April 12, 2019
In This Issue
Bridge to College
The senior-year “transition course” was developed and is led by a partnership of college faculty and high school math leaders, and includes ongoing high-quality professional learning for the teachers offering the course. These Washington educators have worked hard to refine the course to help students develop the skills, abilities, and mindset necessary to succeed when they get to college.
Who is Bridge to College Math for?
High school seniors interested in going to college who:
- want to ensure they have the math content and thinking skills to be successful in college,
- have taken, but not necessarily passed, Algebra II
How is Bridge to College Math working for students and staff?
In the evaluation work done to date, students and teachers have consistently reported that the course successfully meets the stated goals. In addition, a recent formal evaluation study done by the BERC Group indicates that Bridge to College Math students are enrolling in college at a higher rate than students overall, and doing as well as comparable students in their entry college-level math courses.
Why adopt a Bridge to College Math transition course?
Now in its fourth year of implementation, the Bridge to College Math transition course is available currently in almost 200 high schools around the state. Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in this course receive automatic placement into an entry-level college math course at all 34 community and technical colleges in Washington, as well as at Eastern Washington University. The placement agreement and transition course will help students:
- gain the specific college-ready skills they need while still in high school, and
- avoid paying for and taking remedial courses once in college
Registration for 2019-20 is now available in iGrants form 719
Whether or not Bridge to College Math is currently offered, districts interested in offering the course for 2019-20 need to register their teachers (returning teachers as well as new ones) using iGrants (Form 719). For more information about registration and the expectations for offering the course, see the OSPI Bridge to College web page or contact Sally Zeiger Hanson, Project Manager, at shanson@sbctc.edu or 360-704-1055 .
Please note that Bridge to College Math is not remedial in nature and is designed as a post-Algebra II fourth credit course for seniors, not as a third-year course to meet graduation requirements. Read more about the profile student in the course information documents linked on this page.
Additional Information about the course can be found at bridgetocollegecourses.org and OSPI
See training opportunity below under Course Offerings
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Modeling Our World with Mathematics
We are pleased to announce that the Finances for Life and Civic Readiness modules have been released! Information and links are available on the OSPI Website. The final module, Health and Fitness, is in final review and will be released soon. Assessments will be written and embedded over the summer, ready for the 2019-20 school year.
If you have been using these materials, please fill out the following short survey regarding your experience with the module materials. This survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete, and your feedback will help to continue development. Click HERE to access the survey.
What is Modeling Our World With Mathematics?
Modeling Our World With Mathematics (MOWWM) is a mathematics course developed locally by OSPI with input from educators across Washington, and is designed to follow Geometry. It contains thematic units where students use high school mathematics to analyze everyday life experiences and to build upon informed life choices. The math applications are targeted toward student interest and career connections. The content and instructional strategies support increased attainment of the common core high school content standards while developing the standards for mathematical practice. This course qualifies as a third credit of mathematics and may act as a bridge to Algebra II.
Who is Modeling Our World With Mathematics for?
Students who take MOWWM should be juniors or seniors who have taken Algebra I and Geometry, perhaps with limited success, but they should have two credits of math. They should have taken the SBA but no minimum score is required. The lessons were developed to support students demonstrating low achievement on the SBA.
Following successful completion of MOWWM, students who want to continue with academic study of mathematics will be better prepared to take Algebra II.
To learn more, see course training under Course Offerings or contact OSPI Math Director, Arlene Crum at arlene.crum@k12.wa.us or 360-725-6233.
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Washington State Fellows Network
The 2019–20 application for NEW, RETURNING and EMERITUS Early Learning, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science Fellows is now open! The application closes May 24. Click here to go to the application.
What is Math Follows?
The Fellows’ Network is a group of instructional leaders (teachers, instructional coaches, etc.) convened by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) to support district and community implementation of state learning standards in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science, and the Early Learning Guidelines. Regional ESD Coordinators, in collaboration with OSPI content-area leadership, convene the Fellows four times a year to engage in shared learning. They have a commitment to build content learning and instructional leadership, and a focus on equity.
- Complete Assurances
- Complete a Fellow’s Plan
- Attend Fellows’ Network Convenings
- Engage in providing feedback
- Use the instructional leadership skills developed as a Fellow to widen the circle of learning
Those interested complete an application process, and then OSPI and the AESD collaborate to select Fellows.
To read more about the Fellows Network from Arlene Crum, the Director of K-12 Mathematics for OSPI, click here for OSSI's Ask an Expert feature.
More information can also be found on the OSPI website.
Bridge to College Summer Institute
The Bridge to College Summer Institute is designed to provide Bridge to College teachers with the curriculum, tools and community connections needed to be prepared to offer the course during the 2019-20 school year.
If you are new to teaching Bridge to College, please register for the free-but-required Summer Institute in Wenatchee Aug 6 and 7 using the link below.
If you are a returning Bridge to College teacher, you can use the same link to register for the optional one-day event (Aug 7 only) designed to showcase effective Bridge to College instructional approaches and focus on curriculum updates. Attending this free, one-day event is one of the primary options for returning teachers to be able to maintain eligibility to teach in the Bridge to College program.
