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Welcome!
National Science Foundation STEP Grant Operation ∫teM Advisory Board Meeting
May 10th, 2013Cleveland State University - Julka Hall
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Meredith Bond, CSU Dean College of Sciences and Health Professions
Jan Morrison, President & CEO Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES)
Ellen Burts-Cooper, Senior Managing Partner, Improve Consulting and Training Group
Susan Nagorney, Math Department Coordinator, Cuyahoga Community College/Metro
Thomas Geaghen, CSU Director of Institutional Research Dustin Reed, Coordinator, CSU Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC)
Brian Harper, Associate Professor, CSU Department of Curriculum and Foundations
Julie Rittenhouse, Director, CSU Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations
Edward Hren, Partner, Chagrin Valley Engineering, LTD Victor Ruiz, Executive Director, Esperanza, Inc.Anette Karlsson, CSU Dean, Fenn College of Engineering Ieda Rodrigues, PreCalc Coordinator, CSU Department of
Mathematics
Felipe Martins, Calculus Coordinator, CSU Department of Mathematics
Wanda Shippy, Social Responsibility Manager, Progressive
Jeff McClellan, Head of School, MC2STEM High School Sajit Zachariah (Zac), CSU Dean, College of Education & Human Services
Jianping Zhu, CSU Senior Vice Provost & Dean of College of Graduate Studies
Operation ∫teM Advisory Board MembersGeorge Walker, Interim Provost and Honorary Advisory Board Chair
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Operation ∫teM Team Members
John Holcomb, PI, Mathematics
Stephen Duffy, Co-Pi, Civil Engineering
Debbie Jackson, Co-Pi, Teacher Education
Andrew Resnick, Co-Pi, Physics
Susan Carver, Project Coordinator
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Last year, CSU was awarded a National Science Foundation STEP Grant, NSF-DUE*-STEP**-1161152.
The purpose of NSF-STEP, a congressionally-mandated program, is to increase the number of STEM graduates in U.S. Colleges and Universities.
* Department of Undergraduate Education ** Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
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What is Operation ∫teM? ◦Why?, Mission, Targeted Population, Summary of
Program Features & Timeline, Support & Goals Detailed Program Features Progress to Date ∫teM Peer Teachers Feedback
Overview
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Why Operation ∫teM?
Currently, CSU has aFirst Time Full Time Freshman (FTFTF)
6-year graduation rate of 34%.
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Targeting Precalculus Students
NOTE: College-ready STEM freshmen place into Calculus I Precalculus students are already behind
IN THE 2004 COHORT: 88 students (45%) started in MTH 167 (Precalculus I) Of the Precalculus I students, 43% graduated within
six years
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We also found that 95 students (49%) received a grade of D, F, or W in at least one of the precalculus or calculus courses.
Among students with D, F, or W, 61% did not graduate within 6 years (compared to 38% among students not receiving a D, F, or W in any precalculus or calculus class).
Thus, a student is 60% more likely not to receive a degree from CSU if they fail a precalculus or calculus course than if they pass all their precalculus or calculus courses.
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An analysis of underrepresented minority students in the 2004 cohort reveals:
28 (14%) of students were Hispanic or Black; Among these 28 students, only 4 completed a degree; In addition, 22 of these 28 students received a grade of
D, F, or W in at least one of the precalculus or calculus courses, while the rate for non-minorities was 44%.
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Thoughts?
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Mission
Operation ∫teM provides students with:
a community of peers preparation & assistance in precalculus and calculus research opportunities
to promote successful CSU STEM graduates.
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Summary of Program Features
◦∫teM Peer Teachers◦Project Based Learning (PBL)◦∫teM Education Summer Conference◦Summer Institute for Op∫tem Scholars◦Precalculus I & II with Supplementary Learning Assistance (SLA) ◦Calculus I & II and SLA◦Research Experiences
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MTH 167PreCalc I
(Aug-Dec)
MTH 182: Calc IIMTH 167: PreCalc I
(Aug-Dec)
MTH 168PreCalc II(Jan-May)
PHY 301: ResearchMTH 168: PreCalc II
(Jan-May)
Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)
MTH 181: Calc I (June-July) Summer Institute (August)
Research Experience (August)
2013
2014
2015
Recruitment of
∫teM Peer Teachers
(April)
Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)
∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)
Summer Institute (August)
Recruitment of
∫teM Peer Teachers
(April)
Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)
MTH 181: Calc I (June-July) Summer Institute (August)
MTH 182: Calc IIMTH 167: PreCalc I
(Aug-Dec)
Timeline of Program Features
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Academic, Social & Financial Support
2-week Summer Institute early August Community of peers ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)
Teach/Mentor/Tutor FTFTFs 1:10 SPT-Student Ratio in Pre-Calc, Calc & SLAs Program Coordinator (Susan) will teach ASC 101 Paid Summer Courses Research Opportunities
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Goals
1. Increase the number of STEM graduates by 20% to 313 graduates by Spring 2018.
Increase the pass rate from 49% to 75% for each FTFTF cohort’s first attempt of Pre-Calculus and
Calculus.
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College Department Number of 2010STEM Graduates
College of Science (7 majors)
97
College of Engineering (7 majors)
119
Computer Science (College of Business)
45
Total 261
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Goals - Continued
2. Use Project-Based Learning to make a significant impact on the culture of teaching students in STEM disciplines.
3. Increase the number and diversity of students engaging in STEM disciplines.
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Opinions/Feedback
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Who are they and how are they supported?
