Mathematics Program Improvement Review

KWL Complete the following sections of the KWL

Chart

K – What you know?W – What you want to know?

We will complete the L section at the conclusion of the workshop

GoalThe overall goal is to give the school a

report that will allow the school to move forward in improving mathematics instruction and the overall mathematics program.

What the MPIR IS:An opportunity to determine the best

direction for the mathematics program of a school

A tool to help to focus attention on some of the areas identified as needing improvement

A resource for moving forward in making the mathematics program more effective

What a MPIR is NOT

An evaluation toolA form to identify specific teacher

weaknesses

10 key program componentsCurriculumInstructionEquity and diversitySchool climateUsefulness Professional environmentCommunity

Organization and LeadershipAssessment and evaluationFinancial material resources

The ProcessThe MPIR team members will send a letter

of introduction and expectations to the principals.

Team members will schedule site visit on a normal school day; teachers are not to give tests

Schools should be ready for a visit

First the team will meet with the principal – tour building, get team schedule.

The principal will turn in:- principal questionnaire- copy of master schedule- copy of school improvement plan- state test data- list of media center math resources

The teacher will complete the teacher questionnaire upon arrival to be returned to team before leaving

Classroom observations – each configuration, grade level, course offering, special ed, regular ed, inclusion classes, resource teachers- the team may walk around the room- the team will collect the Class Description sheet

Interviews will be conducted with principal, teachers, parents, students

The team will visit computer labs, library/media centers

Other sources of information they will collect

Sample student workSample workbook pages/worksheets

- textbook and teacher-madeSample assessmentsSample lesson plansCurriculum maps/pacing guides

 WHAT DO THEY EXPECT TO FIND?

Materials readily accessibleEvidence of mathematics activity in the

classroom and/or in displaysA defined curriculum, aligned to state and

local objectivesA variety of documentation of student

progress and participation in mathematicsTeachers familiar with and confident about

their mathematics program

A defined curriculum, aligned to state and local objectives

A variety of documentation of student progress and participation in mathematics

Teachers familiar with and confident about their mathematics program

Evidence of mathematics in long-range/unit/daily plansPositive attitudes from faculty, staff, parents, and

students

The principal focusing on effective instructional practices and supporting the teachers in the implementation of aligned curriculum lessons and activities

Parent/community involvement in mathematics activities 

A system of accountability/alignment of teaching to program standards

Mathematics targeted in the School Improvement Plan and the plan is reviewed/ monitored for progress regularly

Evidence of the use of instructional technology to enhance data collection, interpretation, and communication

 Equity within the mathematics program,

i.e., all students have equal access to high quality instruction as evidenced by high achievement regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning styles or multiple intelligences, and ability

SnapshotDraw or write a few sentences that would

describe a good example of a 21st Century Classroom.

Think: “Would you want your child to go to this classroom?”

Final Report

One copy sent/personally delivered to the principal only

Remember

The focus of the MPIR is to bring about a positive change in the students’

mathematics learning and thinking.