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Make Summer School Count: Raise Student Achievement in Math Cassie Martin Reynolds, Sr. Manager of School Partnerships
Greater Than Starts Today
Cassie Martin Reynolds • Senior Manager of School Partnerships, Carnegie Learning • Professional Development Facilitator • High School Math Teacher and Math Coach • Summer Bridge Program, Math Facilitator • VAMPY (Verbally And Mathematically Precocious Youth) Instructor
Question for you….
• What do you think of when you think of summer learning programs?
I used to think about this…..
Purpose Discuss best practices for Summer Learning Programs Explore different models of Summer learning Programs Discover ways Carnegie Learning can help you meet your goal
WHY SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS?
Image courtesy of National Summer Learning Association
Kids lose
TWO MONTHS of math achievement during summer months.
Other Scary Statistics • Summer Loss was more pronounced for MATH facts and spelling than for other tested areas. – Without practice, cognitive psychology suggest, facts and procedural skills are most susceptible to being forgotten (e.g., Cooper & Sweller, 1987). • Summer Loss was more pronounced for MATH overall than for reading overall. – Children’s home environment may provide more opportunities to practice reading skills than to practice mathematics.
Other Scary Statistics • All students regardless of economic background, lost roughly the same amounts of math skills over the summer. • Middle class students showed gains in reading achievement over summer, but disadvantaged students showed loss in reading.
Goals of Summer School: Graduation or Grade Promotion
Enrichment
Goals
Prevent Learning Regressions
Credit Recovery
Sample Program Models: Richmond County, GA • Summer Bridge Program • Focusing on Transitioning Students: – 5th to 6th grade – 8th to 9th grade – Blended Learning Environment • 60 % Collaborative Classroom • 40 % Cognitive Tutor
Transition 5th to 6th Mathematical Goals • Fraction Sense and Operations: – Investigate multiple representations of fractions – Develop understanding of fraction algorithms. – Examine alternative algorithms for fraction operations. – Model operations with fractions
Sample 5th to 6th Agenda: Day 1
Topic
2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction to Fractions
8 9 10 11
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Lesson/Activity
Manipulatives
Pretest; Venn Diagram
Hula Hoop Venn Diagrams paper plated
Flags and Fractions Fundraising Goals Graphing Comic Strips
Equivalent Fractions
12-13 Multiplying & Dividing Fractions 14 15 16 17
Fraction rods
Dividing Quesadillas
Comparing Colors
Fraction rods
Rocket Strips
Precut strips
A Trail trip
Precut Strips
What’s a Difference
Precut Strips
Fractions Greater Than One The Rules Pizza by the Slice
Area model
Hawaiian Trail Mix For Everyone Jamilla’s Pizza Party Part in Parts But What If…..
Number Line ?
Transition 8th to 9th Mathematical Goals • Fraction, Ratios, and Algebraic Thinking: – Explore fraction representations and operations – Model operations with fractions – Understand the connections of fractions and ratios – Solving equations – Connecting the Multiple Representations of tables, graphs, equations and scenarios
Sample 8th to 9th Agenda: Mathematical Focus
Activity
Day 1
Introduction to Fractions
Rocket Strips
Day 2
Fraction Operations
Dividing Quesadillas/Trail Mix
Day 3
Fraction Division
Pizza by the Slice
Day 4
Application of Ratios
Making Punch
Day 5
Application of Ratios
Graphing Out Equivalence
Day 6
Linear Relationships
U.S. Shirts
Day 7
Characteristics of Graphs
Every Graph Tells a Story
Day 8
Solving Equations
Maintaining a Balance
Day 9
Solving Equations
A Park Ranger’s Work is Never Done
Day 10
Solving Equations
Why Doesn’t This Work (Equations with infinite and no solutions)
Conceptual Mathematical Tasks
1 4
of
1 2
1 4
of
1 2
1 4
of
1 2
Cognitive Tutor Software
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT & THE SKILLOMETER™
MATHia® SOFTWARE
SKILLOMETER: FUNCTIONALITY
MATHia® SOFTWARE
SUPPORT TOOLS • SEE-IT TRY-IT –
Optional tool students can choose
–
Provides individual instruction that explains the key concepts of a unit
• GLOSSARY
–
Definitions of key terms
–
Available in English and Spanish
• TEXT TO SPEECH
–
Instructor can enabled or disabled
• COACH CALC –
Instructional calculator
–
Helps students understand appropriate calculator use
Collaborative Classroom
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Emphasis on models to build conceptual understanding.
