Summary SFUSD Progress Monitoring Report Goal 2 - 8th Grade Math

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The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Progress Monitoring Report Goal 2 shows progress toward its 5-year math goal for 8th graders, aiming for 65% proficiency by October 2027.

The report focuses on three interim goals for 3rd, 6th, and 7th grade students, broken down by subgroups, including African American students and Latinx students.

Key Findings:

Overall Progress: While the overall 8th-grade math proficiency is below the 2025 target, all the measured groups showed improvement from Fall 2023 to Fall 2024. However, significant gains are still needed to meet the 2027 goal.

Interim Goal Progress: Progress on interim goals for 3rd, 6th, and 7th grade students shows mixed results. 6th-grade students exceeded the March 2025 target, but the other groups require substantial improvement to reach their targets.

Curriculum Pilot: A pilot program of new K-8 math curricula showed generally positive feedback from both teachers and students. However, areas for improvement were identified, including the need for more practice problems and opportunities for student discussion and collaboration.

Wyzant Tutoring: A virtual tutoring program initially had low usage but significantly increased after implementing changes to improve student access and engagement. However, a high rate of "no-shows" indicates a need for improved attendance and support.

Teacher Professional Development: Teachers received professional development on the pilot curriculum. Feedback indicates that it improved teacher knowledge and skills.

Leadership Development: The district's focus on instructional leadership involves collaborative learning, data analysis, and ongoing feedback cycles to improve math instruction.

Overall: The district is making progress towards its long-term math goals but faces challenges in meeting the ambitious targets. The implementation of new curricula, along with targeted support through tutoring and professional development, are key strategies to making more progress. Further data analysis will be needed to evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives fully. The district acknowledges the need for continued focus and improvements in ensuring that all students are reaching proficiency.

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Summary SFUSD Progress Monitoring Report Goal 2 - 8th Grade Math here