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The Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative. Mort Orlov January 8, 2008. Mission. Through the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative, use Advanced Placement as a lever to attain excellence in math, science and English achievement and to transform school culture. Goals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative
Mort Orlov
January 8, 2008
Mission
Through the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative, use Advanced Placement as a lever to attain excellence in math, science and English achievement and to transform school culture.
Goals
Increase Participation: Greater student participation in mathematics, science and English AP courses
Increase Performance: More qualifying scores (3’s, 4’s and 5’s) on AP examinations
Increase the number of students interested in and prepared for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) college majors & careers
What Counts in College AdmissionsPercentage of Admissions Officials Citing Criteria as “Considerably Important”
Source: National Association of College Admissions Officers, 2001 Academic Trends Survey
Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:
1. Considerable Importance
2. Moderate Importance
3. Limited Importance
4. No Importance
Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale:
1. Considerable Importance
2. Moderate Importance
3. Limited Importance
4. No Importance
Average First Year GPA*Students who earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam
compared to those who did not take an AP Exam**
Texas Public Colleges or Universities
Source: National Center for Educational Accountability
* Based on group of students graduating in 1998, and enrolling in a Texas Public College or University (67,863 students). ** ** Based on AP Exams in core academic subjects of Math, Science, English and Social Studies
ANGLO HISPANIC AFRICAN AMERICAN
72%
62% 60%
30%
15% 17%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Per
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e
Passed an AP Exam Did not Take an AP Exam
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE*Students who earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher on an AP exam
compared to those who did not take an AP exam**Texas Public Colleges or Universities
Source: National Center for Educational Accountability
* % receiving B.A. degree within 6 years of high school graduation based on group of students graduating in 1998, and enrolling in a Texas Public College or University (67,863 students). ** Based on AP Exams in core academic subjects of Math, Science, English and Social Studies
ANGLO HISPANIC AFRICAN AMERICAN
Dallas ISD Program SchoolsSchool (9-12)
2006 Enrollment
% Economically Disadvantaged
% White % Black % Hispanic
B.T. Wash. 705 26.8 41.7 27.9 25.1
B. Adams 2391 64.7 12.5 31.6 52.7
Carter 1872 55.4 0.5 88.8 10.5
Hillcrest 1697 59.2 15.4 29.3 53
Molina 2417 73.6 1.7 9.7 87.3
N. Dallas 1715 77.9 1.7 16.8 78.1
Skyline 4596 68.1 2 34.1 62.7
Townview 2168 51.3 15.4 33.3 47.6
W.T. White 2253 58.2 15 20.4 61.8
W. Wilson 1456 55.7 18.7 12.6 66.4
AP Exams Taken in 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools
in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary
Source: The College Board
1,130
1,832
2,125 2,191
2,5482,748
2,572
2,900
3,238
3,564
3,965
4,200
300 263 321 283379287
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
First Year of AP Incentive Program
361
608 592
749
867906
1,0471,094 1,077
1191
1300
1,470
160 151 177149 157162
0
300
600
900
1,200
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
First Year of AP Incentive Program
AP Qualifying Scoresin 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools
in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary
Source: The College Board
AP Qualifying Scoresin 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools
in Math, Science, and EnglishFor African American and Hispanic Students
2007 Results are Projected
Source: The College Board
79
141 148
226
301329
401
469
433
517532
590
31 26 21 23 2924
0
200
400
600
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
First Year of AP Incentive Program
MMSI - What’s Different?
Massachusetts - Education Environment
Improved college readiness through increased AP participation &
success
Mass Math & ScienceInitiative
EffectiveOrganization
Training&
IncentiveProgram
SelectionOf
AppropriateSchools
&Districts
APTIP - The Elements of Success
AP Training & Incentive Program Design
$$ for Training & Incentives
Teacher Training
$$ for Incentives
Curricular Support
Program Management
Reporting and Accountability
MassachusettsMath
&ScienceInitiative
MassachusettsMath
&ScienceInitiative
NMSI & Other PrivateDonors
NMSI & Other PrivateDonors
High School(s)Middle School(s)
PrincipalsAP Coordinators
AP Lead TeachersAP TeachersAP Students
Pre- AP TeachersPre-AP Students
SchoolDistrictSchoolDistrict
Implement a Comprehensive Training & Incentive Program forAP and Pre-AP Courses
Improved college readiness through increased AP participation &
success
More time on task for students
Rigorous curriculum
Cultivation of Lead
Teachers in each subject
area
Structured incentives to
foster success
Advanced level,
content-focused
training for teachers
Culture of high
expectations that is
inclusive, not
exclusive
Dedicated college
advising
Measurement&
AccountabilityFor
Results
APTIP – Program Components
Launch Schools, Gain Schools, Great Schools Network
Improved college readiness through increased AP participation &
success
Demand built for training
and incentive program
Schools &Districts
equipped for AP success
Request for Proposal,
Initial Assessment Visit & LOA
All types of schools served
APTIP - Selecting Appropriate Schools
School SelectionRequest for Proposal, Initial Assessment, LOA
Why Do an RFP?
The Process
The Goals
• Time Frame- September through February• Complete one RFP per school (October)• Initial Assessment Visit (October - January)• Letter of Agreement (January - February)
• Obtain essential base-line data• Initial evaluation of level of commitment, leadership, and support for a culture of AP rigor, success, equity, and access• Identification of programs for initial assessment• “Active Status” for those not receiving initial assessment
• Commitment and Focus• Potential for Success• Select up to 12 schools for SY 2008-2009• Identify candidate schools for SY 2009-2010
MMSI - Relationships National Math and Science Initiative
(NMSI)– Regional Support– Accountability/Metrics
Supporting Partners– Mass Insight Education– The Boston Foundation– Mass Higher Education– State Government– Businesses
Participating Districts
Participating Schools
STEM Centers & Regional Development Centers (RDC’s)
MMSI: Three Parallel Efforts for Success
Using Advanced Placement – World Class. College Ready
Partners: Higher Education, foundations, businesses, state and federal government
Great School Network Benefits
Vanguards of a state math and science initiative Connection to a major national initiative Development of an integrated strategy to meet the
state graduation requirement in science Access to proven, research-based training and tools
that improve college readiness Partnerships with higher education and businesses New funding
MMSI Timeline: 2007-2013
Hire Staff
Develop, Negotiate and Sign Memoranda of Agreement
SEPT 08OCT 07AUG 07
PSAT
Identify & Select Districts/Schools – Cohort I
DEC 07
Identify & Select Lead Teachers
MAY 08
Revise/Align Program of Studies & Expand Registration
AP Exams
JUN-JUL 08
Lead Teacher Training& AP Teacher Training
Scale-Up Year One Years 2 - 6
School
Kickoffs
Select Cohort II Schools
