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Acceleration Options Revealed
The University of Texas at Austin High School
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Contact InformationHeather Vaughn
Coordinator of Advanced Academics 512.471.3693
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Our Mission Improve outcomes for school districts, educators, and students across Texas and beyond, by creating innovative learning experiences and provide strategic support services.
UTHS Programs & Services • Diploma Program• High School Courses• Credit by Exams (CBEs)• Parent & Student Resources• G/T, Advanced, & Early Readiness• ELL, LUCHATM, & Migrant• Partner Schools• Professional Development
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Are your gifted students accelerating or stuck on the escalator?
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WHY ACCELERATE?
Research says… • Holding gifted students back can be more
stressful for them than moving forward.• Grade-skipping has aided social
relationships.• Single-subject and grade acceleration has
demonstrated significant academic growth.• Acceleration has been a highly successful
intervention technique with intellectuallygifted learners.
Bailey, S. (2004), Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Robinson (2006)
Grade Acceleration Allows a gi*ed student to shorten the amount of years
needed to complete K-‐12 curriculum
Fits students that process and achieve well beyond peers, that are highly mo?vated and independent, that are socially mature, and that have wide-‐ranging interests
Results in improved social adjustment and self-‐esteem
Results in academic gains of 1+ years of addi?onal educa?onal growth
Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Rogers (2002), Robinson (2006)
Is the Grade Acceleration Working?
Learning comfortably
Bonding with classmates
Preference for this learning environment
Making academic progress
Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Rogers (2002), Robinson (2006)
Discussion • What examples of grade acceleration
have you experienced in your district?• Who promotes grade acceleration in your
district?
Single Subject Acceleration
Allows a gi*ed student to move more rapidly
through content mastery in a single subject area
Fits students that process and achieve well beyond peers, that are highly
mo?vated and independent, and that
prefer challenge
Results in academic gains of about 3/5 of a year’s addi?onal educa?onal
growth
Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Rogers (2002), Robinson (2006)
Is the Subject Acceleration Working?
Keeping up with
expecta?ons
Learning comfortably
Interac?ng with
classmates
Supervision of student’s work
Preference for this learning environment
Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Rogers (2002), Robinson (2006)
Discussion • What examples of subject acceleration
have you experienced in your district?• Who promotes subject acceleration in
your district?
Who is a Good Candidate? These are guidelines, not imperatives.
A student that exhibits: • Academic capacity
above the placementclass average
• Good physical health• Social and emotional
readiness
Even if all expectations for acceleration have been met, the best educational interest of the student must be considered.
Bailey, S. (2004), Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Robinson (2006), Rogers (2002)
Responsible Acceleration Highlights
• Occur at natural transition points• Plan a trial period of 6-9 weeks• Avoid excessive expectations for grade
advancement• Base acceleration decisions on facts
Bailey, S. (2004), Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual (2000), Robinson (2006)
When to Consider Acceleration Options Op#on Age Range Grade Range
Single Subject Accelera?on 6-‐18 *6-‐14
1-‐12 *1-‐8
Grade Accelera?on 6-‐18 1-‐12
Tes?ng Out 7-‐22* 2-‐13*
Correspondence/ Online Learning
9-‐18 *12-‐18
3-‐12 *7-‐12
Advanced Placement/ IB 14-‐18 *16-‐18
8-‐12 *10-‐12
Mentorships 15-‐18 *17-‐18
9-‐12 *11-‐12
Rogers (2002)
HOW CAN STUDENTS ACCELERATE?
Credit by Exam (CBE) • According to Texas State Board of Education
rules, school districts must offer examinations foracceleration at every grade level and for everysubject area offered in grades K-12.
• To help schools serve this mandate, UT HighSchool offers a wide array of exams.
• Students may advance to the next course oncethey have received credit from the district.
Credit by Exam (CBE) • With approval from the local school district,
students seeking placement credit in a subjectarea in which they have not received priorinstruction may earn credit by passing theseexams with a grade of 80% or above.
• Each exam has a three-hour time limit.
• Students may test with a local/ school proctor orarrange for an exam at the UT DEV TestingCenter.