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Just in Time help recognizes
.
common misconceptions
MATHia® SOFTWARE
History keeps track of the solution approach.
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Supports multiple valid solution paths.
Other Benefits of a Summer Bridge Program • Students were familiar with their new location • Student/Teacher relationship was developed before the first day of school • Students had a positive experience as their first experience in the new building • Students experienced success in the mathematics classroom
Other Summer Learning Options Virtual Summer School for All
Virtual Summer School Program • Goals
– Practicing and reviewing the current grade level mathematical skills for ALL Students – Previewing the next grade level mathematical concepts
Other Options: • Credit Recovery: With Pre/Post Tests • Acceleration and Enrichment
Best Practices for Summer Learning Programs According to the RAND Corporation
RAND Recommendations
• Have a Plan
How Should Districts Choose a Curriculum and Provide Instruction?
• Anchor the program in a commercially available and tested curriculum • Choose curricula with features associated with improved learning. • Instruct students in small classes or groups. • Provide support to students with special needs.
Research Proven
http://www.rand.org/blog/2013/11/cognitive-tutorencouraging-signs-for-computers-in.html
How Should Districts Hire and Train Teachers? • Recruit motivated teachers, taking school performance and grade-level experience into consideration. • Give teachers sufficient training and ongoing support
What is the Optimal Duration of a Summer Learning Program? • Operate the program for five to six weeks • Schedule three to four hours a day for academics
What are the Best Techniques for Boosting Attendance? • Establish a clear attendance policy. • Provide field trips and other incentives for students who attend.
• Keep in mind that it is not necessary to disguise academics to boost attendance.
Summary Impact of the Summer Months on Student Achievement Explored different models of Summer learning Programs Discovered ways Carnegie Learning can help you meet your goal Discussed best practices for Summer Learning Programs
QUESTIONS
Where Greater Than Starts Today… Thank you!
Cassie Martin Reynolds, Sr Manager of School Partnerships [email protected]
Make Summer School Count: Raise Student Achievement in Math Cassie Martin Reynolds, Sr. Manager of School Partnerships
Greater Than Starts Today
Cassie Martin Reynolds • Senior Manager of School Partnerships, Carnegie Learning • Professional Development Facilitator • High School Math Teacher and Math Coach • Summer Bridge Program, Math Facilitator • VAMPY (Verbally And Mathematically Precocious Youth) Instructor
Question for you….
• What do you think of when you think of summer learning programs?
I used to think about this…..
Purpose Discuss best practices for Summer Learning Programs Explore different models of Summer learning Programs Discover ways Carnegie Learning can help you meet your goal
WHY SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS?
Image courtesy of National Summer Learning Association
Kids lose
TWO MONTHS of math achievement during summer months.
Other Scary Statistics • Summer Loss was more pronounced for MATH facts and spelling than for other tested areas. – Without practice, cognitive psychology suggest, facts and procedural skills are most susceptible to being forgotten (e.g., Cooper & Sweller, 1987). • Summer Loss was more pronounced for MATH overall than for reading overall. – Children’s home environment may provide more opportunities to practice reading skills than to practice mathematics.
Other Scary Statistics • All students regardless of economic background, lost roughly the same amounts of math skills over the summer. • Middle class students showed gains in reading achievement over summer, but disadvantaged students showed loss in reading.
Goals of Summer School: Graduation or Grade Promotion
Enrichment
Goals
Prevent Learning Regressions
Credit Recovery
Sample Program Models: Richmond County, GA • Summer Bridge Program • Focusing on Transitioning Students: – 5th to 6th grade – 8th to 9th grade – Blended Learning Environment • 60 % Collaborative Classroom • 40 % Cognitive Tutor
Transition 5th to 6th Mathematical Goals • Fraction Sense and Operations: – Investigate multiple representations of fractions – Develop understanding of fraction algorithms. – Examine alternative algorithms for fraction operations. – Model operations with fractions
Sample 5th to 6th Agenda: Day 1
Topic
2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction to Fractions
8 9 10 11
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Lesson/Activity
Manipulatives
Pretest; Venn Diagram
Hula Hoop Venn Diagrams paper plated
Flags and Fractions Fundraising Goals Graphing Comic Strips
Equivalent Fractions
12-13 Multiplying & Dividing Fractions 14 15 16 17
Fraction rods
Dividing Quesadillas
Comparing Colors
Fraction rods
Rocket Strips
Precut strips
A Trail trip
Precut Strips
What’s a Difference
Precut Strips
Fractions Greater Than One The Rules Pizza by the Slice
Area model
Hawaiian Trail Mix For Everyone Jamilla’s Pizza Party Part in Parts But What If…..
