Presenter Introduction:

Mark Smith• Teacher at CCPHS• Successfully taught

AIMS Prep for 10+ Years• 60%+ Pass Rate for

AIMS Prep Classes

Jennie Flores• RttT Math Coach

West/Central Region• Taught Math at EHS,

WPHS, MHS since 2003• Testing Coordinator for

EHS

This Session’s Goals:

Objectives:TWBATD application of planning strategically for success in a Math AIMS Prep Class using a framework demonstrated with practical examples, guidelines, and resources.

TWBATD application of personalizing instruction in a Math AIMS Prep Class using Galileo tools and technology based on Benchmark testing and reports.

Do Now

Please complete the following survey by texting in your answers to 37607.

If you do not know your Galileo login and password – please see Jennie Flores to help you setup or receive access to your account.

Bell Ringer

Use the Post-It Note to submit any questions you would like to ask about teaching an Math AIMS Prep Class that you have. We will collect them from you.

MATH TOPICSKeys to success

3 Key Elements to a successful AIMS Prep Class

1. Class- scheduling and size 2. Structure-what is taught and how 3. State of mind

Class Scheduling

At CCP we hand schedule every kid All Sophomores take Math Topics Juniors and seniors are scheduled by

need, attitude, character and commitment.

All Math Topics classes are capped in class size. Approximately 20-25.

Data Check Point

Using Galileo Reports Concept Level Performance Make Conclusions Create a Plan

Plan for your Class

Structure Remember you cant teach them everything! A scope and

sequence is used to tackle the major strands tested. Familiarity of the test breeds better scores! AIMS style

practice tests/strand tests are used frequently to familiarize. All work assigned is to be completed that day and turned in.

Every assignment is graded and returned the next day so questions or concerns can be answered before moving on.

Incomplete assignments are never accepted! Weekly cumulative quizzes are given every Friday and

reviewed as a class the next day. AIMS/multiple choice test taking skill are constantly shown

and taught.

Structure Your Class

What are your expectations for students?

What are you grading procedures and practices?

How and when are you going to provide feedback?

How and when are you going to provide AIMS like testing practice?

What will it look like for you?

State of mind

You are teaching them more than how to pass a test.

Build a community with the class, express that all students can be successful, commit to the work that is to be done, use the strategies taught in the class.

“Us against them” philosophy

Free Access:Learn Zillion http://learnzillion.com/

Khan Academyhttp://www.khanacademy.org/

IXL http://www.ixl.com/

Need an Account:Study Island https://www.studyisland.com/

Laurus http://laurussoft.com/LoginAZ.asp

Tucson Unified School District Website

AIMS Informationhttp://tusdstats.tusd.k12.az.us/planning/resources/aims/aims_front.asp

AIMS Sample Tests/Itemshttp://tusdstats.tusd.k12.az.us/planning/resources/aims_samples/aims_samples.asp

AIMS Preparatory Materialshttp://tusdstats.tusd.k12.az.us/planning/resources/aims/math99/highschool_front.asp

Additional Resources

Aggregated Multi-Test ReportReports Test Sets Aggregated Multi-Test ReportUse for Determining Risk Level of

Students for a Class

Aggregated Multi-Test ReportView DetailsUse for List of at Risk Students for a Class

Intervention Alert ReportReports Standards Mastery Intervention AlertUse for Determining Performance at Concept Level for class.

Intervention Alert ReportClassUse for Determining Performance at Concept Level for Class and Student Level

Intervention Alert ReportQuiz Builder… or Assignments…Use for creating customized quizzes or scheduling Galileo built lessons based on standard and intervention groups or class.

Student LoginSetup User Accounts Student/Family AccountsUse for Determining student login info. View student user accounts

Student LoginSetup User Accounts Student/Family AccountsUse for Determining student login info. View student user accounts

K-12 Student-Parent Center

https://www.assessmenttechnology.com/GalileoASP/ASPX/StudentCenter/StudentCenterlogin.aspx

Help Resource

Research Based Support for Today’s Session:

AIMS Prep Classes Mark Smith – 60%+Tara Osterberg – 60%+

John Hattie – Influence on Student Achievementhttp://visible-learning.org/glossary/#1_Student_Self-Reported_Gradeshttp://geoffpetty.com/for-team-leaders/research-and-links/

Individualized Instruction for Improved Student Achievement - Education's 'Holy Grail'http://thejournal.com/articles/2004/02/01/individualized-instruction-for-improved-student-achievement--educations-holy-grail.aspx

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