Algebra I Online: A Step in a Positive Direction

Louisiana Virtual School  Students meet  Graduation requirements  College admission requirements  TOPS requirements  High quality curriculum and teachers  Flexible learning … anywhere, anytime …learning online

LVS Curriculum  All courses have been developed by Louisiana teachers and aligned to to the state benchmarks, content standards, and Grade-Level Expectations by Louisiana Educators

LVS Provides…  Courses taught by qualified instructors  Free tuition  Textbooks and other course materials on loan  Recommended letter grades to districts. Note: LVS is not a credit-awarding institution

Algebra I Online Project Goals Provide students with Certified and qualified Algebra instructor High quality Algebra I curriculum Provide uncertified classroom teacher with Opportunities to extend his/her understanding and skills to teach Algebra I Support needed to facilitate the in-class algebra learning experiences of the students Professional development opportunities that will support his/her efforts toward math certification

Students  One classroom with a teacher In-Class Teachers  Pursuing Math Certification OR  Desiring student access to high quality curriculum and technology Online Instructors  Secondary Math Certified  Mentor to In-class Teacher Algebra I Course Online with Face-to-Face Component

Learning and Communications Skills  Ability to learn independently  Effective written communication skills  Excellent reading comprehension skills  Willingness to seek advice and clarify problems or questions Identifying a Successful Online Student

Time Management Skills  Self-motivation and discipline  Efficient time management skills  Advance planning strategies for self-paced activities  Ability to prioritize tasks Identifying a Successful Online Student

Technical Skills  Computer literacy  Word processing and Internet skills  Willingness to take some risk and try new things  Ability to log on at least once a day  Willingness to spend long periods of time at a computer Identifying a Successful Online Student

Benefits to Students Carnegie Unit Anytime, Anywhere Learning High-Quality, Technology-Rich Graphing Calculator and CBL Digital Tablet and Pen Activity Labs for Data Analysis Electronic text and materials

In-class Teacher Onsite classroom teacher committed to the project Communicates regularly with Online Instructor Attends 4 Professional Development Workshops and 2-Day Summer Orientation Monitors students’ grades and progress

Benefits to Classroom Teachers Ongoing Professional Development (Online and Face-to-Face) Building of skills and understanding of Algebra I pedagogy Provision of a math certified mentor

LCET & Algebra I Coordination Curriculum Technology Training Administration

District Provisions Technical infrastructure District addresses Multimedia Computer for each student Identification of in-class teacher

Course Materials  Online Curriculum: LA Writing Team  Text: Key Curriculum’s Discovering Algebra  TI-84 Silver Plus Graphing Calculator  Calculator-Based Lab (CBL) and Probes  Graphire digital tablet * All at No Cost to District

Algebra I Online Course Aligned to Standards/Benchmarks/GLE’s Emphasis on Conceptual Processes Technology Rich Activity Labs Data Analysis Developed by Louisiana Math Teachers

Lesson Enhancements Interactive Activities Animations Tutorials Immediate Feedback Interactive Math Editor Exploratory Activities Real-World Applications

Outcomes LEAP Results 93% Basic or above 35% Mastery or Advanced Final Algebra Grade 61% earned A or B What Students Liked Best Using technology to learn math Working with other students Exposure to a new experience Students 5 In-class teachers earned secondary mathematics certification in 3 years. Teachers

Algebra I Online Evaluation What do the evaluation results show about student achievement?

Online Students’ LEAP 21 Test Results LEAP 21 Proficiency Levels Number of Students PercentagesLouisiana State Results Advanced2114%2% Mastery3825%5% Basic8656%44% Approaching Basic 96%22% Unsatisfactory10.6%27%

District Results DistrictTestOnline MeanControl Mean #1LEAP #2Iowa #3Iowa #4LEAP/IowaLEAPIowa #5LEAP/IowaLEAPIowa #6LEAP/IowaLEAPIowa Private School #1 UnavailableN/A Private School #2 UnavailableN/A

More Results One School Classes: 3 Online/3 Control Teachers: Same Teacher Student Ability: Average Test: Iowa OnlineControl

Longitudinal Study Proficiency Levels14 StudentsSpring 2006 GEE-21 Advanced214% Mastery214% Basic965% Approaching Basic17% Unsatisfactory00% Class: Average ability Teacher: Same both years Grade 9: Algebra I Online Grade 10: Geometry Online Test: GEE-21

Evaluators’ Comments  Students in the Louisiana Online Algebra I course show, on average, at least as much or somewhat more achievement gain than students in the comparison classrooms.  The frequency with which the in-class teacher worked with small groups of students and observed individual student work related positively to student achievement.  Those teacher teams (online/classroom) that communicated frequently to collaboratively plan assignments showed larger achievement gains among their students.

Partnership of 2 Instructors Roles and Responsibilities Communication Advantages for Students Advantages for Teachers

Participation Process (Q) Who is eligible? (A) Districts with Algebra I classes taught by an uncertified teacher Or A desire for pedagogy training and mentoring to build capacity for strong mathematics instruction (Q) How can I participate? (A) Submit an application

Application Timeline FebruaryDissemination of applications to districts End of MarchApplication Deadline AprilApplications Reviewed Early MaySelections Announced

Contact Information Dawn Pruyn Algebra I Online Instructor Linda Smith Algebra I Classroom Teacher Plaquemine High School Teachers

Additional Information Dianne Gauthier Algebra I Project Coordinator Ken Bradford LVS Program Coordinator LCET