ON THE AGENDA EXIT EXAM SCORES...

ON THE AGENDA

EXIT EXAM SCORES DISCUSSION

In the spring, 433 students took the English-language arts portion

and 42% passed while 728 students took the mathematics portion and

35% passed. After the March test, the overall statistics show that

86% of Newport-Mesa Unified students in the class of 2004 have passed

the English-language arts exam and 71% have passed the mathematics

portion of the test.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The board will discuss intervention strategies to help the

remainder of students pass, including integrating an exit exam

preparation class into the curriculum.

UCI NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT

UCI has been awarded a five-year, $14.2-million National Science

Foundation grant for a new mathematics and science education

partnership program. The FOCUS program’s goals include engaging

high-need students in quality math and science curricula; raising the

number, diversity and quality of preparation of math and science

teachers; creating a collaborative model for ongoing professional

development of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade faculty; and

contributing to the national dialogue on how to make systematic

change in these grade levels.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The board will hear specific goals of the grant project and meet

UCI staff members who will work with the district over the next five

years.