International Center for Leadership in Education Dr. Willard R. Daggett Rigor & Relevance August 22, 2007

Skills Gap

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Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school)

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements)

Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning)

Criteria Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core subjects of English language arts, math and science and others identified by the school) Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements) Student Engagement (The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers, and parents that support learning) Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes)

Guiding Principles Responsibility Responsibility Contemplation Contemplation Initiative Initiative Perseverance Perseverance Optimism Optimism Courage Courage Respect Respect Compassion Compassion Adaptability Adaptability Honesty Honesty Trustworthiness Trustworthiness Loyalty Loyalty

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Begin with the End in Mind

Rigor/Relevance For All Students

1.Awareness 2.Comprehension 3.Application 4.Analysis 5.Synthesis 6.Evaluation Knowledge Taxonomy Knowledge Taxonomy

Application Model 1. Knowledge in one discipline 2. Application within discipline 3. Application across disciplines 4. Application to real-world predictable situations 5. Application to real-world unpredictable situations

12345 Application Knowledge Rigor/Relevance Framework

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Blooms Application

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs. Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid.

A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or decimals. Classify triangles according to angle size and/or length of sides. Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional shapes. Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot the quadrilateral on a grid. Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of squares having different-length sides. Determine the largest rectangular area for a fixed perimeter. Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that satisfy an algebraic relation or function. Determine and justify the similarity or congruence for two geometric shapes. Obtain historical data about local weather to predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during year. Test consumer products and illustrate the data graphically. Plan a large school event and calculate resources (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize and hold this event. Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid paper, each group using a different scale. Calculate percentages of advertising in a newspaper. Tour the school building and identify examples of parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and angles. Determine the median and mode of real data displayed in a histogram Organize and display collected data, using appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

A B D C Calculate with numbers, including decimals, ratios, percents, and fractions. Understand two-dimensional motion and trajectories by separating the motion of an object into x and y components.

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Blooms Application

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Education exists in the larger context of society.

When society changes – so too must education if it is to remain viable!

Information Technology Processing Processing Communications Communications

Web pages Google iPODs Laptops Digital cameras Doppler radar Cell Phones Debit cards

Blogs Wikis Tagging Text messaging MySpace Podcasts PDAs Genetic code

Children Aged 8-14 Help Parents Online… /pictures – 38% Respond to correspondence – 36% Get directions – 35% Help file income tax online – 14%

Todays Youth Digital Learners Multimedia Find and manipulate data Analyze data and images

Multitasking Toggling Prefrontal Cortex Pew Research

Count the Number of Passes the White Shirted Team Makes

Information Technology Processing Processing Communications Communications

Nano Technology Atom Up Atom Up

SPOT MicrosoftMicrosoft –Citizen –Fossil –Suunco

SPOT Integrated ProjectionIntegrated Projection Projection KeyboardProjection Keyboard

Language Translation

Bio Technology Biological Science Biological Science Practical Application Practical Application

Computer Sales Dell Sony Compaq HP IBM Think Pad Apple NEC Gateway Toshiba Quanta Wispron Asustek Compal Inventec Computer Manufacturers Mainland China Companies 90 %

Cities with 1 Million People United States Europe China (2006) China (2020)

Challenges Technology Globalization Demographics

Federal Budget 2006 Deficit $1.3 trillion $11, 434 per household $516,348 $31,000 per year for 75 years Total per household Source: USA Today

Challenges Technology Globalization Demographics Values / Beliefs

Larger Context 1901 – 24G.I – 45Silent 1946 – 60Boomers 1961 – 81Gen X Millennial

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Begin with the End in Mind

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Are we teaching / assessing the right standards for success in school and beyond?

Right Standards Are we teaching / assessing to an adequate level of proficiency for post high school success?

Right Standards Right level of proficiency Are we teaching / assessing ALL students ability to apply the standard to post high school responsibilities?

Are we teaching / assessing the right standards for success in school and beyond?

Research McREL 15,465 vs. 9,042 15,465 vs. 9,042 Two Expectations Needed Needed On Test On Test

West Virginia English LA WESTEST Objectives Tested

West Virginia Mathematics WESTEST Objectives Tested

West Virginia Arts Education West Virginia Mathematics 9 th Grade State Test Visual ArtsDanceMusicTheatre 2.4 Understand the concept of multiplication and division of fractions. MHHHH 2.5 Compute and perform simple multiplication And division of fractions and apply these procedures to solving problems. MHHHH 1.1 Use information taken from a graph or equation to answer questions about a problem situation. MMMMM 1.4 Identify and graph ordered pairs in the four quadrants of the coordinate plane. HMLLL 1.5 Solve problems involving linear functions With integer values; write the equation; and graph The resulting ordered pairs of integers on a grid. HHLLL 1.2 Construct a cube and rectangular box from two-dimensional patterns and use these patterns to Compute the surface area for these objects. HHLLH 1.3 Understand the concept of volume and use the appropriate units in common measuring systems (i.e., cubic centimeter [cm 3 ], cubic meter [m 3 ], cubic inch [in 3 ], cubic yard [yd 3 ]) to compute the volume of rectangular solids. HHLLH

West Virginia Career and Technical Education West Virginia English Language Arts Objectives 9 th Grade N.C. End-of- Course Test Agriculture & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Tech & Communications Ag Production Ag Services(Ag Business) Ag Mechanics NaturalResources Architecture Surveying & Drafting Construction Visual Arts& Design Performing Arts Communications 1.03 Demonstrate the ability to read, listen to and view a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print expressive texts appropriate to grade level and course literary focus HHHHHHHHHHH 2.01 Demonstrate the ability to read, listen to and view a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts appropriate to grade level and course literary focus HHHHHHHHHHH 2.03 Instruct an audience in how to perform specific operations or procedures HHHMHHMMHHH 4.02 Read and critique various genres HLLLLLLLMHM 6.01 Demonstrate an understanding of conventional written and spoken expression HHHHHHHHHHH

Right Standards Are we teaching / assessing to an adequate level of proficiency for post high school success?

Lexile Framework ® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures Text Lexile Measure (L) High School Literature College Literature High School Textbooks College Textbooks Military Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)

Right Standards Right level of proficiency Are we teaching / assessing ALL students ability to apply the standard to post high school responsibilities?

Rigor/Relevance For All Students

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Blooms Application

A B D C Explain the components of soil and other factors that influence soil texture, fertility, and resistance to erosion. Know the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves.

A B D C Follow oral directions. Identify angles by measure and understand angle relationships.

A B D C Give oral directions that are clear and concise.

A B D C Know the characteristics and phenomena of sound waves and light waves. Understand the effect of sounds, words, and imagery on a listening audience.

A B D C Explain family life as well as community life now and in the past. Recall major scientific and technological discoveries and the inventors responsible for them.

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE A P P L I C A T I O N A B D C Rigor/Relevance Framework Teacher Work Teacher/Student Roles Student Think Student Think & Work Student Work

Levels CDCDABABCDCDABAB Blooms Application

I CAN Learn ® Algebra What Works Clearinghouse: Recognized Evidence of Success US Dept.of Education: Promising Mathematics Program

Organizational Issues Transition Years Small Learning Communities Scheduling Options

Professional Development Focused Sustained

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