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- 3. Back to BasicsBoot Camp is designed to: Prepare students to succeed in future academics. Build confidence in individual mathematics ability. Facilitate team building and camaraderie among students and teachers. Encourage community connection through work with community partner.
- 4. • Math Instruction • Self-Esteem and Confidence Building • Goal Development
- 5. 12, 13, and 14 year olds at Billinghurst Middle School not meeting standards in mathematics on the Nevada Criterion Referenced Test (CRT).
- 6. Northouse (2007) defines leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (p. 2).
- 7. Collins (2001) writesthat leading, “from good to great means having the humility to grasp the fact that you do not yet understand enough to have the answers and then to ask the questions that will lead to the best possible insights” (p. 75).
- 8. Scholastic (2005) writesthat “the ability to recall basic math facts is necessary for students to attain higher order math skills” (p. 3) Loveless (2003) states that “proficiency with fractions is critical in preparation for Algebra” (p. 2) Roulier (1999) notes that goals “help students develop standards against which they can gauge their individual performance” (p. 2)
- 9. To determine themath To determine what math skills that teachers think skills students feel are are most essential for most difficult. middle school success. To determine how To determine the level of teachers feel about the support students feel is importance of basic math needed for various math skills. skills.
- 10. Billinghurst Middle Schoolteachers agree on: The importance of basic math skills. The benefits of additional instruction focusing on basic skills. The significance of integers and proportional reasoning. The survey was given to twelve math teachers and used Likert-scale and ordinal questions. (See Appendix A)
- 11. Billinghurst Middle Schoolstudents surveyed: Struggle with integers and proportional reasoning. Request help. The survey was given to 31 seventh and eighth grade math support students and used Likert-scale and ordinal questions. (See Appendix A)
- 12. This program isa unique after-school program as it: • develops data-driven curriculum. • implements flexible grouping. • administers regular formative assessments to guide future lessons. • assists students in setting group and personal goals to gauge success.
- 13. Pre- and post-tests Quarterly Assessments Formative assessments CRT scores Student Survey
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- 16. ITEM PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Granola Bars $11.90/box 6 boxes x $642.60/yr Popcorn $8.42/case 9 $303.12/yr Teacher Pay $20/hr/teachers; 4 cases x 9 $4200/ $40/week for 3 teachers two days a week x 35 weeks year Copy Paper $37.99/case 2 $75.98 Dry Erase $9.99/dozen 8 $79.82 markers Whiteboards $15/20 boards 5 $75.00 Flashcards $29.96/4 pack 6 $179.76 TOTAL $5556.28
- 17. ACTIVITY TIMEFRAME DESCRIPTION Teacher June 2012 Teachers, school counselors Team and Special Education Meeting teachers identify candidates. Weekly September Teachers and students discuss Goals 2012-May progress toward personal Analysis 2013 goals. Quarter October 2012, Administer quarter exam, Tests and January, complete item analysis, Data March and individual student plans Review May 2013 evaluated. Team Teach November Teacher collaboration Meetings 2012, regarding what is working, February and what is not working. Adjust April 2013 curriculum as needed.
- 18. Alexander’s “aliveness” and “wholeness” Putnam’s “Social Capital”
- 19. The NBA D-Leagueis “deeply committed to addressing important social issues with a special emphasis on programs that support education”. -Bighorn Media Guide
- 21. Decrease in juvenile crime andvandalism. Avoidance of negative influences. influences
- 22. Kouzes and Posner(2007) write that leaders model the way by “setting examples through the daily actions that demonstrate they are deeply committed to their beliefs” (p. 16). Communicate Share Involve individual personal students in values to information to development students and build of shared live by them. connections. values.
- 23. Kouzes and Posner(2007) write that “to enlist people in a vision, leaders must know their constituents and speak their language” (p. 17). Gain Provide Share ideas knowledge of opportunities for change student’s to discuss with dreams, future enthusiasm to visions, and educational inspire values. goals. others.
- 24. Northouse (2007) definesleadership skills as “the ability to use one's knowledge and competences to accomplish a set of goals or objectives” (p. 40). Strong human skills support building relationships and trust with students and team members allowing individuals to share values, beliefs, and ideas as goals are set.
