Dec 30, 2013 - Common Core State Standards. ⢠Math & ELA Shifts ... OnCourse common course coding for both high sc
High School Parent Forum
Forum Overview Time of Significant Change in Education! Course Offerings & Course Names Grading Common Core State Standards Math & ELA Shifts PARCC Assessments Specifications Examples in Math & ELA Impact on Instruction
Future Considerations Q&A
State of Our School - Hills Seniors have self-reported 458 college acceptances so far in Naviance We currently have 3 seniors still in the running for a National Merit Scholar Finalist We have 13 others who are National Merit Commended Students 1 National Hispanic Recognition Program 1 National Achievement Scholarship recipient
We have 27 AP Scholars from last May
State of our School - Valley Seniors have self-reported 438 college acceptances so far in Naviance Ivy League acceptances We currently have 3 seniors still in the running for a National Merit Scholar Finalist We have 12 others who are National Merit Commended Students
We have 25 AP Scholars from last May One senior has been invited to apply to be a U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholar
Review of Course Offerings • Program of Studies Book – revised and updated for 2014-2015
• OnCourse common course coding for both high schools • Course Sequences and 8th/9th transition
• Course Names:
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History/Necessity NCAA considerations Reflection of Rigor CP → Enriched; Retroactive on transcript
Course Names Former
Current Title
New Title
AP
US History 1 AP
AP US History 1 (same)
1
US History 1 College Prep
US History 1 Enriched
2
US History 1
US History 1 Former
Current Title
New Title
Honors
English 11 Honors
English 11 Honors (same)
1
English 11 College Prep
English 11 Enriched
2
English 11
English 11
Test Prep
HSPA English 11
English 11 Lab
Grading Grade
Number
Quality Points
A
90+
4.0
B+
85-89
3.5
B
80-84
3.0
C+ C
75-79 70-74
Grade
Number
Unweighted
Weighted
A
100-93
4.0
5.0
A-
90-92.99
3.67
4.67
B+
87-89.99
3.33
4.33
B
83-86.99
3.0
4.0
B-
80-82.99
2.67
3.67
C+
77-79.99
2.33
3.33
C
73-76.99
2.0
3.0
C-
70-72.99
1.67
2.67
D+
67-69.99
1.33
1.33
D
63-66.99
1.0
1.0
D-
60-62.99
.67
.67
F
59.99 and below
0
0
2.5 2.0
D+
65-69
1.5
D
60-64
1.0
F
Less than 60
0.0
Currently in effect for grades 10,11,12
Currently in effect for grade 9
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Fewer, clearer, higher standards that prepare students for college and career Instructional shifts: o Focus – Approach topics from many angles o Coherence – Think across grade levels; Make connections between major topics
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o Rigor* - Conceptual understanding, procedural skill, fluency, AND application with understanding More focus on literacy across subject areas District Progress All curricula have been aligned and are currently driving instruction
Common Core - Math Shifts • •
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Standards to provide a framework of concepts to be covered within each course. More focus on: o application and problem solving o process is more valued than in the past - not answer driven o greater emphasis on data and data analysis - real world skills and applications Acquisition of classroom materials and textbooks, including the database Problem-Attic to aid teachers in creating assessments aligned with the common core
Common Core - English Shifts •
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Standards to build and strengthen skills in: o reading o writing o speaking and listening o language Still emphasis on reading and analyzing literature More focus on: o informational texts o citing evidence to support a claim o increasing text complexity o diverse vocabulary and usage
PARCC Assessments The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career
• Consortium of 18 states & D.C. • Formerly a consortium of 23
• “Assessment branch” for Common Core • Testing for grades 3-11
• First time there is testing that counts in 9 and 10 in high school. • Performance indicators: Levels 1-5 (think AP style); will appear on
transcript
PARCC Performance Indicators
Considered College Ready
PARCC Specs • COMPUTER BASED test; paper as backup or accommodation only
• 20 day window to administer PBA and EOY • Total testing time:
• Grade 9/10: 9 hours 45 minutes • Grade 11: 9 hours 55 minutes
PARCC Administration September
75%
Required Testing
MARCH
Variable Administration
90%
MAY
June
Testing Time Breakout
Instructional Impact: Student Period 3 History Class
Testing Schedule Days 1-3
Days 4-6 Days 7-9 Days 10-12 Days 13-15 Days 16-18
Days 19& 20
Instructional Impact - Time August 2013 Su Mo Tu We Th
ASSEMBLIES
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May 2014 Fr
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April 2014
SECURITY DRILLS
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December 2013
SNOW DAYS
November 2013
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PARCC Math • •
Students who are enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (or the equivalent) will be tested New question format o moving away from multiple choice - students must type in the correct answers more emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving o inclusion of drop-down menus containing numerous operations and mathematical concepts - can be used as multiple ways to solve o open ended questions - students need to justify, explain or describe their reasoning
HSPA Example
PARCC Algebra I Example
Example 2
PARCC - ELA • Performance Based Assessment Components: Research Simulation Task
Narrative Analysis Task
Literary Analysis Task
85 minutes
50 minutes
80 minutes
Anchor Text Multiple Choice EBSR/TECR Argument/Synthesis Task
Anchor Text Multiple Choice Narrative writing
Anchor Text (1 or more) Multiple Choice EBSR/TECR Literary Analysis Essay
• End of Year: Computer –graded; based on advancement in the above skill sets
HSPA vs. PARCC HSPA Persuasive Prompt (Gr. 11): • Write a letter to the principal either supporting or opposing the proposal to purchase security equipment using funds from the student activities account.
