Middle School Math

Part One: Nov 2023 Family Council Meeting

Bellwether Audit: Algebra I & Equity

Need to Improve

Source: Henley Counseling

6th Grade Transition

Instructional Audit - Status

Hi Daphne,

Family Council looks forward to continuing to partner with you on these projects this school year:

Instructional Audit: Status

Dr. Hayes, Families would like to know more please.

Hooray!

Part Two: Feb 2024 Additions

Bellwether Report on Algebra I

Bellwether Report on Algebra I

Bellwether Report on Algebra I

Bellwether Report on Algebra I

Bellwether Recommendations: Algebra I

Bellwether Recommendations: Algebra I

ACPS Status Tracker: Algebra I

ACPS Status Tracker: Algebra I

Feb 8 School Board Meeting

Video Recording

(link)

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Watch:

Presentation

1:43 - 1:49

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QnA

2:23 - 2:30

See next slide for summary.

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Feb 8 School Board Meeting

Feb 8 School Board Meeting - QnA

• Is math offered during summer school?

Yes for elementary. Middle school bridge to Algebra is only offered at some schools, and is recommended by Bellwether for 2025, but hoping sooner.

• Is math intervention staffed at each school?

Not necessarily. Principals can use their tiered staffing to have a dedicated math interventionist. For ex, Henley has a staff member who is part-time counselor and part-time math intervention. But, need is high across schools.

• Will ACPS use the All-in-Virginia math technology Zearn?

Yes, this is a powerful math technology for supporting students. Licenses have been delayed by VDOE, but hope to have in place soon. Will be paid for through the end of next school year. Already in use at one middle school.

• Does ACPS use a math screener for Algebra? Reteach skills?

Bellwether did recommend a Math 8 screener. VDOE offers a readiness assessment. ACPS has growth assessment data from VDOE plus Q3 quarterly assessment data and SOL scores which they’re hoping to use vs. another new assessment. May give a short assessment at the end of year to help plan for start of next school year.

It’s less about reteaching the same skills. More about moving forward and doing mini-lessons of 10 minutes to catch up. Resources are being provided to teachers along with professional development.

ACPS Equity Table (link) 2022-23

Burley

Henley

584 Tot

(26%)

805 Tot

(33%)

Journey

627 Tot

(28%)

Lakeside

514 Tot

(39%)

Walton

340 Tot

(29%)

ACPS 5th Grade Math SOL Pass Rates

By Sub-Group:

• White 81%
• Asian 79%
• Multi-Race 69%
• Black 36%
• Hispanic 47%
• Economically Disadvantaged 38%
• English Learners 26%
• Disabilities 40%

ACPS 5th Grade Math SOL – Details

ACPS Math SOL Data (source)

MS Algebra I SOL Data

Burley

Henley

Journey

Walton

Lakeside

HS Algebra I SOL Data

AHS

WAHS

MoHS

Community Lab School

Algebra I SOL data combines MS and HS

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Student With Disabilities - Alg I Outcomes ACPS

Opt-Out / Acceleration Policy

To increase equitable enrollment in 8th grade Algebra I, many school districts have successfully implemented an “Opt-Out” strategy.

All 5th grade students who score well on SOLs are automatically enrolled in the advanced math course. No parent or teacher approval is required, but parents can opt-out.

Results = GREAT, both for equitable enrollment AND student outcomes.

See Dallas ISD, North Carolina and Texas, plus Jan 2024 Arlington PS Report recommending expanding their approach in math to ELA, science and social studies.