What is your implementation objective?
Students identified as Level 1 on the FCAT Math are scheduled for Intensive Math for the school year. Objective is to improve level on FCAT.
How many students use Ascend?
About 70 students.
On average, how many hours per week are they on Ascend?
4 hours per week, five days per week, and 50 minutes per day
How many teachers use Ascend?
One primary user, and it is used to a lesser extent by one of our ESE teachers.
What were some of the challenges faced, and what were your reasons for adopting Ascend?
School was searching for a vehicle to help students improve their level 1 math FCAT status. There are many programs available and it was important to choose one the aligned with Florida benchmarks and not out of line financially.
What were your desired objectives?
To increase students math scores on FCAT. All students in Intensive Math classes are Level 1 on FCAT math. Another objective was to help meet AYP.
What has been Ascend’s impact on student achievement, and what are the actual outcomes?
According to Ascend data, 34.3 % of our students have progressed two or more grade levels, and an additional 31.4% progressing one grade level. We will not be able to relate to FCAT scores until scores are received in late summer.
Funding
Braden River Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization.
