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On the Road to Proficiency Using CPM
On the Road to Proficiency Using CPM
The Problems:The Problems:
o Data oSub-Groups
o Remediation for NON-ProficientoNo district wide program oNo math certification
requirements for teachers
DataData
o10th grade 22% non-proficient
o9th grade 27% non-proficient
That is…
AND…AND…
o16% of Whites are non-proficient
BUT…
o40% of Hispanics are non-proficient
o56% of African Americans are non-proficient
What Did We Do??What Did We Do??
o Committee Principals Teachers Assistant principals
o Chose CPM Algebra Connections
How Did Scheduling Work?How Did Scheduling Work?
o All Level 1’s with Algebra I Credit1 hour block ACGeometry Course
o All level 1’s with NO Credit for Algebra Io2 hour block
Algebra I – 1 math credit Intensive Math – 1 elective credit
TrainingTrainingoNew CPM AC teacher
training o April 4 days oro Mid August 4 days oro September 2 days
oProblems
On Going TrainingOn Going TrainingoOne Day Follow-Up
October &February &April
Class Visits by Consultants
Class Visits by Consultants
oProvided feedback
oEncouraged individual reflection
o3 visits to every schoolSeptemberNovemberApril
Support From the Top DownSupport From the Top Down
oSuperintendentoExecutive DirectorsoPrincipalsoAssistant PrincipalsoTeachers
Additional SupportAdditional Supporto CPM Professional Development
Teachers Assistant Principals
o Materials – 50/50TextbooksConsumablesGraphing calculators
o Administrative SupportEmotionalPedagogical
o Monthly meetings with administrators and CDDRE consultant
Essential Ingredients of Successful CPM Classrooms Essential Ingredients of Successful CPM Classrooms
o Student centeredStudy Teams
o Teacher as facilitator
CirculationPlanningInquiry based instruction
Effective questioning strategies
Problems for Teachers Problems for Teachers
PedagogyStudent centered
Content Conceptual vs. proceduresConnections
Giving up ControlTechnologyPlanningTime Management – daily & long
term
School Administrative ProblemsSchool Administrative Problems
o Time Class visitsMeetings
o SchedulingClass sizeTeacher assignmentsMaterials ESE vs general ed.
District ProblemsDistrict Problemso Ordering Materials
Getting accurate countsStorage
o TimePD on technologyOrganizing professional learning communities“Happy hours”
Where are We Now? Where are We Now?
We Survived Year One!!!!!!
Year 1 SuccessesYear 1 Successes
o5% increase in proficiency in 9th grade
o3% increase in 10th grade proficiency
oIncrease in Annual Learning Gains
District Keys to SuccessDistrict Keys to SuccessoSystemic Initiative
oCPM on-going training and class visits
School Keys to SuccessSchool Keys to Successo Administrator weekly class
visits/meetings
o Using BEST teachers
o School with CPM dedicated classroom(s)
o CPM on campus teacher leader
Planning for FuturePlanning for FutureoAdding Geometry
Connections 08-09
oPossibly adding Algebra II Connections 09-10
oUse CPM for Proficient Students
How can we Improve?How can we Improve?o Build our own Teacher Leaders for
PDo Teachers
Implement CPM from day oneDon’t change the programCollaborate
o School Administrators In classrooms from day oneArrange observation of Cooperative Learning from day one
Anecdotal Evidence of SuccessAnecdotal Evidence of Success
o“Students are not afraid to think and solve problems”
o“Students are not afraid to discuss math”
o“Reading comprehension has improved”
More Anecdotal EvidenceMore Anecdotal Evidence
o Increased attendance
oReduced math anxiety
oPositive social interaction
oStudents recognized their mathematical growth
Student Anecdotal Evidence
“Probably the negatives were the group not
agreeing on something or if one person has a question, they have to
ask the ‘green dot’ person to ask the
teacher.”
“Probably the negatives were the group not
agreeing on something or if one person has a question, they have to
ask the ‘green dot’ person to ask the
teacher.”Carl B
“This is the first year in my life that math
was the easiest class for me.”
“This is the first year in my life that math
was the easiest class for me.”
Erik L.
“My favorite lesson was 10.1.1. I learned the Zero
Product Property and Quadratic Formulas. We
learned how to solve equations, exponents, and
how to use Tiles. I also learned how to use the
graphing calculator in this class…they are helpful.”
“My favorite lesson was 10.1.1. I learned the Zero
Product Property and Quadratic Formulas. We
learned how to solve equations, exponents, and
how to use Tiles. I also learned how to use the
graphing calculator in this class…they are helpful.”Mario C
“My feelings about the use of cooperative learning in CPM
is very strong now. At first, it made me feel like a little kid being in a group with three other people, but now over the past year working with three other people really
does help you out a lot. I’ve learned so much from other people, and I am leaving this class with more knowledge
because of working with these people.”
“My feelings about the use of cooperative learning in CPM
is very strong now. At first, it made me feel like a little kid being in a group with three other people, but now over the past year working with three other people really
does help you out a lot. I’ve learned so much from other people, and I am leaving this class with more knowledge
because of working with these people.”
Josh M
“When you walk in August 18th to Mrs.
Westhelle’s class and you see the desks and
her, just know that you’re getting to have
the best FUN ACTIVATED math class
ever!”
“When you walk in August 18th to Mrs.
Westhelle’s class and you see the desks and
her, just know that you’re getting to have
the best FUN ACTIVATED math class
ever!” Cody L
“The positive outcome about my year of CPM Algebra is that I have
learned way more than I would have in an
advanced algebra. I definitely feel 2000
times more confident about my algebra
skills.”
“The positive outcome about my year of CPM Algebra is that I have
learned way more than I would have in an
advanced algebra. I definitely feel 2000
times more confident about my algebra
skills.” Vicky R