Action Plan for Mathematics

C. B. Greer Elementary School

2006-2007 School Year

Annual, Measurable Objective(s):

Students will raise achievement in __________Math______________ in grades __3-5 ___ from ___94____% meeting or exceeding standard at the
end of SY2005-2006 to __95 ___% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2006-2007 as measured by the ____CRCT_____ with a minimum
of 95% participation for all subgroups.

Specific Academic Areas within Content (i.e. domains) and Subgroups (i.e. Special Education, LEP, etc) to Address (based on analysis of AYP Report
and School Student Performance Data over the last three years):
Computation/Estimation__________________ SWD (from 80% meet/exceed to 82% meet/exceed standard)______
Problem Solving—Geometry & Measurement Econ. Disadv (from 90% to 92% meet/exceed standard)__________
Patterns & Relationships/Algebra___________

Factors Affecting Student Achievement to Address (based on analysis of What Works in Schools Survey Results):
Student Motivation__________________________
Performance Based Instruction/Assessment______

Actions / Strategies / Interventions Timeline Professional Development Person(s) Means of Evaluation

Resources/Est. Costs Responsible
Continue implementation of the Learning Focused Aug. 2006- PL for all certified staff on Instructional PL evaluations,
Schools’ strategies integrated with the 6 Eleme nts of an ongoing the required strategies and Coach (IC), observations, lesson plans,
Effective Math Lesson. Focus Points: consistent review elements, AP, math common
and student summarizing. Title II funds for subs, Principal, assessments, Pre and Post
books and materials teachers testing data,
DIBELS/Bull’s Basics

Utilize prioritized-sequenced math curriculum and units, Aug. 2006- PL on math alignment, Principal, Monitoring lesson plans,
publish key objectives each grading period for parents ongoing GPS, Learning Focused AP, IC, Team meeting agendas
via newsletters and school website. Focus Points: units, Math Units Teachers and minutes
content maps, vocabulary, and writing in math.

Increase use of manipulatives and tools when Aug. 2006- PL for meaningful hands-on Principal, AP, PL evaluations,
appropriate to support and enhance instruction; ongoing activities, Title I funds, IC, teachers observations, lesson plans,
spotlight similar activities for parents to use at home Parent Resource Room math assessments
Continue implementation of differentiated instruction Aug. 2006 PL on Differentiated IC, Principal, PL evaluations,
tasks for all students including small group instruction ongoing Learning AP, teachers observations,
for targeted at-risk students. Title I funds lesson plans, math
K-3 Reading and Math assessments
Funds

Develop and implement ma th incentive programs, such Fall, 2006 Title I funds Teachers, IC, Observations, Club
as math clubs, math games and Problem of the Week ; ongoing K-3 Reading and Math Principal, AP meeting minutes
post results with graphs and charts. funds

Student focus on math software/technology that Aug.2006 PL on math software Technology PL evaluations,
reinforce math skills and strategies (computer software, ongoing K-3 Reading and Math Instructor, observations, lesson plans,
Flashmasters, Success Maker, etc.) Funds Media math assessments
Specialist,
Teachers

Common planning time for teachers to review content Fall 2006 Title II funds for subs Principal, AP, Team planning agendas
standards and deve lop lesson plans utilizing effective ongoing IC, teachers, and minutes, lesson plans,
instructional strategies. Veteran or new teachers in need TSS trained TSS logs
of assistance will receive mentoring as needed. teachers

Provide extra opportunities to learn with after-school Fall 2006 Title I funds Principal, AP, Math pre/post test data
and summer school program; communicate goals, ongoing K-3 Reading and Math After-school
expectations and feedback to parents funds coordinator,
State 4-8 funds select teachers
Title I SIP funds

Utilize system-wide math pre/post test results to target Fall 2005- PL for data analysis, Principal, AP, Math assessments,
specific areas of need. Implement plan to redeliver this ongoing Thinkgate Website IC, teachers observations, lesson plans,
info at team meetings. team minutes

NOTE: These plans have been created by the School Improvement Committee (Leadership Team) at a full day planning retreat in July, 2006 prior to the opening of the
2006-2007 school year. ALL data collected from the 2005-2006 school year was analyzed and utilized during the meeting to create these plans. Four different groups of
team members wrote and reviewed the plans for this year. Our ultimate goal: CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT!

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