• Support your position with reasons, examples, facts, and/or other evidence. Convince your readers to take your position seriously.
PARCC Literary Analysis (Gr. 10): •
Use what you have learned from reading “ Daedalus and Icarus ” by Ovid and “ To a Friend Whose Work Has Come to Triumph ” by Anne Sexton to write an essay that analyzes how Icarus’s experience of flying is portrayed differently in the two texts.
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Develop your essay by providing textual evidence from both texts.
PARCC – ELA Multiple Choice Grade 10 Literary Analysis Example Part A:
In “Daedalus and Icarus,” what do the lines “he turned his mind to arts unknown / and nature unrevealed” (lines 9-10) imply about Daedalus and his invention?
a) that his invention will bring him wealth and fame b) that his invention will be something beyond common understanding* c) that the primary motive for his invention is revenge d) that he is nervous about the success of his invention
PARCC – ELA Multiple Choice Grade 10 Literary Analysis Example Part B: (Note: you cannot get B right if you got A incorrect) Which quotation provides the best support for the answer to Part A? a)
“But Daedalus abhorred the Isle of Crete— / and his long exile on that sea-girt shore, / increased the love of his own native place.” (lines 1-3)
b)
“While he was working, his son Icarus, / with smiling countenance and unaware / of danger to himself, perchance would chase / the feathers, ruffled by the shifting breeze, / or soften with his thumb the yellow wax,” (lines 17-21)
c)
“… ‘My son, I caution you to keep / the middle way, for if your pinions dip / too low the waters may impede your flight;’” (lines 30-32)
d)
“Beneath their flight, / the fisherman while casting his long rod, / or the tired shepherd leaning on his crook, / or the rough plowman as he raised his eyes, / astonished might observe them on the wing, / and worship them as Gods.” (lines 50-55)*
Grade 11 Informational Text/Research Simulation Task Multiple Choice:
In paragraph 7 of the letter to her husband, Abigail Adams states that “all men would be tyrants” and in paragraph 8 she states that men are “naturally tyrannical.” Which statement defines the word tyrannical correctly using the context of the letter? A. Tyrannical can be defined as formal and ceremonious, as indicated by the words “laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make.” (paragraph 7) B. Tyrannical can be defined as considerate and nurturing, as indicated by the words “more generous and favorable.” (paragraph 7) C. Tyrannical can be defined as overbearing and oppressive, as indicated by the words “cruelty and indignity with impunity.” (paragraph 8)* D. Tyrannical can be defined as vigilant and possessive, as indicated by the words “under your protection.” (paragraph 8)
Why does Abigail Adams most likely use this specific language about men? A. to show that she believes her husband likely will not be able to convince lawmakers to include rights for women as part of the fight for independence B. to emphasize that men have an obligation to ensure rights for women as dictated by a Supreme Being C. to indicate that she is grateful that John Adams is fighting for independence from a government that she believes treats people, especially women, unfairly D. to point out the similarities between the Colonies’ fight for freedom from unjust domination and women’s fight for freedom from unjust domination*
Considerations • • • •
Scheduling PARCC testing times? Number of computers and accessibility? Interruption of instruction? Elimination of midterm and final exams?
Frequently Asked Questions Why have the course names changed? To more clearly reflect the rigor of the course Why institute a new grading scale for ninth grade? To more accurately reflect student achievement Will the new grading scale negatively affect my child’s college process? No. Class rank, S.A.T., PARCC scores will be determining factors.
Q&A
Additional Resources www.PARCConline.org www.corestandards.org http://www.state.nj.us/education/sca/
