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Teach North Texas
Integration of Science with Mathematics and Cross-Disciplinary Standardsin
November 3, 2011College and Career Readiness InitiativeMathematics and Science
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Kristin Sherman, Ph.D.
Master Teacher, Teach North Texas
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UNT
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Mary Harris, Ph.D.
Regents Professor, Teacher Education and Administration, UNT
Co-Director, Teach North Texas
Teach North TexasPurpose of the Presentation
Introduce two programs that support the learning of science and mathematics 8-16:
1. TNT (Teach North Texas) 2. AVATAR (Academic Vertical
Alignment Training and Renewal)
Demonstrate applications of mathematics and cross-disciplinary standards in the teaching of science by TNT students.
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Introduction:Snapshot of UNT
UNT has the fourth-largest population of transfer students of US public universities.
With over 36,000 students, UNT is Texas’ fourth-largest university and was recognized as one of U.S. News and World Report’s “Top Up-and-Coming National Universities.”
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Introduction:Why Replicate UTeach?
Primary motivation:
Failure of UNT’s previous teacher-preparation programs to address the national shortage of secondary mathematics and science teachers.
Average annual production of STEM teachers, 2004-07
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Mathematics
Science
Undergraduate 4 6
Post-baccalaureate
6 6
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Introduction:Why Replicate UTeach?
Major changes in recruiting and preparing mathematics and science teachers
Replace prior generalist program with a content-specific teacher-education sequence
Equip candidates with skills needed for immediate success (and ultimately retention) as career teachers
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Collaboration between CAS and COE
Predictors of Success for Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers
DOE TransitionTo Teaching NSF Robert Noyce
Scholarship Program
NSF S-STEM
Teacher Quality Grants
Teacher Quality Grants
DOE Science and Mathematics
Teacher Academy
Early College
Consortium
NSF BUGS
College and Career Readiness Standards
Texas WorkforceDevelopment
NSF REESE
Dallas Environmental
Educational Initiative
Howard HughesMedical Institute
NSF DLRP
NSF STEP
Teacher Quality Grants
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Teach North TexasRapid Growth of Enrollment
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TNT Course Sequence:STEP 1 & STEP 2
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Exploratory 1-hour courses Enrollment open to freshmen and sophomores Early field experiences in local schools
o As much as possible, with ethnically diverse studentso A majority are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch
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TNT Course Sequence:STEP 1 & STEP 2
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Taught by Master Teachers, who are experienced
secondary teachers hired by the university.
Writing & delivering 5E lessons Questioning strategies Effective cooperative groups Overarching goal:
A good first experience
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TNT Course Sequence:Arts and Sciences
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Functions and Modeling(math majors only)
Research Methods (science majors only)
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Major in Discipline
&University
Core
Degree plans: 4 years & 120 hours
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TNT Course Sequence:Education
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
Classroom InteractionsClassroom Interactions(Grades 9-12)
Project-Based InstructionProject-Based Instruction(Grades 9-12)
Functions and Modeling(math majors only)
Research Methods(science majors only)
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Major in Discipline
&University
Core
Content-specific teacher-education sequence integrating the strands of technology, equity and
assessment.
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TNT Course Sequence:Final Semester
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
Classroom InteractionsClassroom Interactions(Grades 9-12)
Project-Based InstructionProject-Based Instruction(Grades 9-12)
Functions and Modeling(math majors only)
Research Methods(science majors only)
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Student Teaching Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar
Major in Discipline
&University
Core
Teach North TexasTNT Course Sequence
STEP 1STEP 1 (Grades 3-5) & STEP 2STEP 2 (Grades 6-8)
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
Classroom InteractionsClassroom Interactions(Grades 9-12)
Project-Based InstructionProject-Based Instruction(Grades 9-12)
Functions and Modeling(math majors only)
Research Methods(science majors only)
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
Student Teaching Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar
Major in Discipline
&University
Core
Introduction Course Sequence Recruiting Students Entrants’ Survey Challenges Conclusions
Teach North TexasWhat Is AVATAR?
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From: Achieve, Inc./American Diploma Projecthttp://www.achieve.org/ADPNetwork
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Workforce Needs
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U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 ACS
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Educational Attainment and Rank Among States – Texas 2005
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Report of The Select Commission on Higher Education and Global Competitiveness, January 2009
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Younger, Less Well Educated in Texas –
Texas population with Associate Degree or Higher
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ParticipationAdd 630,000 more students
SuccessAward 210,000 more
undergraduate degrees and certificates
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Closing the Gap by 2015
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From: Achieve, Inc./American Diploma Projecthttp://www.achieve.org/ADPNetwork
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College and Career Readiness
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College Ready Graduates in Mathematics: State
and RegionTexas Education Agency (TEA) Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS)
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How will secondary and postsecondary staff…
support the success of students graduating college-ready from high schools?
prepare smooth transitions to postsecondary education?
decrease the need for postsecondary developmental education?
Closing the Secondary and Postsecondary Student Success
Gap
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Facilitate secondary and postsecondary work groups to implement horizontal and vertical alignment of high school courses, lower division course higher education courses, and lower division course sequences in math, science, and ELA.
AVATAR Project Goal
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Enhance the success of students graduating from high school college-ready and prepared for smooth transitions to postsecondary education without remediation.
Ensure alignment of course descriptions, learning outcomes, instructional strategies, and student and instructor expectations so that secondary students are prepared to enroll and succeed in postsecondary education at all levels
AVATAR Project Outcomes
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Create secondary and postsecondary course templates aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments, and Texas College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in chemistry, ELA, and mathematics
Develop and deliver across the state alignment training workshops that are followed by technical assistance to help participants replicate AVATAR processes and activities in their regions
AVATAR Project Outcomes
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University of North Texas P-16 Council University of North Texas Texas Woman’s University Dallas County Community College District North Texas Community College Consortium Stephen F. Austin University Collin College Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Early College High School at Brookhaven College Fort Worth Independent School District Dallas Independent School District Tarrant County College Education Service Center Region 10 Education Service Center Region XI
AVATAR Partners
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Read one of the science lessons written for use with high school students by TNT teacher candidates. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills associated with these lessons appear on the plans but not the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS). Select and enter on chart paper for sharing the mathematics and cross-disciplinary CCRS that are supported by the lesson assigned to your group.
The results showed that a variety of standards from these two groups were addressed.
Group Activity
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