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CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT:
MATHEMATICS
(Updated 4/24/13)

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.

Use the links below to view information related to:

• Grade Level Expectations & Teacher Support Materials
• New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Resources (e.g., released test items, practice tests, administration manuals, workshop materials, etc.)
• Portfolio/Problem Solving Resources
• Partnership Initiatives

SBHS team "First Class" wins Innovation Merit Award at the Real World Design Challenge National Competition
"First Class" the 2013 state winner of the Real World Design Challenge received a national merit award for innovation at this year's national competition in Washington, D.C. The award was presented to the team that produced the most thought provoking and innovative solution to this year's design challenge. This year's challenge was to design a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), which included one or more fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and to develop a business plan in support of commercial applications based on a mission scenario.

Student team members, Ronak Bhagat, Noah Bugbee, Neel Desai, Matt Gilmartin, Raihan Kabir, Vishnu Premsankar and Forrest Scharmer competed against state winners to address real challenges that confront our nation's industry. This real world approach to learning allows students to experience a direct link between their efforts and the workplace.

Current Initiatives:

• Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Grant Program
  The goals of the MSP are: 1) to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers; 2) to build statewide capacity for professional development of K-12 staff by establishing networks of highly skilled teacher leaders in mathematics and science; and 3) to develop partnerships among K-12 educators, STEM faculty, and higher education personnel. Funds from the MSP are currently being used to support high quality professional development programs in Vermont. Three-year MSP projects funded for 2009-2010 include:
  • The Southwest Vermont Science Partnership Enhancement Program
  • Vermont Math Initiative
  • Vermont Science Initiative

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 Data
  Step-by-step instructions for viewing instructional practice charts, instructional content charts, standards and assessments, and teacher data.
• Survey "How To" Guide
  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.

Kathy Renfrew
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(802) 828-6563 (F)
kathy.renfrew@state.vt.us

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