Math Standards Draft College &Career Ready?
Math Standards Draft College &Career Ready?
April 29, 2015
AQuESTT AQuESTT is: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow A framework for a quality education system An opportunity to address “accountability” based on Nebraska’s needs
The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of their secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue their career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and Career/College Goals
Section 79-760.01. Academic content standards State Board of Education Duties: o Adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment pursuant to section 79-760.03. o The standards shall cover the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. o The State Board of Education shall develop a plan to review and update standards for each subject area every five years.
Standards Revision Schedule Content Area
Adopted
English/Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Fine Arts
September 5, 2014 October 8, 2009 October 6, 2010 December 7, 2012 March 4, 2014
Consistent Process • Utilize Nebraska Educators – K-16 Expertise – Large Writing Group – Smaller Editing Committee
• Call Upon Postsecondary Institutions to Provide Input and Certify as College and Career Ready • Review and Incorporate Ideas from Nationally Recognized Resources and Best Practices Research • Employer engagement • Maintain On-going Communication with State Board and Board Subcommittee • Encourage Public Input
Emphasis on College And Career Readiness ACT Definition “The level of achievement a student needs to be ready to enroll and succeed—without remediation—in credit bearing first‐year postsecondary courses.
Higher Education Participants • Nominated by the heads of their institution – For their expertise – Given authority to sign off for their institution
• All 4 Nebraska systems participated
State Board Charge • Work with the existing Nebraska standards to ensure they are College Ready • Simply adopting the Common Core is not an option • Necessary for ESEA Flexibility Waiver • Ensures Nebraska Students have the same opportunity to learn
Tiers of Specificity Each Standard has 3 levels of Specificity K-12 Comprehensive Statement Identify broad, general statements that are not grade level specific and cover big ideas in mathematics. Grade Level Expectations Statements that identify what students should know and be able to do by the end of each identified grade/band. These are organized by concepts. Curricular Indicators Specific information to distinguish expectations between grade levels. They are considered an integral part of the standard and must be taught.
Standards Numbering System
K – 12 Comprehensive Statements NUMBER: Students will communicate number concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Numeric Relationships Operations
ALGEBRA: Students will communicate algebraic concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Algebraic Relationships Algebraic Processes Applications
GEOMETRY: Students will communicate geometric concepts and measurement concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Characteristics Analytic Geometry Measurement
DATA: Students will communicate data analysis/probability concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Representations Analysis & Applications Probability
Mathematical Processes Solves mathematical problems. Models and represents mathematical problems. Communicates mathematical ideas effectively. Makes mathematical connections.
Highlights of the Draft • The four strands remained the same • Changed grade band in high school to 9-11 • Identified grade 12 “Advanced Topics” • Streamlined standards by removing duplication from grade to grade • Concentrated on level of mastery • Identified mathematical processes to enhance proficiency across all standards
Proposed Timeline • April 3 - Draft Released and Posted on the Website • April 13 - Electronic Survey Released • May 29 - Electronic Survey Closed • July - State Board Standards Subcommittee • July-August – Public Input Meeting • August - Postsecondary Reps Verify as College- and Career- Ready • September - State Board Receives the final draft
Public Input Opportunities Electronic Survey: http://www.education.ne.gov/ Monthly State Board Testimony: 301 Centennial Mall South Public Input Meeting: Date to be Determined
Public Input Opportunities E-mail: [email protected]
Written Correspondence: Standards Input Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509
Questions & Discussion
Thank you! #AQuESTT
April 29, 2015
AQuESTT AQuESTT is: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow A framework for a quality education system An opportunity to address “accountability” based on Nebraska’s needs
The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of their secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue their career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and Career/College Goals
Section 79-760.01. Academic content standards State Board of Education Duties: o Adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment pursuant to section 79-760.03. o The standards shall cover the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. o The State Board of Education shall develop a plan to review and update standards for each subject area every five years.
Standards Revision Schedule Content Area
Adopted
English/Language Mathematics Science Social Studies Fine Arts
September 5, 2014 October 8, 2009 October 6, 2010 December 7, 2012 March 4, 2014
Consistent Process • Utilize Nebraska Educators – K-16 Expertise – Large Writing Group – Smaller Editing Committee
• Call Upon Postsecondary Institutions to Provide Input and Certify as College and Career Ready • Review and Incorporate Ideas from Nationally Recognized Resources and Best Practices Research • Employer engagement • Maintain On-going Communication with State Board and Board Subcommittee • Encourage Public Input
Emphasis on College And Career Readiness ACT Definition “The level of achievement a student needs to be ready to enroll and succeed—without remediation—in credit bearing first‐year postsecondary courses.
Higher Education Participants • Nominated by the heads of their institution – For their expertise – Given authority to sign off for their institution
• All 4 Nebraska systems participated
State Board Charge • Work with the existing Nebraska standards to ensure they are College Ready • Simply adopting the Common Core is not an option • Necessary for ESEA Flexibility Waiver • Ensures Nebraska Students have the same opportunity to learn
Tiers of Specificity Each Standard has 3 levels of Specificity K-12 Comprehensive Statement Identify broad, general statements that are not grade level specific and cover big ideas in mathematics. Grade Level Expectations Statements that identify what students should know and be able to do by the end of each identified grade/band. These are organized by concepts. Curricular Indicators Specific information to distinguish expectations between grade levels. They are considered an integral part of the standard and must be taught.
Standards Numbering System
K – 12 Comprehensive Statements NUMBER: Students will communicate number concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Numeric Relationships Operations
ALGEBRA: Students will communicate algebraic concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Algebraic Relationships Algebraic Processes Applications
GEOMETRY: Students will communicate geometric concepts and measurement concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Characteristics Analytic Geometry Measurement
DATA: Students will communicate data analysis/probability concepts using multiple representations to reason, solve problems, and make connections within mathematics and across disciplines. Representations Analysis & Applications Probability
Mathematical Processes Solves mathematical problems. Models and represents mathematical problems. Communicates mathematical ideas effectively. Makes mathematical connections.
Highlights of the Draft • The four strands remained the same • Changed grade band in high school to 9-11 • Identified grade 12 “Advanced Topics” • Streamlined standards by removing duplication from grade to grade • Concentrated on level of mastery • Identified mathematical processes to enhance proficiency across all standards
Proposed Timeline • April 3 - Draft Released and Posted on the Website • April 13 - Electronic Survey Released • May 29 - Electronic Survey Closed • July - State Board Standards Subcommittee • July-August – Public Input Meeting • August - Postsecondary Reps Verify as College- and Career- Ready • September - State Board Receives the final draft
Public Input Opportunities Electronic Survey: http://www.education.ne.gov/ Monthly State Board Testimony: 301 Centennial Mall South Public Input Meeting: Date to be Determined
Public Input Opportunities E-mail: [email protected]
Written Correspondence: Standards Input Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509
Questions & Discussion
Thank you! #AQuESTT
