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Research Presentation: STEM Achievement Data. Jason Wilhelm. November 16, 2006. Preliminary Considerations. International Comparison. Metro Area Comparison: SCIENCE. Metro Area Comparison: MATH. Metro Area Comparison: BLACK STUDENTS. Metro Area Comparison: HISPANIC STUDENTS.
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Research Presentation: STEM Achievement Data Jason Wilhelm November 16, 2006
Elementary Schools within 5 miles of HMSA Fairfax County • Brookfield ES • Cub Run ES< • Deer Park ES< • Floris ES< • Greenbriar West ES< • Lees Corner ES< • Oak Hill ES< • Poplar Tree ES< • Virginia Run ES< < contain very small minority populations; Virginia did not report minority data for these schools.
Elementary Schools within 5 miles of HMSA Loudoun County • Hutchison Farm ES • Little River ES* * school surpasses Virginia state averages for every grade in Math and Science; school also surpasses Virginia state averages for the following: overall average, both sexes, and all ethnic groups reported.
Middle Schools within 5 miles of HMSA Fairfax County • Franklin MS* • Rocky Run MS* • Stone MS Loudoun County • Mercer MS * school surpasses Virginia state averages for every grade in Math and Science; school also surpasses Virginia state averages for the following: overall average, both sexes, and all ethnic groups reported.
High Schools within 5 miles of HMSA Fairfax County • Chantilly HS • Westfield HS Loudoun County • Freedom HS
Resources • Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS), http://nces.ed.gov/timss/ • Nation’s Report Card, http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ • Virginia School Report Card, https://eb02.vak12ed.edu/reportcard/
Fall 2006 Project Goals and Timeline • Four White Papers – Sept. 18 - Dec. 14, 2006 • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Achievement • Gaming and Achievement • Toolkit/Benchmarking • After-School Program Implementation Models • Detailed Needs Analysis – Oct. 24 - Dec. 14, 2006 • Toolkit of Technology Resources – Sept. 18 - Dec. 14, 2006 • Preliminary Design Document – Nov. 15 - Dec. 14, 2006