Please refer to questions below to guide your responses when completing the goal chart. Specific responses are not required for each question on the template.
* When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents (e.g. 70% (35)).
MATHEMATICS GOALS
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Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement
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Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group:
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Anticipated Barrier
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Strategy
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Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring
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Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of
Strategy
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Evaluation Tool
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1. Students achieving proficiency (FCAT Level 3) in mathematics
Mathematics Goal #1:
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1.1.
Inadequate use of data and its interpretation
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1.1.
Collaboration during PLC Meetings
Increase the number of data chats with students
Use updated data results to steer curriculum and instruction
Refer to Virtual Counselor after each assessment for student data.
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.1.
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head
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1.1.
CWTs, Observations, PLCs recorded minutes
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1.1.
Mini BATs, BAT, Algebra and Geometry EOC Tests
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Students will have the same level of proficiency in our school as that of the District level based upon NGSSS
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2011 Current Level of Performance:*
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2012 Expected Level of Performance:*
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Enter numerical data for current level of performance in this box.
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Enter numerical data for expected level of performance in this box.
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1.2.
Inability to create measurable learning objectives.
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1.2.
Peer observation-Shared Best Strategies
Modeled activities within or across disciplines
Collaboration during Professional Learning Communities
Referencing the NGSSS IFC (school wide and district wide)
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.2.
Assistant Principal, Math Coach, Department Head, Model Teachers
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1.2.
CWTs, Observations, PLC’s recorded minutes
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1.2.
Lesson Plans
Common Board Configuration
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1.3.
Lack of direct and explicit instruction to deliver curriculum.
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1.3.
Attend District workshops
Participating in District online-courses
Collaborate on creating well planned, organized and appropriately paced lessons
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.3.
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head
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1.3.
CWT’s, Observations, Teacher data chats
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1.3.
Lesson Plans
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1.4
Inconsistent use of ESOL/literacy strategies to scaffold instruction.
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1.4
In-service teachers on updated ESOL strategies
Expand classroom libraries
Use literature to show real-world mathematical situations
Referencing the ESOL Math IFC (school wide and district wide)
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.4
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head, Reading Coach
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1.4
CWT’s,
Observations
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1.4
Lesson Plans
Student grouped by ELL Level within classroom.
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1.5
Inconsistent use of rigorous higher order questioning strategies.
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1.5
Peer observation
Common planning
Professional Learning Communities
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.5
Assistant Principal, Math Coach, Department Head
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1.5
CWT’s, Observations
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1.5
Mini BATs, BAT, Algebra and Geometry EOC
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1.6
Unfamiliarity with the newly adopted textbooks and the NGSSSS.
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1.6
District curriculum Summer Training
In-house Professional Development conducted by teachers who attended the Summer Trainings
Referencing the NGSSS IFC (school wide and core)
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.6
Math Coach, Model Teachers
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1.6
Observations, Student work, student portfolio
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1.6
Lesson Plans
Teacher textbook Review
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1.7
Unfamiliarity with the testing platform of the new EOC Algebra Course
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1.7
District Support
Extended Learning Opportunities for students taking Algebra EOC tests
Class openers for students taking both Geometry and Algebra EOC tests
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.7
Math Coach, District Personnel
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1.7
Observations
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1.7
End of Course Exam Data
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1.8
Inconsistent use of Differentiated Instructional Strategies
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1.8
Increase use of technology during instruction and presentation
Model teaching within or across disciplines
Provide staff development on how to implement the effective use of cooperative grouping
Referencing the NGSSS Instructional Focus Calendar (School0wide and Core IFC).
PLCs
Data-Chats
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1.8
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head
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1.8
CWTs, Observations, PLCs Recorded minutes
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1.8
Mini BATS, BAT, Algebra and Geometry EOCs
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Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group:
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Anticipated Barrier
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Strategy
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Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring
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Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of
Strategy
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Evaluation Tool
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2. Students achieving above proficiency
(FCAT Levels 4 and 5) in mathematics
Mathematics Goal #2:
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2.1.
Inability to create measurable learning objectives
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2.1.
Teachers will attend a professional development on how to create measurable objectives
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.1.
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head
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2.1.
CWTs, Observations, PLCs recorded minutes.
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2.1.
Lesson Plan
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The goal is to keep the same level of proficiency as that of the District Level in the EOC Algebra and Geometry exams.
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2011 Current Level of Performance:*
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2012 Expected Level of Performance:*
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Enter numerical data for current level of performance in this box.
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Enter numerical data for expected level of performance in this box.
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2.2.
Lack of Direct and explicit instruction to deliver curriculum
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2.2.
