1. New National Policy In Israel Math Case Study
March 2016
Iris Wolf, CPO World ORT Kadima Mada

2. Comparative Perspective Rate of 12th Grade high school students taking advanced mathematics exams
Above 31%
Japan
Korea
Singapore
Taiwan
New Zealand
16-30%
Australia
Estonia
Finland
France
Hong Kong
Sweden
0-15%
Holland
Germany
Russia
Spain
England
Israel (9.1%) A B C
* There are differences in curriculums between the various countries

3. Collective Impact

4. The Partners Network

5. Partner Driven Action Enhancing Motivation
Advancing Technological Excellence
Maximizing the Potential for Excellence in the Periphery
Expanding the Circle of People Who Choose Teaching as a Career

6. From Collective Impact to A Change in National Goals

7. A Significant Decrease
National Challenge:
Mathematics
A Significant Decrease
Number of Students Who Take Advanced Mathematics
11th
12th

8. MOE Course of Action Consciousness and Motivation
Professionalization of teachers
Supporting students
Supportive technological environments
Supportive policy

9. MOE Quantitative Goals
New National Policy:
MOE Quantitative Goals
Population
Goal
2013 Status
2019 Goal
2025 Goal
Students
Student motivation
Ability to withstand pressures and difficulties
Intellectual curiosity and commitment
9,000
18,000
22,000
Teachers
Increase in the number of Advanced math teachers
Increase in training and professional development programs of math teachers
Strengthening the mathematical and pedagogical knowledge among some of teachers
1,000
1,800
2,000
Schools
Adding Advanced Math and Science tracks in all schools around the country
566
800
850

11. A Summary of the Process
National Challenge
Collective Impact Initiative
New National Policy
MOE National Program
Kadima Mada Takes Action
This is an illustration of how WOKM responds to a national challenge.
Israel faces an educational challenge—the MOE sets goals and implements a national program– WOKM develops an innovative initiative that aligns with the MOE’s goals and programs.

12. World ORT Kadima Mada Takes Action

13. Kadima Mada Takes Action
Connection to the Industry
M&M
Math Teacher Certification to Teach Advanced Level
Students Teaching Students
“High Five”
World ORT Kadima Mada’s DNA

14. Reported Initial Positive Results
Increase in awareness to select advanced Math course
Rise in number of Middle School students joining advanced Math groups
Boost in number of 10th Grade students taking advanced Math
Opening of 100 new advanced Math classes in the Periphery

15. Thank You! Educate • Innovate • Impact