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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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