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High School Counseling Reform Workshop. March 2, 2005 8:00am to 3:30pm Ambridge Center. BizTech High School Advocacy Project. Ed LeBaron. Advocacy Project Goal(s). Increase the success rate in math. For this purpose success will be defined as a C or better.
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High School Counseling Reform Workshop March 2, 2005 8:00am to 3:30pm Ambridge Center
BizTech High SchoolAdvocacy Project Ed LeBaron
Advocacy Project Goal(s) • Increase the success rate in math. • For this purpose success will be defined as a C or better. • Increase the % of students taking math.
Problem Summary and Baseline Data • Students not enrolled in math • Students not at grade level • 72% of freshmen enter below grade level • District mandates Algebra 1-2 for freshmen
Collaboration • District Math TOSA • Math teachers in building / district wide • Building Administration • Counselors
Action Step Discussion with staff about problem Development of course work to address below grade level freshmen Math instructor volunteer to work at feeder middle school to assess needs Development of daily schedule / master schedule to address needs Development of Advisories Status Done Done Done Done Done Actions Steps
Results So FarShow Current Data • 100% of Freshmen enrolled in Math • 98% of Sophomores enrolled in Math • 76% of Juniors enrolled in Math • 40% of Seniors enrolled in Math
Next Steps • Discussion with staff up coming issues • Prepare for district change in requirement status • Review Algebra 1 AB / Algebra 2 AB information in light of Discovering Algebra • Revisit daily schedule / master schedule • Discussion of Math performance outcomes
Freshmen with Satisfactory Algebra Performance by Ethnic Group
Freshmen Grade Distribution in Algebra Spring Semester ’04 Fall Semester ’04
Freshmen with Satisfactory Algebra Performance by Ethnic Group