Part One: Increased Mathematics Student AchievementThe WVDE Will Promote Student Achievment Through:a. Supporting students by providing enriching and engaging mathematical experience for students at all levels;

b. Investing in West Virginia educators by supporting focused professional learning opportunities;

c. Utilizing data for decision-making and providing instructional support to improve mathematics performance in preparation for college and career;

Potential Forms of Data to Support Instruction, Professional Learning, and Continuous Quality Improvement: State-Level Data

• NAEPCounty- and School-Level Data

Required Optional• WV General Summative Assessment • Comprehensive Interim Assessments• WV Alternate Summative Assessment • Interim Module Assessments• SAT School Day • WV Diagnostic Assessments• Classroom Benchmark Assessments • Formative Assessment Data• WV Early Learning Reporting System

Assessment Resources• Formative Assessment Process Toolkit • National Occupational Competency

Testing Institute (NOCTI)• Lexile/Quantile Website & Resources • Khan Academy

• WV PEAKS (Providing Educators Assessment Knowledge & Skills)

d. Local Level Emphasis - The WVDE, superintendents, chief instructional leaders, early/ elementary/middle/high school level mathematics educators, and other stakeholders will share an understanding of mathematics achievement across programmatic levels.

The WVDE Will: 1. establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with local superintendents defining their understanding and support of this plan and 2. create a website that houses the following information:

9 High-quality standards of mathematics instruction for each programmatic level; 9 Instructional materials/resources to increase the rigor and quality of mathematics

instruction; 9 Research-focused best practices that can be utilized by programmatic areas to increase

mathematics achievement for all students; 9 Research-based instructional strategies to promote conceptual understanding and

procedural fluency, and develop reasoning and problem-solving skills, to enhance student achievement;

9 Standards frameworks to support standards-focused mathematics instruction; 9 Technology supports to elevate mathematics achievement for all students; 9 Videos of high-quality lessons at each programmatic level of mathematics and

mathematically relevant resources; 9 Lesson banks developed by exemplary WV mathematics educators; 9 WV Dispositions and Standards for Student Success and Foundations of Career and

Technical Education to encourage a culture for workforce readiness in mathematics-focused fields for all learners; and

9 Technical assistance and guidance for innovative school scheduling to encourage developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction for all learners.

WVDE will host work sessions with LEAs to discuss the mission, goals, and overall plan of implementation for the WV math4life plan.

Part Two: Resources and Supporta. The WVDE will offer professional learning supports focused on mathematics achievement.

Professional Learning to Support Mathematics Achievement: WV Network for Educational Excellence:

» WV Summer Summits for Educational Excellence » Math Academies » Math Cadres

Yearlong, Sustained Professional Learning Opportunities » Lesson Study » Digital Professional Learning

Communities » e-Learning Courses

» Co-Teaching » Scheduling Modules » WV PEAKS

ESSA Support Matrix » Support for English Language Arts » Support for Mathematics » Support for Improving Graduation Rate

and Attendance

» Support for Behaviors

b. The WVDE will collaborate with institutions of higher education teacher preparation programs. » Rethinking coursework and certifications for pre-service teachers and targeting mathematics

certification options for educators (e.g., elementary mathematics specialists, advanced credentials, expanded elementary mathematics requirements, etc.)

» Support county leadership teams in building capacity to interpret and utilize data in actionable ways for students

c. The WVDE will provide extended learning opportunities. » Utilizing strategies for blended learning (such as through the virtual schools concept), as well as

opportunities for before- and after-school/summertime learning, to support a comprehensive approach to mathematics for all students

» Identifying and supporting the implementation of mathematics-focused innovative practices that can lead to increased student achievement

d. The WVDE will support and provide guidance for: » County-level leadership to develop county-specific Mathematics Achievement Campaign; » Funding to enhance mathematics achievement at the local level; » Implementation of county-level Mathematics Achievement Campaigns through ongoing technical

assistance, professional learning, and financial support; and » Resources to help families communicate the importance and understanding of mathematics with

their children (quantile resources, etc.)

e. The WVDE will assist districts and schools in utilizing available funding supports. » Available funding supports for the implementation of math4life include: STEP 7, Technology, Title

VI, Title II, IDEA, Title I for Targeted Schools, and grants.

Part Three: Marketing Plana. State-Level Communication and MarketingAction Steps to Support math4life: West Virginia’s Pre-K—Grade 12 Campaign for Mathematics AchievementThe WVDE will:

1. Prepare goals and common mission; 2. Determine spokesperson(s);3. Develop logo; and4. Launch marketing and communication plan supporting WV’s Pre-K—Grade 12 math4life

Campaign.

b. County-Level Communication, Marketing, and ImplementationAction Steps by County to Market the math4life CampaignThe county will:

1. Ensure the right partners are addressed and incorporated into the plan by engaging in dialogue with early/elementary/middle/secondary mathematics educators and building- and district-level leadership;

2. Complete a County Needs Assessment: Determine each community’s unique strengths, opportunities, and challenges by examining current data elements;

3. Establish an Action Plan with measurable goals; and4. Implement and support a culture of mathematics achievement by engaging community

partners (WV Public Broadcasting, libraries, family engagement groups, senior centers, etc.) to increase mathematics achievement and awareness for all students.

Part Four: Five-Year Studya. West Virginia will procure a research firm to create, develop, and implement a five-year

chronology and a five-year study of math performance among West Virginia students in elementary, middle, and high school.

b. The research firm will provide: 1. Annual reports to WVDE; and2. A comprehensive report at the end of Year 5 to document progress and highlight success.