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BOARD GOAL 1<br />
Best Math Practices<br />
WHY?<br />
In 2013, the Texas Education Agency revised math standards to include several new concepts, including financial literacy in early grades like<br />
kindergarten. Students are also required to solve real-life application problems with complex multi-step thinking. Currently, several campuses<br />
use Think Through Math as a state online intervention resource to assist students in grades 3-8 who struggle with mathematical concepts.<br />
Intervention resources for students in grades K-2 have not been consistently established or utilized.<br />
HOW WILL WE DO THIS?<br />
The state’s math standards are outlined in the YISD online curriculum. Several elementary schools use Kim Sutton strategies to support the<br />
new math standards, including using manipulatives to build upon students’ knowledge of mathematical concepts. Secondary campuses<br />
use a wide variety of resources to teach mathematical concepts, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Professional<br />
development has been conducted primarily by YISD instructional specialists.<br />
2015-2016 Action Plan<br />
YISD math instructional specialists continued to revise the curriculum’s math standards to focus on enhancing the framework<br />
for college and career readiness. Through the Comprehensive Training Model, instructional specialists trained campus instructional<br />
coaches on best strategies, embedding Fundamental 5 and Depth of Knowledge with an increased emphasis on multi-step<br />
problem-solving.<br />
At elementary schools, math academies facilitated by the instructional coaches were implemented, while math standards<br />
and aligned strategies were used to support concrete to abstract thinking. District personnel worked with elementary assistant<br />
principals to evaluate effective data-based math practices and develop a math framework for the following year.<br />
Secondary campuses used various resources to address math standards for each grade level and specific courses. Summer<br />
camps prepared students for Algebra courses. Through the RTI process, a universal math screener identified students in grades<br />
K-8 who needed extra support and interventions. Pre-K used CPALLs+ as its universal screener for math. Through the Engage<br />
Me initiative, students in grades 3, 4, and 7 had access to web-based interventions.<br />
2016-2017<br />
The math framework created by teachers and instructional<br />
coaches was implemented with applicable professional<br />
development and resources. For pre-K students, the CIRCLE<br />
assessment replaced CPALLs+. The effectiveness of secondary<br />
math practices was verified through various data measures<br />
and revisions were made. Through the Engage Me initiative,<br />
students in grades 3-8 had access to online math interventions<br />
and resources.<br />
2017-2018<br />
We will measure the effectiveness of the elementary math<br />
framework as it pertains to student academic progress. In<br />
addition, the effectiveness of secondary math practices will<br />
be evaluated based on various data measures. Through the<br />
Engage Me initiative, fifth-graders will have access to webbased<br />
math interventions and resources.<br />
2018-2019<br />
Using progress measures, we will verify and enhance the<br />
effectiveness of the math framework/practices on student<br />
achievement. The framework will be enhanced with innovative<br />
programs and pathways to 21st century learning.<br />
2019-2020<br />
YISD will showcase the effectiveness of the district curriculum<br />
and initiatives using state and federal progress measures and<br />
data related to the academic success of all students.<br />
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2017-18 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
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