Attend District workshops and/or participate in District online mathematics courses.
Collaborate on creating well planned, organized, and appropriately paced lessons
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.2.
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head
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2.2.
CWTs, Observations, PLCs recorded minutes
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2.2.
Mini BATs, BAT, Algebra and Geometry EOC Exams
Lesson Plans
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2.3
Inconsistent use of rigorous higher order questioning strategies.
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2.3
Peer observation
Common Planning
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.3
Assistant Principals, Math Coach, Department Head, Model Teachers
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2.3
CWTs, Observations
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2.3
Lesson Plans
Teacher textbook review
NGSSS Instructional Focus Calendar
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2.4
Unfamiliarity with newly adopted textbooks and the NGSSS
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2.4
District curriculum Summer Training
In-house Professional Development facilitated by trained teacher
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.4
Math Coach
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2.4
CWTs, Observations
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2.4
Lesson Plans
Teacher textbook reviews
NGSSS IFC
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2.5
Unfamiliarity with the platform of the new EOC Algebra and Geometry
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2.5
District support
Extend Learning Opportunities for student taking the Algebra and Geometry EOC text.
Class openers for students taking both the Algebra and Geometry EOC test
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.5
Assistant Principals
Math Coach
Department Head
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2.5
CWTs, Observations, PLC’s, recorded minutes
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2.5
End of Course Exam
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2.6
Need to use more technology while implementing lessons in classroom.
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2.6
In-house Professional Development facilitated by teachers who attended the district workshop for technology training
PLCs
Data-Chats
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2.6
Math Department Head
Math Coach
Technologically-able teachers
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2.6
Observations, PLCs, Best Practice Lesson Studies
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2.6
Technology-based lesson plans
Electronic Student Portfolio
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Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group:
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Anticipated Barrier
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Strategy
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Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring
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Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of
Strategy
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Evaluation Tool
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3. Percentage of students making Learning Gains in mathematics
Mathematics Goal #3:
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3.1.
Inadequate use of data and its interpretation
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3.1.
Collaboration during Professional Learning Communities
Increase the number of data chats with students
Use data results to steer curriculum and instruction
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.1.
Assistant Principals, Math coach, Department Head
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3.1.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
recorded minutes
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3.1.
Mini BATS, BAT Algebra and Geometry EOC Tests
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By June, 2012 74 % of students will show Learning Gains on the 10th Grade EOC test.
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2011 Current Level of Performance:*
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2012 Expected Level of Performance:*
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Enter numerical data for current level of performance in this box.
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Enter numerical data for expected level of performance in this box.
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3.2.
Inability to create measurable learning objectives
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3.2.
Peer observation- Share Best Practices
Modeled activities within or across disciplines
Collaboration during Professional Learning Communities
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.2.
Assistant Principals, Math coach, Department Head
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3.2.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
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3.2.
Lesson Plans
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3.3.
Lack of direct and explicit instruction to deliver curriculum
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3.3.
Attend District workshops
Participating in District on-line courses
Collaborate on creating well planned, organized and appropriately paced lessons
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.3.
Assistant Principals, Math coach, Department Head
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3.3.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
recorded minutes
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3.3.
Mini BATS,
BAT, FCAT
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3.4.
Inconsistent use of rigorous higher order questioning strategies
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3.4.
Peer observation
Common planning
Meet in small Professional Learning Communities to discuss effective implementation of high order thinking strategies.
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.4.
Assistant Principals, Math coach, Department Head
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3.4.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
recorded minutes
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3.4
Mini BATS, Classroom tests
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3.5.
Unfamiliarity with the newly adopted textbooks and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
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3.5.
District curriculum Summer Training
In-house Professional Development facilitated by teacher who attended the District Summer Training
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.5.
Math Coach
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3.5.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
recorded minutes
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3.5.
Lesson Plans
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3.6.
Inconsistent use of Differentiated Instructional
Strategies
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3.6.
Increase use of technology during instruction and assignment of a variety of student activities
Modeled teaching within and across disciplines
Provide staff development on how to implement the effective use of cooperative grouping
PLCs
Data-Chats
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3.6.
Increase use of technology during instruction and assignment of a variety of student activities
Modeled teaching within and across disciplines
Provide staff development on how to implement the effective use of cooperative grouping
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3.6.
CWT's,
Peer Observations, PLC’s
recorded minutes
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3.6.
Mini BATS,
BAT, Algebra and Geometry EOC Test.
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3.7
Unfamiliarity with the platform of the new End of Course Algebra test
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3.7.
District support
Extended Learning Opportunities for students taking
Algebra End of Course test |