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Edmonds SD CTE S.T.E.M. Education Initiative

Goal 3.0: Increase Student Math Achievement through S.T.E.M. Courses. Edmonds SD CTE S.T.E.M. Education Initiative. Presented by Mark Madison September 20, 2011. STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The Problems to Solve. Many of our secondary students …

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Edmonds SD CTE S.T.E.M. Education Initiative

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  1. Goal 3.0: Increase Student Math Achievement through S.T.E.M. Courses Edmonds SD CTE S.T.E.M. Education Initiative Presented by Mark MadisonSeptember 20, 2011 STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

  2. The Problems to Solve Many of our secondary students … • Fail to meet state performance benchmarks in Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) • Show little interest and engagement with Math • Lose meaningful electives and subsequent motivation for school • Lack awareness and pursuit of promising S.T.E.M. education and career opportunities

  3. Our Strategy Combining the Best of Both Worlds Current Math Support Model CTE S.T.E.M. Elective Model • Concurrent Enrollment in Math Class • Aligned with Concurrent Math Course and Curriculum • Project Based Labs and Activities • Engaging and Relevant Application of Math Concepts S.T.E.M. Math Support Class Model

  4. S.T.E.M. Math Support Classes Core Attributes: • Relevant and engaging projects and labs • Required concurrent enrollment in Math course • Labs aligned to Math course standards and sequence • Reinforcement of foundational skills as needed S.T.E.M. Math Support Courses: • STEM 1 Foundations – Math 8 Support • STEM 2 (Algebra) – Algebra 1 Support • STEM 3 (Geometry) – Geometry Support

  5. Our Progress as of Fall 2011 STEM 1 Foundations • Full-year 8th grade elective course • Currently 2 sections (.4) at AMS, BTMS, CPMS, and MMS • Blending of Sci-Ma-Tech with Math 8 Support

  6. Our Progress as of Fall 2011 College Place Middle School S.T.E.M Lab Before…

  7. Our Progress as of Fall 2011 College Place Middle School S.T.E.M. Lab Today…

  8. Our Initial Start-Up Costs and ResourcesSTEM Foundations 8 * Existing surplus and salvaged items such as tables, stools, and cabinets were used to reduce equipment and facility improvement costs.

  9. Next Steps for 2011-12 and Beyond • Provide ongoing support for STEM Foundations course. • Design STEM 2 Algebra Support Class • Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2012-13 • Design STEM 3 Geometry Support Class • Implementation at four high schools targeted for 2013-14 • Equip and/or update S.T.E.M. Labs at EWHS, MHS, LHS, and MTHS • Seek out revenue sources to support our work

  10. Our Anticipated Needs Anticipated start-up costs for implementation of STEM 2 and STEM 3 courses in four high schools: Revenue sources to seek out to support our work: • Grants • Corporate and Community Investment

  11. Questions…

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