Transcript Rochester Area Math Science Partnership

Our Mission: To support high student achievement
through world class standards in math and science.
2013 Continuous Improvement Report for
Triton School District
June 26, 2013
VISION:
Developing Lifelong Learners
MISSION:
Inspiring and preparing learners for life by providing
educational opportunities in a safe, caring and respectful
environment
AIMS:
Improving Student Performance
Safe, Caring and Respectful Schools
Community Support and Involvement
Strong Workforce
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Science
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Technology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
Students will meet or exceed proficiency levels on the Science Minnesota
Comprehensive Assessment at fifth, eighth, and tenth grade.
Students will meet or exceed state average on the
American College Test.
Year
Year
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
Triton Science
MN Science
21.0
22.5
21.2
22.6
2009-2010
23
22.8
2010-2011
23.3
22.8
2011-2012
23.9
22.7
2007-2008
2008-2009
2010-2011
2011-2012
Average Score
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Strengths
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K-12 Curriculum aligned
to the Minnesota
Academic Standards
Focus on Inquiry-based
learning (FOSS Kits) at
Elementary and Middle
AP Biology offered in the
high school
Environmental/ Nature
Center
Ninth Grade Wolf Ridge
Trip
Science Olympiad Success
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Opportunities for
Improvement
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Enhance the engineering
component of our
curriculum
Analyze the MCA strand
data Grades 3-11 for
strengths and areas of
need
Explore STEM and PLTW
initiatives
Embed more reading into
science curriculum
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The District will utilize technology as a tool
to enhance instruction.
Presently:
Smart Boards/ENO Boards are utilized in all
classrooms PreK-12.
 All teaching staff have an iPad.
 Staff training focusing on the use of the iPad has
been provided.
 The Middle and Elementary School students have
access to iPads through the RtI process, Special
Education, Speech/Language, and other content
areas.
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The District will utilize technology as a tool
to enhance instruction.
New Initiatives
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The High School is exploring the possibility of a 1:1 initiative
for the 2014-2015 school year.
The Elementary will have an Elementary Technology and
Keyboarding Teacher for the 2013-14 school year with an
additional computer lab with 30 computers.
The Middle School will have 3 to 1 ratio of students to
computers with the addition of another lab.
The Elementary and Middle Schools are exploring the
possibility of mobile iPad laboratories.
Staff development opportunities how to utilize technology to
enhance instruction will be continued at all levels of the district.
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Strengths
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Addressing the Minnesota
Academic Standards in
this area
AgScience growth with
increased class offerings
and increased number of
students participating
RAMSP AgScience
initiative
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Opportunities for
Improvement
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Explore areas to embed
engineering process and
concepts into curriculum
such as PLTW
Students will meet or exceed proficiency levels on the Math Minnesota
Comprehensive Assessment at grades 3-8 and grade 11.
Percent of Students Proficient
On the MCAIIs
Students will meet or exceed state average on the
American College Test.
Year
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
Triton Math
MN Math
20.1
20.0
22.3
22.6
22.7
22.9
2010-2011
23.0
23.0
2011-2012
23.5
23.0
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Strengths
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Content and
language Objectives –
Sheltered Instruction
PLCs (Team Meeting)
focus on Math
Improvement in
results – particularly
ACT
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Opportunities for
Improvement
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Root cause analysis
for results through
diagnostic
assessments
RtI (Differentiated
instruction)
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Successful Completion Rates
Common Assessment Data
Implementation of the ISTE Standards
Testing Data
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AIMS Web – Reading and Math
MCAs – Reading, Math and Science
NWEA – moving to STAR Enterprise Math and
Reading
ACT Assessment
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Data from NWEA were not driving instruction as often
or well as needed.
Root cause analysis is critical when providing
interventions.
Tiered/differentiated instruction must become a
common practice – not an add-on.
T he focus on reading instruction in the elementary
affects the amount of time for science instruction.
Fidelity to the Minnesota Academic Standards as well
as to research-based instructional strategies is essential
for academic growth.
Thank you!