Mathematics

Improve all students’ understanding of mathematical concepts.

Rationale and Supporting Data 

The Jefferson Elementary School staff has focused on improving skills for the past several years.  With the adoption of Math Curriculum Trailblazers in 2003, there has been more focus on students’ abilities to communicate a variety of strategies in solving problems.

Additional emphasis is being placed on increasing math computation.  Parents have the opportunity to play a key role as partners with the development of student computation skills.

Improvement Strategies 

Develop mathematical fluency and automaticity of basic facts.
Establish oral and written mathematical clarity through problem solving strategies.
Increase methods of providing feedback to students while setting clear objectives.
Provide opportunities for parent involvement in math outside the school day.

Schoolwide Indicators of Improved Learning

	05-06 Results	06-07 Results	07-08 Results
3rd-5th ITBS Math Computation Subtest (percentile and NCE)	49.1 NCE	51.6 NCE	50.1 NCE
3rd-5th ITBS Math Total (percentile and NCE)	54.2 NCE	57.8 NCE	59.2 NCE
1st-5th District Math Assessment (percent proficient)	83%	93%	82%
3rd-5th ITBS Math Problem Solving/Data Interpretation (NCE)	49.1 NCE	54.6 NCE	54.7 NCE