Measuring Impact in Seattle

From the Strategic Plan June 2008:


Measuring Impact (page 17)

Success in this work is about products and processes as well as outcomes. The products and processes that will result from the math and science curriculum alignment include a curriculum guide that can be used (and differentiated) for all students with grade-level targets, exemplary lessons and assessments. Students and their families will have a clear understanding of what students need to know at each grade level and how they will learn it. Most importantly, we expect to see significant growth in math and science scores at all levels (both on the WASL and on District assessments). We also expect to see more students taking and succeeding in AP, International Baccalaureate (IB) and other college-preparatory courses.
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Students and their families will have a clear understanding of what students need to know at each grade level and how they will learn it.

Do you think this has happened?

Seems clear that in actual practice k-5 it is the EDM pacing plan that drives daily class design. EDM has so many goals per year that no one has a clear understanding of much. Clearly the posted Grade Level Math expectations do not guide instruction design.