The Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative

1. The Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative Mort Orlov January 8, 2008

2. 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.

3. 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

4. What Counts in College AdmissionsPercentage of Admissions Officials Citing Criteria as “Considerably Important” • Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale: • Considerable Importance • Moderate Importance • Limited Importance • No Importance • Each factor was rated on a 4-point scale: • Considerable Importance • Moderate Importance • Limited Importance • No Importance Source: National Association of College Admissions Officers, 2001 Academic Trends Survey

5. 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 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC ANGLO * 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 Source: National Center for Educational Accountability

6. 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 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC ANGLO * % 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 Source: National Center for Educational Accountability

7. Dallas ISD Program Schools

8. AP Exams Takenin 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary 4,200 3,965 4,000 3,564 3,238 2,900 3,000 First Year of AP 2,748 Incentive 2,572 2,548 Program 2,191 2,125 2,000 1,832 1,130 1,000 379 321 300 287 283 263 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Source: The College Board

9. AP Qualifying Scoresin 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary Source: The College Board

10. AP Qualifying Scoresin 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and EnglishFor African American and Hispanic Students2007 Results are Projected 590 600 532 517 469 433 401 400 329 301 First Year of AP Incentive Program 226 200 148 141 79 31 29 26 24 23 21 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Source: The College Board

11. MMSI - What’s Different?

12. Improved college readiness through increased AP participation & success Selection Of Appropriate Schools & Districts Mass Math & Science Initiative Effective Organization Training & Incentive Program Massachusetts - Education Environment APTIP - The Elements of Success

13. AP Training & Incentive Program Design Reporting and Accountability $$ for Training & Incentives School District Teacher Training Curricular Support High School(s) Middle School(s) Principals AP Coordinators AP Lead Teachers AP Teachers AP Students Pre- AP Teachers Pre-AP Students $$ for Incentives Program Management NMSI & Other Private Donors Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative

14. Culture of high expectations that is inclusive, not exclusive Measurement & Accountability For Results Cultivation of Lead Teachers in each subject area Structured incentives to foster success Advanced level, content-focused training for teachers More time on task for students Dedicated college advising Rigorous curriculum APTIP – Program Components Improved college readiness through increased AP participation & success Implement a Comprehensive Training & Incentive Program for AP and Pre-AP Courses

15. Improved college readiness through increased AP participation & success Schools & Districts equipped for AP success Request for Proposal, Initial Assessment Visit & LOA Demand built for training and incentive program All types of schools served Launch Schools, Gain Schools, Great Schools Network APTIP - Selecting Appropriate Schools

16. School SelectionRequest for Proposal, Initial Assessment, LOA Why Do an RFP? • 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 The Process • Time Frame- September through February • Complete one RFP per school (October) • Initial Assessment Visit (October - January) • Letter of Agreement (January - February) The Goals • Commitment and Focus • Potential for Success • Select up to 12 schools for SY 2008-2009 • Identify candidate schools for SY 2009-2010

17. 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)

18. MMSI: Three Parallel Efforts for Success Using Advanced Placement – World Class. College Ready Partners: Higher Education, foundations,businesses, state and federal government

19. 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

20. MMSI Timeline: 2007-2013 Years 2 - 6 Scale-Up Year One Lead Teacher Training & AP Teacher Training AP Exams Revise/Align Program of Studies & Expand Registration School Kickoffs Identify & Select Lead Teachers Identify & Select Districts/Schools – Cohort I PSAT Develop, Negotiate and Sign Memoranda of Agreement Select Cohort II Schools Hire Staff AUG 07 OCT 07 DEC 07 MAY 08 JUN-JUL 08 SEPT 08

21. Contact Information Morton Orlov II President orlovm@massinsight.org (617) 778-1528