10 CSU students proficient in calculus, teaching & mentoring 4 Math and/or STEM Majors 6 CSUTeach Pre-Service Math Teachers
Paid through Math Lab Fees, CSUTeach Funds, and Operation ∫teM NSF Grant Funds
Program Feature 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)
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120 Hours of Hands-on & Applied Training May 2013
32 hours of Problem Based Learning
August 2013 8 hours of teaching, tutoring & mentoring 80 hours of applied training during Summer Institute
Program Feature: 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)
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SPTs’ Responsibilities
10 hours per week per semester 5 contact hours with FTFTFs in Pre-Calc & Calculus
classes including SLA Instruction 5 hours lesson planning, 1-on-1 tutoring, mentoring
& SPT meetings
Program Feature10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)
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Discussion Questions
Other skills and resources we need to integrate into SPT training?
Strengths/weaknesses of the plan for SPTs?
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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions
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“In Project Based Learning, students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student ‘voice and choice,’ rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations.”www.bie.org
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Goals of PBL Seminar
Teach faculty and SPTs about PBL Create projects that will be incorporated in pre-calculus
and calculus classes Engage in ongoing discussions about PBL in higher
education Publish several of the PBLs in STEM journals
Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions
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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions
Year One Participants
5 math faculty 4 engineering faculty 1 physics faculty 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers
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PBL Seminar Attributes
Faculty and SPTs work in teams Each day includes time to learn and time to work Goal for 4 days is to have strong outline of several projects
that will be integrated into precalculus and calculus by instructors and SPTs
Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions
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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions
PBL Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to PBL and the process, an example, and brainstorming of ideas
Day 2: Precalculus objectives, brainstorm and revise project ideas Day 3: Big idea, determine product, and assessment of product Day 4: Revisions, continue planning, and presentation of ideas
to one another
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Discussion
Are there local STEM faculty involved in PBL in higher education to whom we should reach out?
Are there other resources we need to reach out to and incorporate?
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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference
Formerly the Engineering Education Summer Conference (2013 = 6th Year)
Supported by University Transportation Center, Fenn Academy & College of Engineering
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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference
Who: 54 teachers When: June 18 & 19 Where: Progressive Insurance & CSU
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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference
June 18 Introduction to Progressive STEM Outreach
Featured board games: Progressive Parkway & Progressive CSI Mathematics Common Core and Next Generation Science
Standards Arduino Boards for K-12 Tours of Progressive
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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference
June 19 4 teacher presentations of activities integrating STEM in K-6 and 7-12 Keynote speaker, Joseph Marencik (organized the 1st conference in 2008)
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Discussion
Ideas for planning 2014 conference Location Funding Others
Other feedback
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Program Feature2-week Summer Institute (August 12th-23rd)
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Who: Minimum 30 OpStem Scholars at precalc level Where: CSU Campus When: August 12th – 23rd, 2013 (2 wks./80 hrs. before start of Fall semester)
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Building of community of peers Introduction to PBL Review of precalculus skills Software (ALEKS) introduction Academic success strategies Introduction to CSU campus and support services STEM guest speakers regarding careers
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Discussion Questions:
Do we invite parents to the Summer Institute? What other skill sets do we need to foster? What other opportunities or resources must we
leverage?
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Class size capped at 30 Every precalculus section (5) taught with SLA
SLA = two extra hours of SteM Peer Teacher-led instruction Three (3) of all (5) precalculus sections:
taught with PBL assisted by 3 ∫teM Peer Teachers
Program Feature: Precalculus I & II with SLA
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3 precalc I & II sections = 90 students served each semester 1:10 ratio in each section and SLA Same instructor and ∫teM Peer Teacher continues to
next semester
Program Feature: Precalculus I & II with SLA
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Successful MTH 167 & 168 Op∫teM Scholars enrollin 8-week Calculus I course during Summer
Minimum 30 Op∫teM Scholars receive stipend of $1000 for incentive and to offset lost summer job wages
No cost for tuition
Program FeatureCalculus 1 – Sophomore Summer
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Provost provides instructor salary
Students earn Calculus I credit through the credit-by-exam process
Continued support with ∫teM Peer Teachers
Program FeatureCalculus 1 – Sophomore Summer, continued
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Discussion Question
In addition to offering the 8-week Calculus I class during the summer, shall we offer a 6-week Calculus I and 6-week calculus-based physics class together with a class?
Other feedback
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Planned Activity Research Experience – Sophomore Spring
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Operation ∫teM Scholars enroll in SCI 301 - Research Methods (CSUTeach course)
Introduce students to scientific processes Provide opportunities for students to engage in scientific
research Design and perform experiments in a laboratory setting Prepares students for a summer research experience as
well as future scientific/research opportunities
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Discussion Question
Thoughts? Ideas/suggestions for on-campus and off-campus
summer internships for the Op ∫teM Scholars?
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Successful Calculus I Op∫teM Scholars enrollin Calculus II during Fall of sophomore year
taught with PBL continued support ∫teM Peer Teachers during
class and SLA
(In Fall, new cohort of Op∫teM Scholars begin Calculus I as well.)
Program FeatureCalculus II – Sophomore Fall
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Progress to Date
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Enrolled 10 Math, Physic and Engineering Faculty & 10 SPTs in PBL Seminar scheduled for May 20-23, 2013
SteM Education Conference at Progressive & CSU on June 18 & 19 filled to capacity (54 participants registered within 1 wk.)
Began recruitment of FTFTFs and marketing of Operation ∫teM and during April 6th Open House
Established Operation ∫teM email, website link, brochure, Facebook page and Twitter account!
Hired 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (3 are here today)
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Thank you!
Next Operation SteM Advisory Board Meeting:
Friday, January 30th, 2014