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Update From KSDE
October 8, 2007
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KSDE Mathematics Listserv
Each of the major curriculum areas now has a
listserv. Information pertinent to each curriculum
area is sent out to keep school staff abreast of
the latest changes that may impact their
curriculum area. To enroll, send an e-mail
requesting you be added.
For mathematics: [email protected] or
[email protected]
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STEM
STEM stands for: Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
 It is a movement to increase the number and
quality of teachers in the STEM areas with the
aim of increasing the number and quality of
STEM professionals in the workforce.
 The movement is a result a shortage of STEM
professionals in the workforce.
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STEM (continued)
 The push for a STEM agenda is coming
from industry and business.
 Numerous Industries are funding STEM
efforts.
 There are numerous legislative
initiatives at the state and federal level
to fund efforts to increase the number
and quality of STEM teachers and
professionals.
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STEM (continued)
 The National Governors Association has a
STEM initiative.
 www.nga.org
 Innovation America: Building a Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math Agenda
document is at:
 http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0702INNOVATIO
NSTEM.PDF
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National Assessment of
Educational Progress
(NAEP )
Results Were released
September 25, 2007
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
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NAEP (Cont.)
In 2007, the average scale score for fourthgrade students in Kansas was 248. This was
not significantly different from their average
score in 2005(246) and was higher than their
average score in 2000 (232).
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NAEP (Cont.)
Kansas' average fourth-grade score (248) in
2007 was higher than that of the nation's
public schools (239).
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NAEP (Cont.)
Of the 52 states and other jurisdictions that
participated in the 2007 fourth-grade
assessment, students' average scale score in
Kansas was higher than those in 46
jurisdictions, not significantly different from
those in 4 jurisdictions, and lower than that in
1 jurisdiction (Massachusetts).
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NAEP (Cont.)
In 2007, the average scale score for eighthgrade students in Kansas was 290. This was
higher than their average score in 2005 (284)
and was higher than their average score in
2000 (283).
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NAEP (Cont.)
Kansas' average eighth-grade score (290) in
2007 was higher than that of the nation's
public schools (280).
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NAEP (Cont.)
Of the 52 states and other jurisdictions that
participated in the 2007 eighth-grade
assessment, students' average scale score in
Kansas was higher than those in 43
jurisdictions, not significantly different from
those in 7 jurisdictions, and lower than that in
1 jurisdiction (Massachusetts).
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NAEP (Cont.)
Achievement Levels for Mathematics, Kansas
below Basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced
Grade 4
2000
24
2003
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15
2005
44
12
2007
11
26
2
36
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6
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Grade 8
2000
24
43
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2003
24
42
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2005
23
42
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2007
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State Assessments - 2007 Results
Reports
 Final after October Board
Meeting on October 9-10
 AYP Reports
 Report Cards
 Standard of Excellence Lists
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State Assessments – 2008
 TEST record submissions
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Upload takes the place of PSLG and AUPD
submission
Must be accomplished before any OTL testing
can be done
Upload all Grade 9,10, and 11 students
Grade 9, 10, and 11 students must be uploaded
by November 1
Deadline for reading/math TEST record is
1/18/08
Deadline for science/history TEST record is
2/18/08
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State Assessments – 2008 (Cont.)
 OTL testing can begin October 1 if TEST
submission is completed
 Fall Assessment Conference
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October 29-30, Capitol Plaza Hotel
Registration is available online
 Item Content Reviews
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Reading, math, science, social studies
Scheduled for November (Math, 12th - 16th)
Reviewers needed
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State Assessments – 2008 (Cont.)
 Reading and Math
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Testing Window: February 18 through April 14,
2008
Answer Sheets due on April 18, 2008
 Science and History/Government
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Testing Window: March 17 through May 9
Answer Sheets due on May 16, 2008
 Opportunity to Learn Open on October 1
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State Assessments – 2008 (Cont.)
 KELPA
 Testing Window: February 15 through May 2
 Answer Sheets due on May 15
 Alternate (Reading/Math)
 Testing Window: January 2 through April 14
 Scores Entered by April 22
 Alternate (Science/History/Government)
 Testing Window: January 2 through May 9
 Scores Entered by May 16
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading
 AYP will be calculated on student scores
at the end of the 11th grade year.
