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NEW! 3-8 NYS 2007 Assessment Results
Achievement in grade 3-8 math has improved overall this year, according to State test results. The improvement is notable in middle school, from grades 5-8. This year, 73 percent of students across grades 3-8 achieved the math standards, compared to 66 percent last year. Further details can be found at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts/press-release/20070612/home.htm
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The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart summarizes the policy decisions made regarding the use of calculators in classrooms and on State Assessment in Mathematics. PDF / Microsoft Word / HTML Updated 3/9/07 to reflect the Interim Deputy's memo (see next item below) of March 2007.
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The Department's recently issued memo on The Use of Calculators in Commencement Level Mathematics is now available. PDF HTML
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The Test Specifications are now available for the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra (first administration June 2008). PDF
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The Test Specifications are now available for the Regents Examination in Geometry (first administration June 2009). PDF HTML (posted 8/2/07)
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The Test Specifications are now available for the Regents Examination in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (first administration June 2010). PDF HTML (posted 8/2/07)
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School Administrator's Manual (SAM) for Public and Nonpublic Schools for the 2007 Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests is available online at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/sam/home.htm Posted February 23, 2007 Updated March 9,2007
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The 2007 3-8 Mathematics Important Dates are online including the Testing Schedule for Administration of Tests and Makeup Testing http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/sam/mathdates-07.htm Updated February 21, 2007
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Rulers and Protractors for the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests
For current information about the above go to: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/rulersandprotractors.pdf
Posted January 2007
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Regulatory Changes Related to Commencement Level Mathematics Requirements Approved at its May 22-23, 2006 meeting, the Board of Regents approved changes to section 100.5 (a)(3)(iv), 100.5 (a)(5)(b)(2), 100.5 (b)(iv)(c), 100.5 (b)(v)(a), and 100.5 (b)(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The action clarifies policy changes for commencement level mathematics, including graduation requirements, units of credit, and types of diplomas, during and after the transition from Regents Examinations in Mathematics A and Mathematics B to Regents Examinations in Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. These changes are effective June 15, 2006 and will primarily affect students who first enter grade 9 in September of 2008.
View the chart that summarizes the changes. PDF - HTML - WORD
View the revised regulatory language and related policy statements. PDF - HTML - WORD Posted January 2007
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Charging Students for Calculators:
Clarification regarding the
responsibility of school districts to provide students with calculators is
available at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/mgtserv/charging_for_calculators.shtml.
Posted
November 2006
- The Glossary of Mathematical Terms
(PreK-grade 8) has been updated to reflect
field experiences from the first year of implementation of the New
York State Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005).
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/glossary.htm
This
Glossary, intended for teacher use only, provides an understanding
of the mathematical terms used in PreK-grade 8 level instruction as
reflected in the
New York State Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005)
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We encourage all teachers to become familiar with these terms and
use them consistently throughout a student's educational program.
Posted
October 2006
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Sample Tasks
for PreK-8, Integrated Algebra,
Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry, aligned with Performance Indicators,
are
now available. These
sample tasks, developed by New York State teachers, are
clarifications, further explaining the language and intent of the
associated Performance Indicators. These tasks are not test items, nor
are they meant for students' use.
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The Instructional
Recommendations for Elementary and Intermediate Mathematics
Instruction
Word
Document /
html
has been revised.
This document is to assist teachers and administrators in directing classroom instruction to align with the New York State Learning Standard for Mathematics (revised March 2005). Please refer to this new document for the most current information.
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On December 8,
2005 the Board of Regents unanimously approved the Education
Department's
Implementation Timeline for Regents Examinations in Mathematics
for Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2
and
Trigonometry. During the phase-in of the new regents examinations, a student will be able to attain the mathematics portion of
a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation by passing the Mathematics A
Regents and the
Algebra 2 and Trigonometry regents, or by passing all three of the new
regents examinations-Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and
Trigonometry. For more information, go to
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/mqa.html and scroll down
to question 1 in the Commencement-Level questions.
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The Commencement-Level
Glossary for Teachers and Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language for
Students are now available online. The
Glossary,
intended for teacher use only, provides an understanding of the mathematical
terms used in the Regents-approved courses entitled Integrated Algebra,
Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry as reflected in the
New York State
Mathematics Core Curriculum (Revised 2005). We encourage all teachers at the commencement level to become familiar with
these terms and use them consistently throughout a student's educational
program.
The Suggested Lists of Mathematical Language are presented for each Regents-approved course entitled Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. These lists are intended to engage New York State educators and students in building a mathematical language. The lists contain terms that are defined in the Glossary.
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The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart summarizes the policy decisions made regarding the use of calculators in classrooms and on State Assessment in Mathematics. PDF / Microsoft Word / HTML
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Introduction to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics pdf