“Assessment should reflect the mathematics that

it is most important for

students to learn."

–Mathematical Sciences Education Board

"It is through our assessment that we communicate most clearly to students

which activities and learning outcomes we

value."  

- NCTM Assessment Standards

My purpose today…

…is to share with you how Troy has implemented the wide-scale assessment & reporting of student learning of the Mathematical Practices.

What came first? 2010 - 2012

Professional Learning about the SMP was included in the district improvement plan

Individual schools were encouraged to write math goals that incorporated SMP (either in the goal itself, or in strategies for the goal)

Teachers used Standards for Mathematical Practice Explanations and Examples Articulated by Grade Level trajectories developed by Mesa Public Schools (AZ) to learn about “bump ups”

District emphasis on actively promoting thinking centered classrooms was tied explicitly to the SMP

The forces driving the change to report cards…

Need to change report cards from GLCE-based reporting to Common Core State Standards

Parents wanted a more streamlined report card

Teachers wanted a more streamlined report card

Shift in instruction to a more thinking-centered approach with emphasis on the Standards for Mathematical Practice

“Assessment should reflect the mathematics that

it is most important for

students to learn."

–Mathematical Sciences Education Board

"It is through our assessment that we communicate most clearly to students

which activities and learning outcomes we

value."  

- NCTM Assessment Standards

I couldn’t stop thinking about these…

Report Card Standards K-5

Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them.

Uses sound reasoning to construct mathematical explanations.

Uses appropriate mathematical models and tools.

Looks for and makes use of patterns and structure.

Uses appropriate mathematical models and tools

Initial Intermediate Advanced

Use the appropriate

tool or model to find a

solution (as suggested by the teacher,

other student, or directions.

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TSD Mathematical Standards Proficiency Matrix

What’s been the feedback?

Teachers have reported being more “in tune” with how students are enacting the practices.

Teachers reported more meaningful math conversations with parents during PT conferences.

Building school improvement teams are collecting data using this rubric

What questions do you have?

“When you have completed 95 percent of your journey, you are only halfway there.” -- Japanese Proverb