 Schools have two opportunities to assess
students on NCLB assessments.
 Schools may assess a student no more
than once in a given semester.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 Students taking an NCLB assessment as a
9th or 10th grader will have their scores
banked until they become 11th graders.
 Once a student scores proficient, he is
“complete” and is not eligible for a second
test.
 The building where a student scores
proficient retains the score even if the
student moves.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 Once a student scores non-proficient twice
in a given school, he is “complete” and is
not eligible for additional opportunities
regardless of whether he remains enrolled
in that school or moves to another
building.
 The building where a student scores nonproficient twice retains the non-proficient
score even if the student moves.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 When a student has banked a non-
proficient score and moves to another
building, the score will not be used in
first building’s AYP calculation.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 When a student has a banked a non-
proficient and moves to another
building, the score is dropped and the
receiving school inherits two new
opportunities to test. If the student is an
11th grader and is not tested in the
receiving school, it will count against
their participation rate.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 The above OTL scoring procedures
negate the need for Special Coding
Circumstances (SC codes) for 9th and
10th grade students.
 When a student with a banked nonproficient score remains in the original
building and is not tested a second time,
the banked score is counted for both
AYP and participation.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 When an exited student returns to the
original building after 9/20 and has a
non-proficient banked score, the nonproficient score counts for participation
only.
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State Assessments – OTL
Mathematics & Reading (Cont.)
 If a student tests once as non-proficient
and is included in an AYP cohort as an
11th grader, then gets reclassified the
following year, the student is regarded
as complete even though the student
tested only once and did not score
proficient.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math
General Assessment
 Three test sessions, 2 allowing calculator and
1 non-calculator session.
 All multiple-choice questions.
 Twelve to fifteen indicators assessed per
grade level.
 Four to eight items per indicator.
 Accommodations allowed are in the
accommodations Manual at:
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=420
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
 KAMM and Alternate
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sum of KAMM and Alternate
students classified as “Meets
Standards” or higher at the
district/building level must not exceed
3%.
 Only 1% of district students may be
classified as meet standards or higher
using an alternate assessment.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
 KAMM Math Assessment will be
reorganized this year based on the April
2007 release of the final NCLB 2%
Regulations. The revised KAMM Math
Assessment will mirror the organization
of the current Kansas General Math
Assessment in the following way.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
 The KAMM Math Assessment will be
organized into three sections.
 The use of calculators will be allowed in
two sections.
 The third section will not allow calculator
use.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
 On the non-calculator portion, there are
items for which a calculator would not be
necessarily helpful (e.g. recognizing shapes,
charts and graphs, time, transformations,
patterns etc.).
 If any student uses a calculator on a non-
calculator portion of the assessment, it will
invalidate the test and the student will be
counted as though he/she did not participate.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
Parental consent is required for IEP revisions
regarding these state assessment
accommodations unless the IEP includes the
statement below which was shared last year with
the field. The school may obtain consent by
holding an IEP meeting or by using the IEP
amendment form available online at
www.kansped.org. If the school wishes to
amend the IEP rather than hold an IEP meeting,
the parent may still request an IEP meeting to
discuss these changes if desired. Of course,
parents also have a right to refuse consent for
the recommended revisions.
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State Assessments – 2008 Math (Cont.)
 Statement for IEPs and 504 plans relating to
state assessment accommodations:
 This (These) accommodation(s) will be
available for use on the state
assessment unless the U.S. Department
of Education Guidelines indicates that
scores for students receiving these
accommodations on state assessments
will not count toward participation or
meeting state standards.
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State Assessments – 2008 Science
 Assessed annually beginning in 2007-
08
 Students assessed at Grades 4, 7, and
once in high school
 Cut scores will be set in Summer, 2008
 Science scores will be used in QPA
calculations
 Science scores will not be used in AYP
calculations at this time
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State Assessments – 2008 Science (cont.)
 All questions are multiple choice
 Two questions per indicator
 Number of tested indications
 Grade
4 = 22
 Grade 7 = 30
 High school = 30
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State Assessments – 2008 Science (cont.)
 Two or more forms for general education and
one form for KAMM
 Available in paper/pencil and KCA
 Updated item specification document is posted
online on Science main page (same info found
on flipcharts)
 KAMM item specifications also available
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State Assessments – 2008 Science (cont.)
