Project A²ACADEMICS IN ACTION

A project produced by the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program

Why do I need to be concerned?

Increases in:– Work place

performance standards– ROCP accountability

measures – NCLB, API, and

CAHSEE requirements

Sanctions for under performing schools

Q & A

Don’t I already teach some academic skills?

Yes, but what are the skills, and do you know which academic standards you’re supporting?

Q & A

I don’t have enough time now to teach my subject, how do you expect me to teach academics too?

Putting academics into action doesn’t mean more, it means different. You’re already doing “it”!

ACADEMICS IN ACTION

• A² is about identifying the academic standards you’re already teaching and assessing the standard appropriately.

So, how do I identify standards?

English Language Arts Standards are organized by:– Grade level– Domain– Strand– Number

Grade 9 and 10 Example

READING (Domain)

1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development (Strand)

1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand word derivations. (Number)

Checking for Understanding

• Grade: 9 & 10• Domain: Reading

Comprehension • Strand: Reading

Comprehension & Analysis of Grade Level Appropriate Text

• Number 2.3:Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.

• Activity: After watching a video on sexual harassment in the workplace, students will generate questions.

Does this activity align with standard?

Important TIP

• Read/review each domain and strand carefully for context for appropriate application.

Are the math standards organized the same way?

Not exactly…K through grade 7 are

organized by:• Grade• 5 Strands:

– Number Sense– Algebra & Functions– Measurement & Geometry– Statistics, Data Analysis &

Probability– Mathematical Reasoning

• Number

Grade 8 through 12

• Organized by discipline: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc…

• A large portion of CAHSEE test items are in the grade 7 range.

So now that I can look up a standard, what do I do?

• Assessment-ProveProve that you’re reinforcing the standard!

The secret to

Academics in Action

Identify what you’re already doing, and remember that less is best, and do it

well!