Creation of CBEs • Developed and reviewed by highly qualified
teachers• Aligned with 100%TEKS• Audited by content experts• Annual audit results are reported to TEA
Exams Available Kindergarten-8th grade
– Science– Social Studies– Language Arts– Math
High School Exams Available CTE
• Business Informa?on Management (A/B)
ELA
• English 1 (A/B)* • English 2 (A/B)* • English 3 (A/B) • English 4 (A/B)
Fine Arts and Speech
• Art 1 (A/B) • Communica?on Applica?ons
High School Exams Available Health and PE
(1 Semester Course)
• Health 1• PE 1A: Founda?ons ofPersonal Fitness
• PE 1B:• Bowling/Cycling• Bowling/Golf• Bowling/Racquetball• Cycling/Golf• Cycling/Racquetball• Golf/Racquetball
Languages Other Than English
• French 1 (A/B)• French 2 (A/B)• Japanese 1• Japanese 2• Korean 1• Korean 2
Languages Other Than English
• Mandarin Chinese 1(Tradi?onal)
• Mandarin Chinese 1(Simplified)
• Mandarin Chinese 2(Tradi?onal)
• Mandarin Chinese 2(Simplified)
• Spanish 1 (A/B)• Spanish 2 (A/B)• Spanish 3 (A/B)
High School Exams Available Science
• Integrated Physics & Chemistry (A/B)
• Biology (A/B)* • Chemistry (A/B) • Physics (A/B) • Environmental Systems (A/B)
Social Studies & Economics
• World Geography Studies (A/B)
• World History Studies (A/B)
• U.S. History (A/B)* • U.S. Government • Economics
Mathema?cs
• Algebra 1 (A/B)* • Geometry (A/B) • Algebra 2 (A/B) • Pre-‐Calculus (A/B)
Exam Preparation • Free, printable study guides on our
website• TEKS Format:
• (Number) – Knowledge and Skill Statement• (Letter) – Student expectation
• TEKS Language: Including vs Such As• “Including” references content that must be
mastered• “Such as” illustrates possible examples
http://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks/
Example of “Including” Kindergarten Science TEKS (7) Earth and space. The student knowsthat the natural world includes earthmaterials. The student is expected to:
(B) observe and describe physical properties ofnatural sources of water, including color andclarity
Example of “Such As” Kindergarten Science TEKS (3) Scientific investigation and reasoning.The student knows that information andcritical thinking are used in scientificproblem solving. The student is expectedto:
(B) make predictions based on observablepatterns in nature such as the shapes of leaves
Example of Both Kindergarten Science TEKS (8) Earth and space. The student knowsthat there are recognizable patterns in thenatural world and among objects in the sky.The student is expected to:
(C) observe, describe, and illustrate objects inthe sky such as the clouds, Moon, and stars,including the Sun.
Exam Preparation • Released STAAR Exams
– Reading and Mathematics, grades 3–8– Writing at grades 4 and 7– Science at grades 5 and 8– Social Studies at grade 8
• End-of-course assessments for English I,English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S.History
http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/
Exam Preparation • Reduce test anxiety
– Encourage students to review the study guide
– Assure students that the exam only determines what they know
– Teach students relaxation techniques
Who Awards Credit? • Each district will determine acceptance of
exam scores and grant credit.
• Local policy will determine theexpectations and exam administrationwindows.
Example District Policy Klein ISD • Elementary and Intermediate
students may accelerate an entire gradelevel or one core course by taking Creditby Exam (CBE) and scoring 80 on therequired assessments. Kindergarten andGrade 1 students must meet the stateenrollment requirements beforeregistering for Credit by Exam.
Example District Policy Klein ISD • High School Credit Courses Students may
earn credit for high school courses byscoring an 80 or above on a Credit by Exam(CBE). Students must not have priorinstruction in the course they areattempting. Credit will be awarded for corehigh school courses after the student hassuccessfully completed both semesterexams.
Benefits of CBEs • Rigor
– Exams are rigorous and relevant– Developed by certified teachers
• Success– Aligned with TEKS– Shows mastery of material
• Access– Allows students to take courses at their academic level
• Completion– Can assist in early graduation
Concerns with CBEs • K-8th grade –students advance to next
grade level• May lead to gaps in knowledge• High School – pass A but not B
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Questions?
References Bailey, S., Chaffrey, G., Gross, M., Macleod, M., Merrick, C., & Targett, R. (2004). Types of acceleration and their effectiveness. Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10487.aspx
Guidelines for Accelerated Progression Manual. (2000). Retrieved November 16, 2015, fromhttp://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/policies/gats/assets/pdf/accel_guide.pdf
Robinson, N. (2006). Duke TIP. Retrieved November 16, 2015, from https://tip.duke.edu/node/796
Rogers, K. B. (2002). Re-forming gifted education: How parents and teachers can matchthe program to the child. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press.