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MathForward

Richardson Independent School DistrictRichardson, TX

Paula Haney

Director of Secondary Mathematics

Kristen San Juan

MathForward Implementation Specialist

In session we will cover:

• Results• Genesis of TI MathForward™• Components• Lessons Learned

RISD Ethnic Distribution

2006: 33% of 7 & 8 grade MathForward students who previously failed the state test reached proficiency

2007: 46% of students who failed reached proficiency – a 13% gain over last year

46%

33%

2006 2007

49%

2008

RISD Challenges

• Declining scores in middle grades

• Achievement gaps• Prepare the students for

the rigors of high school mathematics and beyond

Genesis of RISD Initiative

Richardson ISD had big goals to: • Improve mathematics achievement• Address declining scores in middle grades• Close the achievement gap – our majority

students remained steady or improved while our minority students were declining

Richardson ISD and TI agreed this new program needed to be scaleable and replicable for the benefit of RISD as well other districts around the nation.

Development of TI MathForward™

We began by analyzing and creating plans to build MathForward by:

• Reviewing professional development and curriculum audits

• Reviewing research• Creating an advisory board of experts• Testing the eight components

Is a proven research-based*

program to help students

succeed in mathematics

Creates basis for sustained success over the long term

Is unique – acceleration, not remediation – all students’ scores increase

*See education.ti.com/mathforwardresearch

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What is TI MathForward™?

Comprehensive approach based on eight research-based* components

*See education.ti.com/mathforwardresearch

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Increased Instructional Time

Enhanced Teacher Content Knowledge

Common Aligned Assessments

Common Planning Times

Coaching & Professional Development

Technology to Motivate Students

Curriculum Integration

Administrator / Parental Support

The Eight Components of TI MathForward™

1. Increased Instructional Time

Daily 100-minute

“Power Block” classes

• 10 min warm-up

• 60 min district lesson

• 30 min problem solving

Helps students build strong conceptual understanding of mathematics

Allows for application of concepts and connections to previous knowledge

2. Increased Teacher Content Knowledge

On-line mathematics content

courses

Coaching and training on what the

mathematics looks like at grade

level

Improve teaching effectiveness and instructional strategies with:

3. Common, Aligned, Assessments

Data-driven instruction enables

teachers to adjust teaching immediately

Formative and summative assessments

gauges student understanding

Benchmarks and diagnostics aligned to

state standards

4. Common Planning Times

Program requires a

minimum of three hours

per week

Collaboration critical to

ensure a consistent

approach to the program

5. Coaching & Professional Development

► In-classroom coaching includes the following:

• Modeling lessons• Co-teaching activities• Classroom observations and reflections

► Professional development enhances understanding of the technology and content

►Used daily to enhance instruction,

assess understanding and provide

immediate feedback

Addresses a variety of learning

styles

6. Use of technology to motivate students

7. Curriculum Integration

Incorporates and extends existing

district curriculum

Aligns curriculum with state standards

Provides rigorous activities that

promote high expectations for all

students

8. Administrator / Parental Support

Administrators collaborate with TI

Implementation Specialists to ensure

successful implementation

Strategies provided to foster parent

involvement

RISD Components for Success

School Investments:

Personnel• Substitutes and/or stipends for training days• Block scheduling• Common planning times• Implementation specialist

TI Classroom Technology • TI-Navigator™ Classroom • Learning System• TI graphing calculators

Standard Timeline

Program begins with professional development 2-4 weeks before school starts

Initial coaching to establish common planning time goals and curriculum integration

In-class coaching, technology training, benchmark assessments, ongoing online mathematician

In-class coaching, advanced technology training, creating activities. Lesson-content integration

Results for Phase I• The Lake Highlands Junior High pilot intervention successfully increased

mathematics achievement and decreased the achievement gap among at-risk students who participated in the program.• One-third (33 percent) of students who participated in the intervention

and had failed the 2005 TAKS mathematics exam successfully passed the 2006 TAKS test.

• Teacher observations:• Better understanding• Better class discussions• Better participation• Better motivation

Results from Phase II• Expansion from one to five junior highs and one freshman center• For 7th and 8th grade, an overall 46% state test pass rate for students who

did not pass the state test last year. Up 13% from the previous year.• The pilot Algebra I project had a passing rate of 57% for students who failed

the state test in 2006.• The intervention contributed to RISD keeping the rating of recognized under

the Texas accountability rating system for a second year in a row.

RISD Phase III Results

MathForward is now in all RISD secondary schools• 7th and 8th grade classes in all junior highs - 8• Algebra I in all high schools – 4

• Out of 1200 students in the program 49% of the students passed the TAKS

Beyond State Assessments

• Key Factors• Professional development on content, pedagogy and effectiveness

• Real-time feedback to help design and/or modify lessons

• Teachers reported fewer behavioral problems; students spent more time working through problems, and were able to realize corrections more quickly

• Administrative support

• Students have confidence in their ability to master mathematics

• Our hope is that this results in greater academic achievement, better preparation for college, work and life

Most Rewarding Outcomes

Lessons LearnedScalability

• Expand within districts and geographically under conditions that have made program a success

Sustainability• Build internal sustainability within

education staff

Completeness• 8 Components lead to coherent

program that lead to success

Learning• Research continues to guide the

direction

Contact Information

• Paula Haney –• Director of Secondary Mathematics, Richardson ISD• Email: paula.haney@risd.org

• Kristen San Juan – • MathForward Implementation Specialist, Richardson ISD• Email: kristen.sanjuan@risd.org

• Texas Instruments – • Email: mathforward@ti.com• Website: timathforward.com and complete a contact form