 Cohort group for science is Grade 11
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All juniors must take both halves of the
test in Spring, 2008
Data used to set cut scores
Freshmen and sophomores may also
take assessment so that scores may be
banked. Those data will not be used to
set cut scores.
 Opportunity to Learn without retesting will
be operational in 2008-2009
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State Assessments – 2008
History/Government
 Assessed in 2007-2008 and again in
2009-2010
 Students assessed at Grades 6, 8, and
once in high school
 Cut scores set in Summer, 2008
 Scores are not used for AYP, but they
are used for QPA.
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State Assessments – 2008
History/Government (cont.)
 All questions are multiple-choice.
 Two items per indicator will be
assessed
 Number of tested indicators
-- grade 6 = 24
-- grade 8 = 27
-- high school = 27
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State Assessments – 2008
History/Government (cont.)
Cohort group for history/government
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Grade 11 in 2007-2008 so that cut
scores may be set
Grade 12 beginning in 2009-2010
 Opportunity to Learn without the opportunity to
retest will be operational beginning 09/10 for
grades 9, 10, and 11.
 Two or more forms will be available for general
education and one form will be available for
KAMM
 Paper/pencil and KCA will be available.
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State Assessments – 2008
History/Government (cont.)
OTL without Retesting
 All Grade 11 students will take both parts of the
science and history/government assessments in
07/08 school year
 OTL option is available for 9th and 10th graders this
year. Scores will be banked and not used in cutscore setting.
 Policy for addressing mobility issues after 07/08
school year are being discussed. Drafts will be
posted for comment later this month.
 Final guidelines will be sent to field in May, 2007.
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State Assessments – 2008 Writing
In Spring 2007 QPA Writing Accountability goals were
established tying student writing achievement to
school accreditation.
Unlike AYP targets, these targets will remain static.
They will be constant over time.
5th Grade
67% of students meeting or exceeding standards
8th Grade
73% of students meeting or exceeding standards
High School
76% of students meeting or exceeding standards
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State Assessments – 2008 Writing (cont.)
Writing Performance Levels
(based on students’ composite scores)
Exemplary
4.40
Exceeds Standard
3.75
Meets Standard
3.00
Approaches Standard
2.30
Academic Warning
<2.30
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State Assessments – 2008 Writing (cont.)
What Will Not Change for the 2008-2009 Writing Assessment
 Process-based writing over four testing
sessions
 Grades 5, 8, and high school (Grade 11 cohort)
will be tested
 Modes by grade level
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Grade 5 = narrative
Grade 8 = expository
High school = persuasive
 Six-trait analytic scoring
 Composite score formula
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State Assessments – 2008 Writing (cont.)
Changes for 2008-2009 Writing Assessment
 All new student prompt format
 New subject matter for students to write about
 More specific scoring rubrics with descriptors
for the “2” and “4” ratings
 Return to both local and state scoring
 Suggested protocol for local scoring
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State Assessments – 2008 Policy
 New policy and guidelines for read-aloud
accommodations will be posted within the
next two weeks. Training materials will also
be available.
 Appropriate Accommodation Practices
document is being revised. This should be
available in the next six weeks.
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State Assessments – 2008 Policy cont.
-- Science and History/Government
translations: KSDE is in the process
of reviewing options and challenges
-- Formative: there will be science and
history/government formative items
available through CETE
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National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics
 http://www.nctm.org/
 Principals and Standards for School
Mathematics
 Curriculum Focal Points for prekindergarten
through grade 8 mathematics
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Curriculum Focal Points are the most important
math topics for lasting learning at each grade
level Pre-K-8.
The Kansas mathematics standards committee
has reviewed the focal points and Kansas
Standards include all the focal points.
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Kansas Career Pipeline
 http://www.kansascareerpipeline.org/
 How it works:
 The Kansas Career Pipeline is a free online
assessment tool for all students from middle
school through college
 Adult workers also can access it – anywhere
there is an internet connection
 Matches aptitude and interests with careers
that are “in need” in our state
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Kansas Career Pipeline (cont.)
