1. ESUSD Math Placement

2. Outcome
Math placement options that appropriately challenge and support learners resulting in:
Increased math achievement
Increased engagement with math
Competitively prepared students for college and beyond
Multiple entry points for acceleration

3. Highlights of Senate Bill 359
“Fair, objective, and transparent” placement policy for “pupils entering grade 9”
Use “multiple objective academic measures”
Include “at least one placement checkpoint within the first month” of school
“Aggregate pupil advancement data annually”
Offer “clear and timely recourse” to students and families who question pupil’s placement
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4. Process ESUSD STEM Committee 2014-15 proposal Data analysis
Smarter Balanced Assessment
Math placement data
Survey and focus group data
Community input
STEM Committee
District-wide articulation day
Site-based meetings and MLC collaboration

5. Considerations Data Student readiness Flexible sequences
K-12 articulation
College and career preparation
Best practices in pedagogy
Surrounding district practices
Student, family, and community needs
During-the-school day opportunities

6. Sequence

7. Sequence - ESHS

8. Step 2: Placement for Grade 6
th Grade
th Grade
Math Year1
5th Grade Math
Meets following criteria:
Math Year 1&2
Grade of “4” in math & at least 85% on placement test OR Standard Exceeded on SBAC
Grade of “3” in math & 92% on placement test OR at least 85% on placement test AND Standard Exceeded on SBAC

9. Step 2: Placement for Grade 7
th Grade
th Grade
Math Year2
6th Grade Math
Math Year 2&3
Meets following criteria:
88% at Semester 1 AND:
92% at Quarter 3 and at least 85% at Semester 2
88% at Quarter 3 and at least 92% at Semester 2

10. Step 2: Placement for Grade 8
th Grade
th Grade
Math Year3
7th Grade Math
Math Year 3 and Algebra
Meets following criteria:
90% at Semester 1 and 90% at Quarter 3
88% at Semester 1/Q3 and 90% on semester final

11. Step 2: Placement for Grade 9
th Grade
th Grade
Earn C or higher in Math Year 3
Math Year 3
Algebra 1
Did not earn C or higher in Math Year 3
Algebra 1 with intervention
Meets at least two criteria:
Algebra 1 & Geometry
2-period block class
Semester 1 Grade at least B+
Third Quarter Progress Report Grade at least B+
Grade 8 CAASPP Achievement Level of Standard Exceeded or Standard Met

12. Step 2: Placement for Grade 9
th Grade
th Grade
Meets at least two criteria:
Algebra 1
at ESMS
Geometry
Semester 1 Grade at least B
Third Quarter Progress Report Grade at least B
Grade 8 CAASPP Achievement Level of Standard Exceeded or Standard Met

13. Step 2: Placement for Grade 9
th Grade
th Grade
Meets at least two criteria:
Geometry
at ESHS
Algebra 2 Honors
Semester 1 Grade at least A-
12-week Progress Report Grade at least A-
Grade 8 CAASPP Achievement Level of Standard Exceeded
Placement criteria for grades and all Math courses

14. Supports 30 Day Check-in Teacher-embedded supports
After-school programs
During-school Math Intervention
Online resources for parents and students

15. Questions? Site Specific Meetings May 4, 6pm @ESHS
May 5, Richmond Street School
May 12, Center Street School