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2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

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<strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Item #2<br />

Area of Focus: Refine, design, implement and assess instructional and curricular strategies to enable all students to master algebra.<br />

Rationale:<br />

Supporting Data:<br />

ESLRs Addressed:<br />

Many students reach middle (or even high) school without the proper preparation for (or appreciation of) algebraic<br />

thinking which frequently curtails success in algebra. Research tells us that mathematics is the content area where<br />

teachers (and parent-teachers) report they have the least expertise. Secondly, math is not placed as a high priority<br />

by most parents.<br />

<strong>Self</strong>-study findings indicate a need to improve student achievement in mathematics to ensure students are<br />

achieving up to and beyond algebra. State assessment data (CSTs/CAHSEE), coursework, and review of student<br />

work show that most students are struggling to master the math standards.<br />

Learning and Innovation Skills; Information, Media and Technology Skills; Life and Career Skills<br />

<strong>Action</strong> Steps Timeline Person(s)<br />

Responsible<br />

• K-8 (algebra) math curriculum<br />

that offers early, mid- and<br />

advanced-math skill development<br />

• Math modules that can be<br />

incorporated into current<br />

curriculum to fill alignment<br />

gaps between different<br />

curricula and the standards<br />

• Teacher and parent-teacher<br />

teaching strategies to promote<br />

algebraic thinking<br />

Fall <strong>2009</strong>•<br />

Fall <strong>2010</strong>•<br />

Spring <strong>2010</strong>•<br />

• Math CT<br />

• K-8 AD<br />

• 9-12 AD<br />

• Math CT<br />

• K-8 EFs<br />

• K-8 AD<br />

• DCs<br />

• Specialists<br />

• DCs/CTs<br />

• Specialists<br />

Resources Assessment Report of<br />

Progress<br />

• Math department chair and<br />

math curriculum team lead<br />

• STAR exemplars<br />

• Power standards<br />

• Model instruction modules<br />

include vocabulary concepts,<br />

student tasks,<br />

standards covered,<br />

instructional ideas, and pre-<br />

/post- assessments<br />

• Current research<br />

• Published math strategies<br />

• Math ICT Literacy Map<br />

• Curriculum<br />

review report<br />

• K-12 articulation<br />

records<br />

• Release of at<br />

least one<br />

module per<br />

grade level per<br />

year<br />

• Math wiki<br />

postings<br />

• Math PLC report<br />

• AD report to ELT<br />

• Math PLC report<br />

• ELT monthly<br />

progress reports<br />

• Math PLC report<br />

• ELT monthly<br />

progress reports<br />

Chapter 5: <strong>School</strong>wide <strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>: <strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> #2<br />

<strong>Julian</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong> Focus on Learning <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> 97

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