 The Kansas Career Pipeline (KCP) is a non-profit
Kansas organization with the mission of engaging
students in using the state’s educational system
to reach their career and life goals. It does this
by:
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Providing a web based program to assist students
discover the career choices most aligned with their
personal interests and aptitudes
Linking students to the educational pathways and
institutions that will prepare them for this future
Connecting students with workplace resources that
lead to their goals, including career e-mentors,
summer jobs, scholarships, and long term
employment.
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Kansas Career Pipeline (cont.)
 The pipeline operates in the following
manner. After logging on to a classroom or
other computer, participants will be directed
by a “virtual” guide to take a personal survey.
The “guide” leads them through a series of
questions designed to elicit participant’s
interests and aptitudes. This survey is
adapted to the age levels of the participants
and offers age appropriate questions.
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Kansas Career Pipeline (cont.)
 After completing the survey, a list of most
likely career options is given. These options
are aligned with the 16 career clusters used
by the Department of Labor and State of
Kansas Career and Technical Education
programs. The offering of careers includes
video vignettes or stories about what those
careers are and what they look like. These
vignettes, while professionally produced, will
contain “actors” provided by Kansas.
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 How to get to the mathematics page
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Go to http://www.ksde.org/
Go to “Educators”
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Go to “Assessments”
 Go to “Math Assessments”
OR
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Go to “Educators”
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Go to “Standards”
 Go to “Mathematics”
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Mathematics Home Page
 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1719
 Mathematics Assessment
 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=156
 Math Standards
 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=141
 Mathematics Requirements
 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1982
 Mathematics/Science Grant Program (MSP)
 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1803
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Mathematics Home Page
 Mathematics Requirements
 Mathematics / Science Grant Program
(MSP)
 Mathematics Teachers Content/Confidence
Survey
 Mathematics Flip Charts
 Research Based Support for Mathematics
Teacher
 Scientifically Based Research Resource
List
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Mathematics Flip Charts
 Standard/Benchmark/Indicator
 Explanation of Indicator
 Instructional Example
 Item Specification
 Assessment Item Example
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Mathematics Assessment (page)
 Mathematics Assessment Fact Sheet
 Kansas Mathematics and Reading General
Assessments: Examiner's Manual
 Assessment Framework
 KAMM Assessment Framework
 High School Formula Sheet
 Test Specifications
 Allowable Manipulatives for Mathematics
Assessment
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Mathematics Requirements (page)
 Graduation Requirement for Classes from
2009 on
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Three units of mathematics, including algebraic
and geometric concepts.
QPA Graduation Requirements
Board of Regents Requirements
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Qualified Admissions Requirement - 3 Units
Required
Kansas Scholars Requirement - 4 Units
Required
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
 Math Standards (page)
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Kansas Curricular Standards for
Mathematics Education
Scope and Sequence (by standard)
Standard by Standard
Personal Finance Standards
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
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Mathematics/Science Grant Program (MSP)
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MSP Competitive Grant 2007-2008
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 The purpose of the MSP program is to Improve and
upgrade the status and stature of mathematics
teaching.
 Each project will be required to incorporate a 2week summer institute combined with 4 days of
follow-up during the academic year.
 10 Grants are currently funded - $100,000 each.
 No new grants will be funded this year.
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
Assessments (Main Page)
 Assessment Links (to other information)
 Assessment Information
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Report Cards
Opportunity to Learn
Fact Sheets
Performance Level Cutscores
Performance Level Descriptors
Resources
Standard of Excellence
Timeline
Manuals
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KSDE Website
http://www.ksde.org/
Standards – Main page
 Curricular Standards, Resources and
Model Standards
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Mathematics
Curricular Standards for Mathematics
(pdf) (word) rev 07.2003
This is the only place where you can find the
whole Mathematics Standards document as
one document.
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KSDE Mathematics Consultants
 Sid Cooley
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Math Program Consultant
[email protected]
785-296-3486
 David Barnes
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Math/Science Program Consultant
[email protected]
785-296-2091
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KSDE Assessment Contacts
 Assistant Director
Dr. Scott Smith
Phone: 785-296-4351
[email protected]
 Assessment Coordinator
Dr. Cheryl Randall
Phone: 785-296-4358
[email protected]
 Assessment Education Program Consultant
David Bowman
Phone: 785-296-4349
[email protected]
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