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Arbutus Middle School 7th Grade Mathematics
2010 Mathematics— Grade 7MSA by Race/Ethnicity - Advanced + Proficient Percent
YearAll Students
American Indian / Alaskan Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
African American
White (not of Hispanic origin)
Hispanic
% # % # % # % # % # % #
2010 76.5 186243
* * 94.4 1718
62.5 4064
80.3 122152
85.7 67
2009 79.2 213269
* * 94.7 1819
72.4 4258
79.9 143179
90.9 1011
2008 69.3 194280
* * 91.7 1112
50.0 3774
74.6 138185
85.7 67
2007 67.7 182269
* * 92.3 1213
51.4 3874
71.9 123171
80.0 810
2006 57.6 186323
* * 88.9 1618
31.7 2682
64.5 138214
40.0 25
2005 58.2 188323
* * 84.6 1113
29.2 2172
65.5 154235
* *
2004 45.6 144316
-- -- 56.3 916
20.7 1258
51.3 122238
* *
Key# = NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT PERFORMED IN THIS PROFICIENCY LEVEL OVER THE TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO TOOK MSA.'--' INDICATES NO STUDENT IN THE CATEGORY'*' INDICATES FEWER THAN STUDENTS 5
TWO CONCERNS
1. There are significant gaps in performance across the different subgroups, when examined over time.
2. In order to reach the vision of No Child Left Behind, 100% of students must be proficient/advanced by 2014
STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE GAPS
• Implementation of “Best Practices” in the math classrooms in the seventh grade.Specifically
Teaching for Understanding. This effort encompasses activities oriented toward higher-order thinking skills. These skills are evidenced by problem solving and creating instead of simply reproducing knowledge, greater use of interdisciplinary curriculums and cooperative learning, and assessment on samples of work that illustrate understanding and application rather than memorization and reproduction.
STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE GAPSUse of Technology. Technology use is reflected
by the ability to use the tools of the future workplace—in particular, a greater emphasis on the use of technology as a tool for learning and producing. It includes such computer tasks as math calculations, writing, and searching the Internet for background information.(The TEACHER DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, 2008)
STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE GAPS• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the
current faculty and determine where improvements could be used to improve student achievement for all groups.
• Identify services, both offered and possible, that could provide enrichment opportunities to students in subgroups
STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE GAPS
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current faculty and teaching methodologies in order to determine what skills and/or resources should be added to the program at the school.
• Identify services, both current and potential future, that could provide enrichment opportunities to students in subgroups.
• After school Learning Centers• Parent Education programs• Peer Homework helpers• Meal programs at school before during • and after school
Strategies to Address the Deadline• Implement strategies to track all student
performance, focusing on improving achievement
• Professional Development opportunities that will provide educators with the tools to increase student achievement:– Differentiating instruction– Incorporating technology to improve
achievement– Classroom management
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