Who: Any Teachers who are new to Bridge to College are required to attend (Optional for returning teachers)
When: New to the course: August 6 & 7, 2019 (Returning teachers August 7th only)
Where: Wenatchee Convention Center
Register: Click here to register (Registrations must be received by July 14.)
Additional PD Requirements: 3 days* of Community of Practice (CoP) meetings during the year plus 2 days of required curriculum training (details provided at the Summer Institute)
*Monthly virtual Community of Practice may be an alternate option.
For more information contact Bridge to College Project Manager, Sally Zeiger Hanson at shanson@sbctc.edu or 360-704-1055.
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Modeling Our World With Mathematics Summer Institute
Registration is now open for the Modeling Our World With Mathematics Summer Institute. This is a free, one-day training and is designed to provide teachers who will be teaching this course during the 2019-20 school year with the curriculum, tools and networks needed for full course implementation. There will be an additional required training date in the fall where additional curriculum and assessment information will be shared.
Who: Any teacher who will be an instructor for the Modeling Our World With Mathematics course
When: August 6, 2019
Where: Wenatchee Convention Center
Register: Click here to register through pdEnroller
*Please note: Registrations must be received by July 14
*Make sure you register and fill out the travel survey
Additional PD Requirements: One day in the fall of required curriculum training plus monthly participation in virtual Community of Practice meetings (details provided at the Summer Institute)
For more information contact OSPI Math Director, Arlene Crum at arlene.crum@k12.wa.us or 360-725-6233.
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Washington Applied Mathematics Council Summer Conference
Looking to stay active in math this summer, collaborate with other teachers and receive 40 STEM clock hours? Consider looking in the Applied Mathematics Summer Conference. Sessions specific to Algebra, Geometry and Financial Algebra included. New session for Elementary use!
When: June 24-28, 2019
Where: Red Lion Hotel - Richland, WA
More information and registration forms can be found on the Washington Applied Mathematics Council Website.
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WASA/OSPI Special Education Conference
Save the date for this Summer's Special Education Conference.
When: August 1-2, 2019
Where: Hotel Murano, Tacoma
Register: Opens May 23. Register here.
Call for Presenters is now open, apply by April 19. Click here to apply to present
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New Digital Library Resources
Washington educators continue to develop and add new resources to the Digital Library. In February 2019, educators developed almost 100 resources for Digital Library Connections Playlists. These playlists provide instructional resources educators can use to connect students’ interim assessment results to next instructional steps.
Interested in receiving information about opportunities to contribute to the Digital Library? Subscribe to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library topic in the Assessment section of OSPI Email Updates.
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New Interim Assessment Resources
The Smarter Balanced consortium has developed additional resources to support educator use of interim assessments. Consult with your school and district staff about implementing the ideas in the resources provided below.
- Smarter Balanced has gathered several resources related to interim assessments on their new Interim Assessments webpage.
- The feature “4 Ways to Supercharge Learning with IABs” describes ways different ways educators might use interim assessment.
- In the blog “5 Ways to Make Interims a Natural Part of Instruction,” a Washington educator provides ways she and her colleagues have connected interims to instruction.
Questions on the Digital Library or interim assessments? Email the State Leadership Team.
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For more information or questions about assessments, contact OSPI Director of Assessment Development, Anton Jackson at anton.jackson@k12.wa.us or 360-725-6291.
Fall 2018 data from WaKIDS, the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills, has been posted to the newly designed State Report Card, the system Washington uses to share data on our public K-12 schools.
Despite the new visual displays, this fall’s WaKIDS data is similar to year’s past, with fewer than half (45.7%) of all incoming kindergartens ready all six areas of development and learning.
Math continues to be the lowest single area of readiness overall, with only 64.4% of incoming children considered to have the skills and abilities expected at entry to kindergarten. Equally concerning, 20% of those incoming kindergartners had the mathematical skills and abilities more typically associated with children ages three and under.
Understanding how WaKIDS data relates to closing gaps continues to be an important opportunity for Washington’s schools. This is especially true given the correlation between readiness at kindergarten entry and performance on 3rd grade Smarter Balanced Assessments. Students who are ready for kindergarten in more areas of development are more likely to meet math and reading standards in 3rd grade. For more information, see the WaKIDS Data Brief Linking Kindergarten & 3rd Grade Assessment Results.
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We will be shining a light on content integration: highlighting learning opportunities where math is being integrated with different subject areas. Help us find excellent examples of content integration occurring in your classrooms, buildings, and/or districts to showcase. Email us your ideas and we may spotlight the story in an upcoming content integration newsletter!
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Contact Information
Arlene Crum, Director of Mathematics, OSPI
Office: 360-725-6233| Email: arlene.crum@k12.wa.us
Jennifer Cronquist, K-12 Math Specialist, OSPI
Office: 360-725-6429 | Email: jennifer.cronquist@k12.wa.us
Hannah Hynes-Petty, Administrative Assistant for Mathematics, OSPI
Office: 360-725-6419| Email: hannah.hynes-petty@k12.wa.us
Note: Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI. We recommend reviewing all educational materials for alignment with district policy and state law before using with students. Articles are also provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or policies of OSPI.
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