- 25. Northouse (2007) writes“the personal characteristics of a charismatic leader include being dominant, self-confident, having a strong desire to influence others and a strong sense of one’s own moral values” (p. 178). Highlights Builds The leader… Communicates individual effectively dynamic strengths and and and articulately. professional recognizes relationships. weaknesses.
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- 30. Kouzes, J. &Posner, B. (2007). The leadership challenge. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Loveless, T. (February 6, 2003). Trends in Math Achievement: The Importance of Basic Skills. Presentation at the Mathematics Summit, Washington DC. National Basketball Association Development League. (2010). NBA D-League in the community [Data file]. Retrieved from http://www.nba.com/dleague/community_index.html
- 31. National Basketball AssociationDevelopment League. (2010). Reno Bighorn media guide [Data file]. Retrieved from http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/photos/7_Media_FIN AL.pdf Northouse, P.G. (2007) Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Putnam, R. (2001). Bowling alone: the collapse and revival of American community. New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc. Roulier, L. (January 1, 1999). Effects of goal setting procedures on students' mathematical achievement and self-efficacy. Dissertations Collection for University of Connecticut. Paper AAI9959401. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.uconn.edu/dissertations/AAI99594 01
- 32. Scholastic Research andResults. (2005). Research Foundation Paper: Research Foundation & Evidence of Effectiveness for FASST Math TM, 3 [PDF Document)]. Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/administrator/math/pdf/FM _White_Paper.pdf Shernoff, D. (2010, March). Engagement in after-school programs as a predictor of social competence and academic performance. American Journal of Community Psychology, 45, 325-337. doi:10.1007/s10464-010-9314-0 U.S. Department of Education. (2000). Working for children and families: safe and smart after-school programs. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/offices/ OESE/archives/pubs/parents/SafeSmart/index.html
Editor's Notes
- #3 My name is Lindsay Kendrick. I teach 7 th and 8 th grade mathematics at Billinghurst Middle School and am currently working on my masters of education administration and leadership at Sierra Nevada College
- #4 Sierra Nevada College mission focuses on emphasizing entrepreneurial thinking and educational sustainability. Back to Basics Boot Camp is designed to assist students who struggle in mathematics while developing individual thinkers that will be ready to continue their education into high school and beyond.
- #5 The purpose of Back to Basics Boot Camp is to provide math instruction that focuses on improving computational skills and strengthening knowledge of previously presented mathematics material. The program aims to promote student self-esteem and confidence in regard to individual math abilities. Group and personal goals are developed by students, charted in the classroom, and evaluated by teachers and students on a regular basis.
- #6 Boot Camp teachers will invite 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students did not perform to standard on the Nevada CRT.
- #7 With teacher guidance, students work together to set group goals that are posted in classroom. Students work as a team, providing peer support and encouragement as students work toward reaching set goals.
- #8 Communication will be essential to the success of the program. Teacher and student survey results will assist in designing the most effective program. Monthly teacher meetings are designed to evaluate assessment data, share successes and failures, and alter curriculum as necessary .
- #9 Without basic skills it is difficult for students to grasp new material. As student progress through middle school and on into high school topics will build from previous learned material. Back to basics Boot Camp will work with students on basic facts such as fractions to prepare them for higher-level material.
- #10 Surveys were given to determine what teachers and students believe to be important math topics to master, the most difficult topics to master as well as what support students feel they need to be successful.
- #11 Billinghurst Middle School teachers : Agree that students need to have basic math skills to learn grade level material. Agree that students not meeting standards on the state CRT would benefit from additional instruction focusing on basic skills. Believe that operations involving integers and proportional reasoning are the most important topics for students to know in middle school.
- #12 Billinghurst Middle School students : Consider operations with integers and proportional reasoning the most difficult topics to understand. Request help with all topics presented; however, the level of help is varied depending on the subject matter.
- #13 This program is not an after-school homework club. It is a program implemented by quality teachers focused on building students mathematics skills while building strong relationships with and among students. By creating a curriculum with students, teachers can guide instruction to meet the needs of individual students and prepare each for future mathematics instruction. Students will assist teachers and classmates in developing personal and group goals to be analyzed and revised regularly. There will be no excuse to not succeed, instead collaboration and instruction will ensure success.
