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Strategies for Improving Math Performance at Laurel Middle School: 2008-2009 School Year

The Laurel Middle School Improvement Project targets underperformance in math for 7th and 8th grade students, striving to meet state standards. During the 2008-2009 academic year, 329 students were assessed, revealing that math objectives were not met: 52.2% of grade 7 students and 55.2% of grade 8 students met or exceeded standards. Specific focus is placed on enhancing achievement for African American, low-income, and special education students. Strategies include data analysis, curriculum implementation, and professional development to foster equitable learning environments.

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Strategies for Improving Math Performance at Laurel Middle School: 2008-2009 School Year

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  1. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Lisa Marvel EDD: 7100 December, 2009

  2. LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL (2008-2009) • GRADE 7: 157 STUDENTS • GRADE 8: 172 STUDENTS • TOTAL: 329 STUDENTS • WHITE: 67.2% • AFRICAN AMERICAN: 26.1% • LOW-INCOME: 46.8% • SPECIAL EDUATION: 13.1%

  3. LMS FELL BELOW THE TARGET FOR AYP 2008-2009

  4. GOAL A: All students will meet or exceed challenging state standards for students in Math. • Objective: 71% of grade 7 students and 60% of grade 8 students will meet or exceed the state standards as measured by the DSTP in Math. • DATA: 52.2% Grade 7 • DATA: 55.2% Grade 8 • The objectives were NOT met.

  5. Dept. of Education: Focus Monitoring Report • 1 – 4 Scale - 4 = exemplary • LMS - Score 2: Access to grade level standards instruction (not all students are receiving grade level standards instruction) • LMS - Score 2: Standards-based grading policies and procedures (parents should continuously be made aware of how their children are progressing in achieving the standards)

  6. What LMS is Doing • Learning Focused Strategies • Walk-throughs • Analyzing data • Implementing CMP 2 Curriculum (fidelity???) • U of D PD support • Math Coalition PD

  7. Grade 8 Objectives • Increase African American students’ scores from 37.5% to 79% • Increase Low-Income students’ scores from 46.2% to 79% • Increase Special Education students’ scores from 9.52% to 79% • … of students meeting or exceeding the standards as measured by the DSTP

  8. The Literature says…. • All students need access to knowledge and skills described in the standards. • Leaders must determine how to optimize Curriculum and Instruction. • Effective PD is critical. • Time must be well organized, carefully structured, purposefully directed, and focused on content and/or pedagogy.

  9. The words of Randi Weingarten… • “To reach high standards, there must be a high-quality curriculum, solid professional development, and fair, objective assessments.” • The president of the American Federation of Teachers

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