Number Line ?
Transition 8th to 9th Mathematical Goals • Fraction, Ratios, and Algebraic Thinking: – Explore fraction representations and operations – Model operations with fractions – Understand the connections of fractions and ratios – Solving equations – Connecting the Multiple Representations of tables, graphs, equations and scenarios
Sample 8th to 9th Agenda: Mathematical Focus
Activity
Day 1
Introduction to Fractions
Rocket Strips
Day 2
Fraction Operations
Dividing Quesadillas/Trail Mix
Day 3
Fraction Division
Pizza by the Slice
Day 4
Application of Ratios
Making Punch
Day 5
Application of Ratios
Graphing Out Equivalence
Day 6
Linear Relationships
U.S. Shirts
Day 7
Characteristics of Graphs
Every Graph Tells a Story
Day 8
Solving Equations
Maintaining a Balance
Day 9
Solving Equations
A Park Ranger’s Work is Never Done
Day 10
Solving Equations
Why Doesn’t This Work (Equations with infinite and no solutions)
Conceptual Mathematical Tasks
1 4
of
1 2
1 4
of
1 2
1 4
of
1 2
Cognitive Tutor Software
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT & THE SKILLOMETER™
MATHia® SOFTWARE
SKILLOMETER: FUNCTIONALITY
MATHia® SOFTWARE
SUPPORT TOOLS • SEE-IT TRY-IT –
Optional tool students can choose
–
Provides individual instruction that explains the key concepts of a unit
• GLOSSARY
–
Definitions of key terms
–
Available in English and Spanish
• TEXT TO SPEECH
–
Instructor can enabled or disabled
• COACH CALC –
Instructional calculator
–
Helps students understand appropriate calculator use
Collaborative Classroom
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Emphasis on models to build conceptual understanding.
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Just in Time help recognizes
.
common misconceptions
MATHia® SOFTWARE
History keeps track of the solution approach.
MATHia® SOFTWARE
Supports multiple valid solution paths.
Other Benefits of a Summer Bridge Program • Students were familiar with their new location • Student/Teacher relationship was developed before the first day of school • Students had a positive experience as their first experience in the new building • Students experienced success in the mathematics classroom
Other Summer Learning Options Virtual Summer School for All
Virtual Summer School Program • Goals
– Practicing and reviewing the current grade level mathematical skills for ALL Students – Previewing the next grade level mathematical concepts
Other Options: • Credit Recovery: With Pre/Post Tests • Acceleration and Enrichment
Best Practices for Summer Learning Programs According to the RAND Corporation
RAND Recommendations
• Have a Plan
How Should Districts Choose a Curriculum and Provide Instruction?
• Anchor the program in a commercially available and tested curriculum • Choose curricula with features associated with improved learning. • Instruct students in small classes or groups. • Provide support to students with special needs.
Research Proven
http://www.rand.org/blog/2013/11/cognitive-tutorencouraging-signs-for-computers-in.html
How Should Districts Hire and Train Teachers? • Recruit motivated teachers, taking school performance and grade-level experience into consideration. • Give teachers sufficient training and ongoing support
What is the Optimal Duration of a Summer Learning Program? • Operate the program for five to six weeks • Schedule three to four hours a day for academics
What are the Best Techniques for Boosting Attendance? • Establish a clear attendance policy. • Provide field trips and other incentives for students who attend.
• Keep in mind that it is not necessary to disguise academics to boost attendance.
Summary Impact of the Summer Months on Student Achievement Explored different models of Summer learning Programs Discovered ways Carnegie Learning can help you meet your goal Discussed best practices for Summer Learning Programs
QUESTIONS
Where Greater Than Starts Today… Thank you!
Cassie Martin Reynolds, Sr Manager of School Partnerships [email protected]
