FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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    STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
    John L. Winn
    Commissioner of Education
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN,
    Chair
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
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    Vice Chair
    Members
    GARY CHARTRAND
    MARK KAPLAN
    Contact Information:
    JOHN R. PADGET
    Jennifer Winchester
    (850) 245-0830
    Jennifer.Winchester@fldoe.org
    MEMORANDUM
    DPS: 2011-78
    TO:
    District School Superintendents
    FROM:
    Dr. Michael Grego
    DATE:
    June 17, 2011
    SUBJECT: Algebra 1 Curriculum and Instruction – An Opportunity to Reflect
    As you and your teachers reflect upon the results of the 2011 Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment for your district
    and/or classes, please consider the following:
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    Based upon the data, what are your strengths and weaknesses? These may be defined by student
    subpopulations, specific reporting categories related to content, and/or teachers.
     
    What might you do to address these weaknesses?
     
    How might your strengths be utilized or enhanced to have a greater impact upon student achievement?
     
    Are all Algebra 1 content teachers implementing the standards and/or benchmarks defined in the Next
    Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Course Descriptions with fidelity?
     
    Are Algebra 1 content teachers using a
    standards-based instruction
    model (see attached)?
     
    Are school-based administrators supporting and encouraging
    Lesson Study
    (see attached) for Algebra 1
    content teachers?
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    Are existing Lesson Study Teams focusing on rigorous content and engaging lessons that allow students to
    deepen their understanding of the content? Model lessons are being developed as part of Race to the Top,
    http://www.fldoe.org/bii
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    Do teachers and students have the resources necessary to implement the NGSSS, and are teachers using
    resources currently available on CPALMS at www.floridastandards.org ?
    Should you have questions pertaining to Algebra 1 curriculum and instruction or require additional information,
    please contact Jennifer Winchester, Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction, at
    Jennifer.Winchester@fldoe.org.
    MG/tds
    Attachments
    cc:
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    Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum
    District Mathematics Content Supervisors
    High School Principals
    DR. MICHAEL GREGO
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    CHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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