algebra i online: a step in a positive direction
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Algebra I Online:
A Step in a Positive Direction
Louisiana Virtual School
Students meet Graduation requirements College admission requirements TOPS requirements
High quality curriculum and teachers Flexible learning … anywhere, anytime
…learning online
LVS Curriculum
All courses have been developed by Louisiana teachers and aligned to to the state benchmarks, content standards, and Grade-Level Expectations by Louisiana Educators
LVS Provides… Courses taught by qualified
instructors Free tuition Textbooks and other course
materials on loan Recommended letter grades to
districts.
Note: LVS is not a credit-awarding institution
Algebra I Online Project Goals
• Provide students with• Certified and qualified Algebra instructor• High quality Algebra I curriculum
• Provide uncertified classroom teacher
with• Opportunities to extend his/her understanding and
skills to teach Algebra I • Support needed to facilitate the in-class algebra
learning experiences of the students• Professional development opportunities that will
support his/her efforts toward math certification
Students
One classroom with a teacher
In-Class Teachers
Pursuing Math Certification OR
Desiring student access to high quality curriculum and technology
Online Instructors
Secondary Math Certified
Mentor to In-class Teacher
Algebra I Course Online with Face-to-Face Component
Learning and Communications Skills
Ability to learn independently Effective written communication skills Excellent reading comprehension skills Willingness to seek advice and clarify
problems or questions
Identifying a Successful Online Student
Time Management Skills
Self-motivation and discipline Efficient time management skills
Advance planning strategies for self-paced activities
Ability to prioritize tasks
Identifying a Successful Online Student
Technical Skills
Computer literacy Word processing and Internet
skills Willingness to take some risk
and try new things Ability to log on at least once a
day Willingness to spend long
periods of time at a computer
Identifying a Successful Online Student
Benefits to Students
• Carnegie Unit
• Anytime, Anywhere Learning
• High-Quality, Technology-Rich
• Graphing Calculator and CBL
• Digital Tablet and Pen
• Activity Labs for Data Analysis
• Electronic text and materials
In-class Teacher
• Onsite classroom teacher committed
to the project
• Communicates regularly with Online Instructor
• Attends 4 Professional Development
Workshops and 2-Day Summer Orientation
• Monitors students’ grades and progress
Benefits to Classroom Teachers
• Ongoing Professional Development
(Online and Face-to-Face)
• Building of skills and understanding
of Algebra I pedagogy
• Provision of a math certified mentor
LCET & Algebra I
• Coordination
• Curriculum
• Technology
• Training
• Administration
District Provisions
• Technical infrastructure
• District email addresses
• Multimedia Computer for each student
• Identification of in-class teacher
Course Materials
Online Curriculum: LA Writing Team Text: Key Curriculum’s Discovering Algebra TI-84 Silver Plus Graphing Calculator Calculator-Based Lab (CBL) and
Probes Graphire digital tablet
* All at No Cost to District
Algebra I Online Course
• Aligned to Standards/Benchmarks/GLE’s
• Emphasis on Conceptual Processes
• Technology Rich
• Activity Labs
• Data Analysis
• Developed by Louisiana Math Teachers
Lesson Enhancements
• Interactive Activities• Animations• Tutorials• Immediate Feedback• Interactive Math Editor• Exploratory Activities• Real-World Applications
Outcomes
2004-05 LEAP Results• 93% Basic or above• 35% Mastery or Advanced
2004-05 Final Algebra Grade• 61% earned A or B
What Students Liked Best• Using technology to learn math• Working with other students• Exposure to a new experience
Students
5 In-class teachers earned secondary mathematics certification in 3 years.
Teachers
Algebra I Online2004-05 Evaluation
What do the evaluation results show about student achievement?
Online Students’ 2004-05
LEAP 21 Test ResultsLEAP 21
Proficiency Levels
Number of Students
Percentages
Louisiana State
Results
Advanced 21 14% 2%
Mastery 38 25% 5%
Basic 86 56% 44%
Approaching Basic
9 6% 22%
Unsatisfactory
1 0.6% 27%
2004-05 District Results
District Test Online Mean Control Mean
#1 LEAP 386.63 379.84
#2 Iowa 259.543 248.03
#3 Iowa 269.64 234.00
#4 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa
#5 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa
#6 LEAP/Iowa LEAP Iowa
Private School #1
Unavailable N/A N/A
Private School #2
Unavailable N/A N/A
More Results One School Classes: 3 Online/3 ControlTeachers: Same TeacherStudent Ability: AverageTest: Iowa
Online Control
267.00 240.4
261.91 252.4
259.13 248.0
Longitudinal Study
Proficiency Levels
14 Students Spring 2006 GEE-21
Advanced 2 14%
Mastery 2 14%
Basic 9 65%
Approaching Basic
1 7%
Unsatisfactory 0 0%
Class: Average ability
Teacher: Same both years
Grade 9: Algebra I Online
Grade 10: Geometry Online
Test: 2005-06 GEE-21
Evaluators’ Comments
Students in the Louisiana Online Algebra I course show, on average, at least as much or somewhat more achievement gain than students in the comparison classrooms.
The frequency with which the in-class teacher worked with small groups of students and observed individual student work related positively to student achievement.
Those teacher teams (online/classroom) that communicated frequently to collaboratively plan assignments showed larger achievement gains among their students.
Partnership of 2 Instructors
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Communication• Advantages for Students• Advantages for Teachers
Participation Process
(Q) Who is eligible?
(A) Districts with
• Algebra I classes taught by an uncertified teacher
Or
• A desire for pedagogy training and mentoring to
build capacity for strong mathematics instruction
(Q) How can I participate?
(A) Submit an application
Application Timeline
February Dissemination of applications to districts
End of March Application Deadline
April Applications Reviewed
Early May Selections Announced
Contact Information
Dawn PruynAlgebra I Online Instructor
Linda SmithAlgebra I Classroom Teacher
Plaquemine High [email protected]
Teachers
Additional Information
Dianne GauthierAlgebra I Project Coordinator
Ken BradfordLVS Program Coordinator
LCET