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Figure 10 displays the distribution of grades earned in mathematics classes by quarter in 2010-2011. Interestingly, these data show that across quarters, A’s and F’s were the most frequently earned grades. Overall, approximately 20 percent of students are failing math, according to school records. These classroom data demonstrate an inconsistency with NECAP data, which show far lower levels of student proficiency. 8 Mathematics Intervention The math consultant and the math lead were involved in integrating and supporting the intervention program that was newly scheduled into the 2010-2011 school year day. The intervention block went from being a standalone program housed within the Academic Enhancement Center to a class within the overall school schedule. The intervention program for ninth- and tenth-grade students consisted of the following components: • During the first half of the school year, two days of math, two days of reading, and one day of digital portfolio were scheduled for students. • In the second half of the year, the intervention focused on the skills students needed most and emphasized reading as a priority for PSAT and SAT preparation. Three levels of math were offered depending on student ability level: - Remedial level math (seventh- and eighth-grade content) - Mid-level math (Math Keystones curriculum implemented by a new staff member) - Math enrichment (building up to the NECAP) Mathematics Curriculum It’s expected that the new math curriculum will be presented during professional development days for mathematics teachers in August 2011. According to the mathematics consultant, the curriculum has been reorganized to standardize all courses to the Rhode Island Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) and align with the Common Core. The professional development will identify resources that will be used to deliver and assess the curriculum and will build a timeline for implementation. The mathematics consultant commented on the process by saying, “The goal is to have one set of objectives for each course that will be followed by staff teaching the course. We started this work in the spring with the idea of finishing it in August.” 8 It should be noted that the Fall 2010 NECAP scores best represent the teaching year of 2009-2010. Fall 2011 NECAP scores will be examined to in relationship to the 2010-2011 teaching year. In addition, NECAP is administered only to students in grade 11. 20 Central Falls High School FIRST YEAR TRANSFORMATION REPORT
GRADES Quarter 1 % (N) Quarter 2 % (N) FIGURE 10 School Mathematics Grades Earned by Quarter, 2010-2011 QUARTER Quarter 3 % (N) Quarter 4 % (N) A+ 10% (494) 7% (390) 7% (390) 7% (343) A 23% (1,110) 20% (1,076) 23% (1,215) 20% (1,035) B+ 9% (466) 9% (462) 8% (430) 8% (395) B 14% (706) 16% (852) 17% (934) 16% (836) C+ 6% (276) 5% (273) 4% (225) 5% (265) C 10% (483) 10% (547) 12% (626) 12% (629) D 8% (392) 9% (476) 9% (491) 11% (583) F 20% (980) 23% (1,192) 19% (1,030) 20% (1,024) DATA SOURCE: Central Falls High School MMS student information system. The table displays the percent of students for each letter grade, with the actual number of students in parentheses. 21
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