provide and/or review the agenda prior to the meeting.
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Begin and end the meeting on time.
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Invite those affected by the outcome of the meeting.
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Contribute in a professional manner.
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Stay focused; limit discussion to the objectives of the meeting.
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Offer a potential solution to any problem that I personally identify.
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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
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I. Housekeeping/Review Norms
II. ACT WorkKeys Post-Testing
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III, Math Essentials
Update
Problems/Concerns?
“At first blush” observations
What works?
What isn’t working?
How evaluate success; difficulties with getting composite data
IV. Algebra II/Geometry Pilot
Status of pilot – what works; what doesn’t?
Remediation Problem
Moodle Support
Algebra II Moodle Grant – Deb M.
Electrical Occupations students – COMPASS Test
V. Math Warm-ups – How did we do this year?
VI. KeyTrain
How many are using?
VII June 4 Academics in CTE/Best Practices Conference – Update
VIII Continuation of Work Done at February 15 PD Day
Additional article courtesy of Brent
Record-Eagle article dealing with F/R lunch
Revisit 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
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Allied Health II
Automotive Technology
Construction Trades
Culinary Arts
Drafting/Design
Electrical Occupations
Manufacturing Tech Academy
Power Equipment Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Skilled Trades
Visual Imaging Technology
Welding and Fabrication
Looking at Specific Math Strategies
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Math Warm-ups
Math Essentials
KeyTrain/KeyTrain workbooks
Naturally-embedded math concepts – 4th
Year Math
Ryan
Math Warm-Ups
Some Examples
N.FL.6.14
WK 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. 10
B. 13
C. 14
D. 17
E. 18
Another Warm-Up Example
N.FL.06.15.
WK 4
Electrical 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 inches
B. 1200 cubic inches
C. 1300 cubic inches
D. 13,824 cubic inches
One More!
G.SR.08.03
WK 5
Construction 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 ft
B. 11.28 ft
C. 15.64 ft
D. 31.85 ft.
Math Essential Pre-Test
Solve each problem, showing all work.
Write your answer in the box.
Whole Numbers
1.) 534 + 897
3.) 27 x 328
2.) 663 – 479
4.) 1504  32
ACT WorkKeys Testing Schedule
• Pre-tested all new, entering CTC students midSeptember to mid-October of each year (Juniors
and Seniors) Fall 2008/Fall 2009
• Post-tested all CTC students late April (2009)
• Post-tested all CTC seniors in mid-March - before
Spring Break (2010)
Job Profiles
Average 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.
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
Job Title
More Job Profiles
Search 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
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
Job Title
Readiness Certificate
• 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)
90
77.4
80
76.9
70
70
63.6
64.7
65.5
60
66.7
64.3
61.5
Percent
60
50
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% Improvement Scale Score
39.4
40
30
20
10
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B
C
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Program
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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)
120.0%
100.0%
100.0%
83.3%
78.6%
80.0%
Percent
68.8%
75.0%
77.8%
75.0%
68.4%
66.7%
61.5% 60.7%
60.0% 54.5%
% of Students Improving - Scale
40.0%
40.0%
20.0%
0.0%
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B
C
D
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Program
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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
80.00%
73.00%
70.00%
59.20%
60.00%
Percentage
50.00%
40.00%
Total
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Sum of TBAISD AM 5+
Sum of TBAISDCTC 2Y AM 5+
Student Group
Positives and Challenges
Positives
• Technical instructors have taken more of an interest in
reviewing ACT WK test results for students.
• Data and its representation have become a necessary part
of our math goal team work to help students achieve.
• Math strategies have been developed as a systematic and
systemic process at the Center.
• Academic and technical instructors are engaged in
“meaty” discussions about teaching and learning.
• Students are more interested in their achievement.
• Math “culture” is accepted by students.
• Students are better prepared for the world of work.
Challenges
• With less and less time available, KeyTrain
instruction, on-line, has not been a significant
strategy.
• Center hasn’t achieved “target” end score and will
need to reassess strategies/instruction.
• Limited time with students continues to have an
impact on achievement.
• Teachers must be prepared to give up something
or make a trade in terms of curriculum.
What does the future
hold?
• Math team will continue to move forward and
identify additional strategies and instruction to
foster student achievement.
• Student achievement on ACT WK Reading for
Information post-test will continue to rise!
• Math literacy within the cte curriculum will
continue to be naturally embedded.
• 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:
• Leeann Fountain, Allied Health II
instructor – [email protected]
• Chuck Hunt, Welding Instructor –
[email protected]
• Rick Mathis, Welding Para & PET Instructor
– [email protected]
• 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/Networking
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions
12:30 – 1:20 PM