Algebra I Online:

A Step in a Positive Direction

Louisiana Virtual School

Students meet Graduation requirements College admission requirements TOPS requirements

High quality curriculum and teachers Flexible learning … anywhere, anytime

…learning online

LVS Curriculum

All courses have been developed by Louisiana teachers and aligned to to the state benchmarks, content standards, and Grade-Level Expectations by Louisiana Educators

LVS Provides… Courses taught by qualified

instructors Free tuition Textbooks and other course

materials on loan Recommended letter grades to

districts.

Note: LVS is not a credit-awarding institution

Algebra I Online Project Goals

• Provide students with• Certified and qualified Algebra instructor• High quality Algebra I curriculum

• Provide uncertified classroom teacher

with• Opportunities to extend his/her understanding and

skills to teach Algebra I • Support needed to facilitate the in-class algebra

learning experiences of the students• Professional development opportunities that will

support his/her efforts toward math certification

Students

One classroom with a teacher

In-Class Teachers

Pursuing Math Certification OR

Desiring student access to high quality curriculum and technology

Online Instructors

Secondary Math Certified

Mentor to In-class Teacher

Algebra I Course Online with Face-to-Face Component

Learning and Communications Skills

Ability to learn independently Effective written communication skills Excellent reading comprehension skills Willingness to seek advice and clarify

problems or questions

Identifying a Successful Online Student

Time Management Skills

Self-motivation and discipline Efficient time management skills

Advance planning strategies for self-paced activities

Ability to prioritize tasks

Identifying a Successful Online Student

Technical Skills

Computer literacy Word processing and Internet

skills Willingness to take some risk

and try new things Ability to log on at least once a

day Willingness to spend long

periods of time at a computer

Identifying a Successful Online Student

Benefits to Students

• Carnegie Unit

• Anytime, Anywhere Learning

• High-Quality, Technology-Rich

• Graphing Calculator and CBL

• Digital Tablet and Pen

• Activity Labs for Data Analysis

• Electronic text and materials

• E-mail

In-class Teacher

• Onsite classroom teacher committed

to the project

• Communicates regularly with Online Instructor

• Attends 4 Professional Development

Workshops and 2-Day Summer Orientation

• Monitors students’ grades and progress

Benefits to Classroom Teachers

• Ongoing Professional Development

(Online and Face-to-Face)

• Building of skills and understanding

of Algebra I pedagogy

• Provision of a math certified mentor

LCET & Algebra I

• Coordination

• Curriculum

• Technology

• Training

• Administration

District Provisions

• Technical infrastructure

• District email addresses

Name@District.com

• Multimedia Computer for each student

• Identification of in-class teacher

Course Materials

Online Curriculum: LA Writing Team Text: Key Curriculum’s Discovering Algebra TI-84 Silver Plus Graphing Calculator Calculator-Based Lab (CBL) and

Probes Graphire digital tablet

* All at No Cost to District

Algebra I Online Course

• Aligned to Standards/Benchmarks/GLE’s

• Emphasis on Conceptual Processes

• Technology Rich

• Activity Labs

• Data Analysis

• Developed by Louisiana Math Teachers

Lesson Enhancements

• Interactive Activities• Animations• Tutorials• Immediate Feedback• Interactive Math Editor• Exploratory Activities• Real-World Applications

Outcomes

2004-05 LEAP Results• 93% Basic or above• 35% Mastery or Advanced

2004-05 Final Algebra Grade• 61% earned A or B

What Students Liked Best• Using technology to learn math• Working with other students• Exposure to a new experience

Students

5 In-class teachers earned secondary mathematics certification in 3 years.

Teachers

Algebra I Online2004-05 Evaluation

What do the evaluation results show about student achievement?

Online Students’ 2004-05

LEAP 21 Test ResultsLEAP 21

Proficiency Levels

Number of Students

Percentages

Louisiana State

Results

Advanced 21 14% 2%

Mastery 38 25% 5%

Basic 86 56% 44%

Approaching Basic

9 6% 22%

Unsatisfactory

1 0.6% 27%

2004-05 District Results

District Test Online Mean Control Mean

#1 LEAP 386.63 379.84

#2 Iowa 259.543 248.03

#3 Iowa 269.64 234.00

#4 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa

#5 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa

#6 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa

Private School #1

Unavailable N/A N/A

Private School #2

Unavailable N/A N/A

More Results One School Classes: 3 Online/3 ControlTeachers: Same TeacherStudent Ability: AverageTest: Iowa

Online Control

267.00 240.4

261.91 252.4

259.13 248.0

Longitudinal Study

Proficiency Levels

14 Students Spring 2006 GEE-21

Advanced 2 14%

Mastery 2 14%

Basic 9 65%

Approaching Basic

1 7%

Unsatisfactory 0 0%

Class: Average ability

Teacher: Same both years

Grade 9: Algebra I Online

Grade 10: Geometry Online

Test: 2005-06 GEE-21

Evaluators’ Comments

Students in the Louisiana Online Algebra I course show, on average, at least as much or somewhat more achievement gain than students in the comparison classrooms.

The frequency with which the in-class teacher worked with small groups of students and observed individual student work related positively to student achievement.

Those teacher teams (online/classroom) that communicated frequently to collaboratively plan assignments showed larger achievement gains among their students.

Partnership of 2 Instructors

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Communication• Advantages for Students• Advantages for Teachers

Participation Process

(Q) Who is eligible?

(A) Districts with

• Algebra I classes taught by an uncertified teacher

Or

• A desire for pedagogy training and mentoring to

build capacity for strong mathematics instruction

(Q) How can I participate?

(A) Submit an application

Application Timeline

February Dissemination of applications to districts

End of March Application Deadline

April Applications Reviewed

Early May Selections Announced

Contact Information

Dawn PruynAlgebra I Online Instructor

dpruyn02@cox.net

Linda SmithAlgebra I Classroom Teacher

Plaquemine High Schoolsmithl@ipsb.net

Teachers

Additional Information

Dianne GauthierAlgebra I Project Coordinator

Dianne.Gauthier@la.gov

Ken BradfordLVS Program Coordinator

Ken.Bradford@La.Gov

LCET