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MATHEMATICS
(Updated 6/18/09)

   
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Mathematics education in Vermont is currently centered on the Mathematics Grade Expectations (GEs). Mathematics GEs are organized into five areas: arithmetic, number and operations; geometry and measurement; functions and algebra; and data, statistics and probability; and mathematical problem solving and reasoning. Like the Grade Expectations in other content areas, the Mathematics Grade Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities.

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LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 6/18/09)
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Current Initiatives:

   
 
   
  Vermont Professional Development Network (VPDN) Wiki Link (Added 6/18/09)
Use this link to access the department's portal to the literacy, math, and science wikis that are used for planning and storing materials for the VPDN meetings. The content of VPDN meetings includes addressing Vermont’s Grade Expectations through local and state assessment, modeling effective instructional strategies, implementing 21st century skills and technology, and providing opportunities for teachers to learn and network together. The VPDN materials are available for viewing and downloading. NOTE: Pages are not open for commenting.
   
  Vermont Mathematics Blog
This blog is intended to promote conversation about mathematics and the mathematics standards and GEs in Vermont and nationwide. It will provide a format for sharing ideas and resources for mathematics curriculum, instruction and assessment. Comments or questions are welcomed and encouraged. Please note, however, that the discussion will be moderated.
   
 

NECAP Assessment Results
The NECAP reading, writing, mathematics and science tests measure students’ academic knowledge and skills relative to Grade Expectations which were developed by teams of teachers from Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. View the most recent data reports.

NECAP Resources
Use this link for information and links to practices tests, released test items, manuals and workshop materials for reading, writing, mathematics and science, as well as other resources such as tip sheets, hundreds tables, multiplication charts, scoring guides, alignment charts, target documents, test taking strategies, unifying themes, etc.

   
 

Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) Facilitator Toolkit
The SEC are practical, efficient tools for obtaining classroom data about math, science or literacy teaching. Online surveys completed by teachers produce visual maps of instruction that can be compared to the Vermont Grade Expectations. The surveys can also provide instructional data to investigate in relation to NECAP results.
The following materials are provided to help facilitators develop understanding of the Survey content, levels of cognitive complexity, and data analysis:

  • Instructions for Viewing DataClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
    Step-by-step instructions for viewing instructional practice charts, instructional content charts, standards and assessments, and teacher data.
  • Survey "How To" GuideClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
    View instructions for registering, returning to an incomplete survey, participating in another content area survey, taking a post-SEC survey, what to do if you forget your user name and password.
   
  Calibration CD Update (November 2007)
The 2007 calibration set includes tasks for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and high school. Each set includes 2 warm up pieces and 10 tasks as well as scores and rationales. The calibration sets offer numerous possibilities for supporting teachers in refining their scoring practices as well as providing opportunities to define professional development needs.
   
 
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  Mathematics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Clicking this link will open a pdf document.
This document provides answers for some commonly asked questions related to network meetings, NECAP and local assessment.
   
  National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Vermont Performance Results in Mathematics
View information about Vermont students' scores.
   
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Denise Maurice, Mathematics Assessment Coordinator
(802) 828-2173 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
denise.maurice@state.vt.us

   
   

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