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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) identifies outstanding teachers in mathematics and science at the national level. In 2008, teachers of grades K-6 will be eligible for this award. New York State is looking for nominations for outstanding mathematics and science teachers who bring state and national standards to life in their classrooms, spark students’ imaginations, have a belief that all students can learn, engage students, and have an overall passion for teaching and learning. If you know of a teacher you feel qualifies for this prestigious honor, visit the Mathematics website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/inform/presaward.htm and the Science website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/science/presawardsci.htm and click on “Presidential Awards” to find out how to nominate them. Nominees must submit their applications by May 1, 2008 to be considered.
The purpose of this program is for New York State public and independent colleges and universities to provide advanced coursework for high performing mathematics and science students who will have completed seventh grade in June 2008. The advanced coursework must be in mathematics and science and must be aligned to the New York State learning standards at the commencement-level. The program must include only eligible and other high performing students as defined in Section 100.14 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
The program should:
The Request for Proposal information can be found on the Funding Opportunities/Allocations link at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov. Click on Funding Opportunities/Allocations (left-hand navigation bar). Click on Current Funding Opportunities. Click on the name of this application.
Proposals must be postmarked by February 4, 2008. All questions regarding the application process should be directed to the program email box at excelsiorscholars@mail.nysed.gov.
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Please note: the administration of the new Integrated Algebra examination has been moved to the morning of Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
For more information please read Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16, Johanna Duncan-Poitier's cover memo.
For the exam schedule visit: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/sched.html
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/elintmath.html
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES)/What Works Clearinghouse publishes practice guides in education to bring the best available evidence and expertise to bear on the types of challenges that cannot currently be addressed by single interventions or programs. The What Works Clearinghouse was established in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public with a central and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in education.
IES practice guides consist of a list of discrete recommendations for educators that are intended to be actionable, are written by panels of nationally recognized experts, and are subjected to rigorous external peer review and include such titles as Encouraging Girls in Math and Science, Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning, and Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades. http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguides
The Regents Examination period for June 2008 will begin on Tuesday, June 17, and conclude with the Rating Day on Thursday, June 26. The Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra will be administered on the afternoon of June 17. In addition, all schools that administer the examination in June 2008 will be participating in the post-operational score collection for standard setting. The conversion chart for determining each student's final examination scale score from the total raw score will be posted on the Department's web site no later than the Rating Day, Thursday, June 26.
**For the full text of this item, click here** http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/mathre/interalg-memo07.pdf
The Integrated Algebra Test Sampler and Scoring Guide have been posted and can be found at: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/new-math.htm and at: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/math-sample.htm
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
The Grades 3-8 2007 Mathematics Tests are now available on-line at http://www.nysedregents.org/testing/mathei/07exams/home.htm Item maps with the performance indicators and multiple choice answers keys are also available. Posted May 18, 2007
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.
The Department's recently issued memo on The Use of Calculators in Commencement Level Mathematics is now available. PDF HTML
The Test Specifications are now available for the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra (first administration June 2008). PDF
The Test Specifications are now available for the Regents Examination in Geometry (first administration June 2009). PDF / HTML Posted 8/2/07
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
The 2007 3-8 Mathematics Important Dates are online including the Testing Schedule for Administration of Tests and Makeup Testing. Updated February 21, 2007
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 2007.
View the chart that summarizes the changes. PDF - WORD - HTML
View the revised regulatory language and related policy statements. PDF - WORD - HTML Posted January 2007
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) We encourage all teachers to become familiar with these terms and use them consistently throughout a student's educational program. Posted October 2006
LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements: In response to the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) can no longer be used for Title I accountability purposes, the Department has changed its policy on the assessment of LEP/ELL students beginning with the 2006-07 school year. PDF - HTML Posted August 2006
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. (PreK-8 Posted June 2006; Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Posted August 2006)
The Instructional Recommendations for Elementary and Intermediate Mathematics Instruction Word Document / html has been revised. Posted June 2006
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.
On December 8, 2005 the Board of Regents unanimously approved the Education Department's recommended implementation timeline for the Regents Examinations in Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.
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. Posted March 15, 2006
Guide to the 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics This document is an updated version of the section formerly known as Introduction to the Grades 3-8 testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the Guide to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program dated September 2005. PDF Posted December 1, 2006
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. Posted February 21, 2006 PDF / Microsoft Word / HTML
Field Test Information including the latest information for the 2005-2009 field tests in New York State elementary and intermediate schools, including two lists of schools (in alphabetical order by school name) with their respective field test strand and their required field test assignment, and the five-year field test schedule. A notice regarding the amount of time needed for the Math field tests is now available. Updated February 3, 2006