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Hugo Rossi, PhD Chair, Science Initiative Task Force and Professor of Mathematics

Science and Mathematics Enterprise A Project of Higher Education Institutions in the State of Utah in Collaboration with Public School Districts. Hugo Rossi, PhD Chair, Science Initiative Task Force and Professor of Mathematics University of Utah. • Objectives. • Strategies. • Annual Costs.

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Hugo Rossi, PhD Chair, Science Initiative Task Force and Professor of Mathematics

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  1. Science and Mathematics EnterpriseA Project of Higher Education Institutions in the State of Utah in Collaboration with Public School Districts Hugo Rossi, PhD Chair, Science Initiative Task Forceand Professor of Mathematics University of Utah

  2. • Objectives • Strategies • Annual Costs • Conclusion

  3. 1– To increase the number of well qualified Math and Science Teachers in every school district in Utah. 2– To broaden the base of knowledge of Math and Science Teachers. 3– To increase the retention of students in Math and Science courses of study, K-16. Science and Mathematics Enterprise

  4. 2007 Report on Teacher Education Supply and Demand: “A near-critical shortage of teachers certified for Math and Science” • of 39 districts, 28 reported difficulty in finding qualified math teachers • of 39 districts, 25 reported difficulty in finding qualified science teachers • on average, teachers stay on the job for just 3 years 2004 Utah Occupational Projections, 2004-2014: “ Annual need for Secondary Teachers in Math and Science is 200 ” • In 2007 statewide, 127 new math teachers       + 80 science teachers (9 in chemistry and 7 in physics) However: about 40% of teachers produced do not stay in state!

  5. AND YET, As of 2011, graduation requirements will increase from 2 years to 3 years in both Math and Science USOE now considering proposals for alternatives to Algebra 2 for the third year In one school district in Salt Lake County… of the Secondary Math Teachers: • 35% have a minor in Mathematics, but not a major • 23% have neither a major nor a minor in Mathematics In one of the rural schools…the Biology certified teacher also teaches Chemistry and Physics

  6. • Objectives • Strategies

  7. Science and Mathematics Enterprise 1– Through collaborations with school districts: A. Focus on active student participation in the learning process at all levels. B. Early participation of students in research environments. Example: Biotechnology Program linking ATCs, SLCC, UVU. 2– Professional development programs      in collaboration with school districts Examples: Programs at Utah State University Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI) Master of Science for Secondary School Teachers (U of U)

  8. Science and Mathematics Enterprise 3– Development of programs of teacher preparation Centers for Mathematics and Science Education (new at the University of Utah) develop interdisciplinary programs specifically for teachers laboratory and demonstration courses Research Experiences for Prospective Teachers 4– Teaching internships for students in higher education (alternative to REU) Example: WEST and EAST programs at the University of Utah

  9. Science and Mathematics Enterprise 5– Effective alternative route to licensure • long term commitment of candidates • supplementary income, tuition reimbursement • mentoring

  10. Math for America • provides seed money for programs designed for: A. Individuals with strong content knowledge who spend one year in a program leading to appropriate content knowledge and four subsequent years of teaching. B. Teachers seeking a Master’s degree or higher certification. C. Preparation of Teacher-Leaders.

  11. New MfA sites: Los Angeles (2007) San Diego (2007) Washington, DC (2008) Plans to have PCMI serve as a central node for the network of MfA sites. Provide Professional Development in the summer for MfA fellows. Math for America is in its 5th year in New York City! 201 Fellows and Master Teachers: 173 in the classroom, and 38 in first year. More than 19,000 students taught by Math for America teachers. Retention rate at 90%

  12. Fall 2008: NSF will issue an RFP from higher ed consortia setting up MfA-like collaborations $20 million for this RFP $20 million for Robert Noyce Teaching Fellows • additional appropriations are pending

  13. • Objectives • Strategies • Annual Costs

  14. ANNUAL COSTS(estimates) 1. Link with School Systems focusing on student learning: • information being developed 2. Professional Development Programs with School Districts: • $150,000 per site 3. Development of Programs of Teacher Preparation: • Variable ~$80,000 in infrastructure 4. Teaching internships for students in Higher Education: • $200,000 5. Math for America: • $1,000,000

  15. • Objectives • Strategies • Annual Costs • Conclusion

  16. CONCLUSION

  17. Thank you! Hugo Rossi, PhDChair, Science Initiative Task Force and Professor of MathematicsCollege of Science1430 Presidents Cir. Rm. 220Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0140Ph. (801) 581-6958 • FAX (801) 585-3169www.science.utah.edu

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