- #14 Pre- and post- tests will be administered at the beginning and end of the school year to measure growth. Quarterly Assessment results will be analyzed by teachers to determine if changes to the curriculum are necessary. Formative assessments will be used to check for understanding on a regular basis. At the conclusion of the school year teachers will analyze and compare last year’s CRT scores to the current year’s scores. Student Surveys will be given at the end of the program to determine student attitudes regarding effectiveness of program.
- #15 Staff: Three highly qualified math teachers Facility: Three classrooms equipped with laptops and LCD projectors or ActiveBoards Materials: Paper Individual whiteboards and markers Flashcards
- #16 The largest portion of the budget will be spent on teacher compensation with the remainder spent on materials and student snacks.
- #17 This is a breakdown of the budget.
- #18 The program preparation work will begin in June to determine students that will be invited and continue through the school year concluding with data analysis of CRT results and compiling student survey information.
- #19 Community thinkers Alexander and Putnam emphasize wholeness and building relationships: Back to Basics Boot Camp will work to: Set group and personal goals that are used to set curriculum. Implement team-building exercises. Create sense of belonging in the classroom, the school, and the community. Build trust in relationships. Classroom designed as a place of respect and equality.
- #20 Back to Basics Boot Camp staff will work to build a relationship with the Reno Bighorns Basketball Team. By aligning itself with the Back to Basics Boot Camp program the Bighorn organization will continue its already extensive work with the community. The organization will benefit from the positive publicity generated from motivating middle school students to succeed. In an effort to build a relationship with the Reno Bighorn organization, players, and staff will be approached to come and speak to the students enrolled in Back to Basics Boot Camp.
- #21 In an effort to build a relationship with the Reno Bighorn organization, players, and staff will be approached to come and speak to the students enrolled in Back to Basics Boot Camp. Speakers can share their school experiences; speak of the importance of staying in school, developing a strong work ethic, and the benefits of working as a team. By seeing local celebrities take time to come and speak to them, students will be exposed to the importance of community, giving back, and living as a positive role model. The organization will also be approached about donating team memorabilia that can be used as incentives for student success in reaching goals.
- #22 The After-School All-Stars organization (2000) concludes that every dollar spent on an after-school program produces three dollars in benefits to the public. The U.S. Department of Education (2000) reports that positive outcomes associated with after-school programs include Decreases in juvenile crime, violent victimization and vandalism. Avoidance of negative influences that lead to risky behaviors, such as drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. In addition, after-school programs offer positive alternatives to excessive television watching.
- #23 As the doors of the program open teachers will being the process of building relationships with students. Sharing personal experiences, values, beliefs, successes and failures with students will help those relationships develop. Open communication will assist in providing an environment where students feel safe sharing their own personal information.
- #24 Math instruction will not begin until teachers and students have had an opportunity to get to know one another, build relationships, and create an open, safe environment where each individual feels that he or she can share feelings, ideas, and concerns without fear of being judged. Students need to be asked what their needs are, where they struggle in mathematics, and how they best learn mathematics material. Students know best the answers to these questions; therefore students should be involved in how the curriculum and daily activities are developed. By understanding what students want and need teachers will be better prepared to help them succeed.
- #25 Teachers involved with Back to Basics Boot Camp motivate and inspire students through a shared vision and desire to help students succeed in mathematics. Teachers and students work together setting and achieving personal and group goals while creating a sense of belonging in the classroom, the school, and the community.
- #26 Teachers will provide open lines of communication for students and parents by contacting the families by phone and setting up home visits when possible. Communication will exist with participants in the program as well as community members involved. Teacher’s enthusiasm in the value of the program will be evident from the first day of classes, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation.
- #27 Back to Basics Boot Camp is designed to help low-performing students succeed in mathematics while promoting self-esteem and confidence in regard to individual math abilities. To provide the highest quality instruction and a superior team of teachers, resources are essential. In addition to classroom materials, qualified teachers, and a data-driven curriculum, this program requires determination and support of teachers, students, and community partners. Back to Basics Boot Camp is a program these students need and a program Billinghurst Middle School staff is determined to provide.