The Standards-Based Plan is everywhere and undisputed ... Why??

Here is what I see most everywhere in job applications for math teaching or coaching see #9 below....

This one is for Math Coaching in Tukwila:

6. Training and experience in problem solving and group process methods.
7. Experience in initiating, developing, and presenting instructional and informational programs for staff.
8. Experience with analyzing assessment data and applying it to program planning.
9. Willingness to work in collaboration with teachers and administrators in developing and delivering standard-based curriculum.
10. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

So why would these folks be waiting any longer for this standard-based plan to work?

Check it out below.

2006-07 WASL Results (Administration Info)
Grade Level ... Reading .. Math .. Writing .. Science
3rd Grade ...... 49.0% .... 45.4%
4th Grade ...... 56.0% .... 30.0% .. 49.0%
5th Grade ...... 56.9% .... 40.7% .......... .... 29.0%
6th Grade ...... 38.9% .... 19.4%
7th Grade ...... 49.8% .... 32.2% .. 46.8%
8th Grade ...... 42.3% .... 26.3% .......... .... 24.2%
10th Grade .... 58.3% .... 28.1% .... 68.2% .. 12.7%


4th Grade Math

Year ..... District ... State
1996-97 ... 7.5% ... 21.4%
1997-98 ... 21.7% ... 31.2%
1998-99 ... 28.6% ... 37.3%
1999-00 ... 24.2% ... 41.8%
2000-01 ... 26.2% ... 43.4%
2001-02 ... 39.9% ... 51.8%
2002-03 ... 26.7% ... 55.2%
2003-04 ... 37.6% ... 59.9%
2004-05 ... 42.7% ... 60.8%
2005-06 ... 47.9% ... 58.9%
2006-07 ... 30.0% ... 58.1%

7th Grade Math

Year ... District ... State
1997-98 ..... 4.6% ... 20.1%
1998-99 ... 13.6% ... 24.2%
1999-00 ... 21.4% ... 28.2%
2000-01 ... 18.0% ... 27.4%
2001-02 ... 25.0% ... 30.4%
2002-03 ... 22.1% ... 36.8%
2003-04 ... 28.4% ... 46.3%
2004-05 ... 27.5% ... 50.8%
2005-06 ... 32.5% ... 48.5%
2006-07 ... 32.2% ... 54.6%


10th Grade Math

Year ... District ... State
1998-99 ... 18.7% ... 33.0%
1999-00 ... 18.8% ... 35.0%
2000-01 ... 12.8% ... 38.9%
2001-02 ... 14.4% ... 37.3%
2002-03 ... 17.6% ... 39.4%
2003-04 ... 28.5% ... 43.9%
2004-05 ... 35.0% ... 47.5%
2005-06 ... 34.1% ... 51.0%
2006-07 ... 28.1% ... 50.4%

Math WASL score Difference between Tukwila and State in Spring 2007:

grade 4 .... -18.1%

grade 7 .... -22.4%

grade 10 .... -22.3%

How long is it wise to do the same thing over and over again and expect different results?