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December 4, 2023
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IDEA Public Schools designed new Math Curriculum to support college and career readiness for scholars seeking an opportunity in STEM programs. The 2019 Education, Innovation, and Research Grant (EIR) generated a plan to create, pilot, improve, and implement Math for grades 7-12. With the significant growth in STEM Careers, our objective is to support our students with the tools and understanding that lead to maintaining a successful future.
| Project Year | Subjects in Development | Pilot Courses (# of Schools Piloting) | Subjects (# of Schools in Full Implementation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (2019-2020) | • 6th Grade Math • 7th - Pre-Algebra • 8th - Algebra I | • 7th Pre-Algebra (10) • 8th Algebra I (10) | • 6th Grade Math (All Campuses) (Developed without pilot) |
| Year 2 (2020-2021) | • 8th Algebra I (Pilot Continued) • Geometry • Algebra II • Pre-Calculus | • 8th Algebra I (10) (Pilot Continued) | • 6th Grade Math (All Campuses) • 7th Pre-Algebra (All Campuses) |
| Year 3 (2021-2022) | • AP Calculus AB • AP Statistics | • Geometry (10) • Algebra II (8) • Pre-Calculus (7) | • 6th Grade Math (All Campuses) • 7th Pre-Algebra (All Campuses) • 8th Algebra I (All Campuses) |
| Year 4 (2022-2023) | • No New Subjects • Continue to evaluate and revise curriculum • Regionalize training. | • AP Calculus AB (9) • AP Statistics (8) | • 6th Grade Math (All Campuses) • 7th Pre-Algebra (All Campuses) • 8th Algebra I (All Campuses) • Geometry (All Campuses) • Algebra II (All Campuses) • Pre-Calculus (All Campuses) |
| Year 5 (2023-2024) | • No New Subjects • Continue to evaluate and revise curriculum • Regionalize training. | • 6th Grade Math (All Campuses) • 7th Pre-Algebra (All Campuses) • 8th Algebra I (All Campuses) • Geometry (All Campuses) • Algebra II (All Campuses) • Pre-Calculus (All Campuses) • AP Calculus AB (All Campuses) • AP Statistics (All Campuses) |
| Course | GY 1 (19-20) | GY 2 (20-21) | GY 3 (21-22) | GY 4 (22-23) | GY 5 (23-24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Algebra | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | |||
| Algebra I | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | |||
| Geometry | Production Year | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | ||
| Algebra II | Production Year | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | ||
| Pre-Calculus | Production Year | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | ||
| AP Calculus AB | Production Year | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | ||
| AP Statistics | Production Year | Pilot Year | Full Implementation | ||
| 2021-2022 | Code.Org | BJC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Students | 607 | 666 |
| Exams Passed | 132 | 174 |
| Percentage Passed | 21.75% | 26.13% |
| 2022-2023 | Code.Org | BJC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Students | 648 | 725 |
| Exams Passed | 132 | 138 |
| Percentage Passed | 20.37% | 19.03% |
| Grade Level | Total Students | Total Passed | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 191 | 54 | 28% |
| 10th | 250 | 77 | 31% |
| 11th | 155 | 30 | 19% |
| 12th | 70 | 13 | 19% |
| Grade Level | Total Students | Total Passed | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 238 | 47 | 20% |
| 10th | 247 | 46 | 19% |
| 11th | 185 | 36 | 19% |
| 12th | 55 | 9 | 16% |
| Grade Level | Total Students | Total Passed | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 270 | 38 | 14% |
| 10th | 112 | 11 | 10% |
| 11th | 105 | 35 | 33% |
| 12th | 120 | 48 | 40% |
| Grade Level | Total Students | Total Passed | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 158 | 29 | 18% |
| 10th | 137 | 12 | 9% |
| 11th | 181 | 51 | 28% |
| 12th | 172 | 40 | 23% |
“Our randomized control trial reveals that Code.org and BJC are both exceptional curricula, effectively fostering success for teachers and students in AP Computer Science Principles. The pivotal factor in teachers’ success across both cohorts was their adept classroom instruction, reinforced by comprehensive district-level support materials and ongoing district professional development opportunities.
Since AP exam results revealed no notable distinctions between the two cohorts, IDEA has decided to adopt BJC as the primary curriculum. Its programming emphasis and heightened rigor will help prepare our students for AP Computer A and other college-level computer science courses.”
–Efrain Lopez, Sr. Computer Science Curriculum Manager
2115 W. Pike Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
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IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Vice-Chair & Secretary, Erich Holmsten – Treasurer, Gary Lindgren, Theresa Barrera-Shaw, Dr. Nanette Cocero, Connie Miner.