Mathematics and Science Partnerships program U.S. Department of Education Regional Conferences February - March, 2006

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) Overview The Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP), authorized in NCLB under Title II, Part B, is a formula grants program to the states designed to support professional development programs in mathematics and science for elementary and secondary teachers. The MSP program is designed to improve the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by providing teachers with quality and ongoing professional development opportunities that improve their subject matter knowledge and promote research-based teaching methods that lead to increases in student achievement. Partnerships between high-need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Funding History FY’ 2002: $12.5 million FY’ 2003: $100 millionFY’ 2004: $150 million FY’ 2005: $180 million FY’ 2006: $182 million

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) Congress appropriates funds for program. Projects submit annual/final reports to ED within 60 days of cycle completion. States fund winning project proposals. States submit a copy of funded proposals to ED 30 days after award date. Funds are released to the States through a formula grant (percent below poverty). States distribute funds on a competitive basis to partnerships consisting of Arts and Science faculty at an IHE and a “high need” LEA.

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) The law requires States to… Define “high need” schools and teachers; Run a discretionary grant competition; and Fund projects that have an evaluation and accountability plan which includes rigorous objectives that measure IMPACT on teacher knowledge and student learning. The law requires all funded Projects to… Submit an annual and final report to ED demonstrating progress towards achieving the goals indicated in original proposal.

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) First Year Subjects Targeted by MSPs Math: 50.8%Science: 26.3% Math and Science: 22.9% Source: Brookings Institute Subject AreaAverage Algebra33.8% Geometry25.9% Problem Solving23.7% Probability & Statistics19.5% Arithmetic14.7% Technology-Students10.5% Math: All Grades Subject AreaAverage MS Physical Science21.1% MS Life Science17.7% HS Physics7.9% HS Chemistry7.1% HS Biology6.4% HS Environmental Science3.3% Content of MSP Professional Development Science—Secondary Grades

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) First Year Number of Teachers Served MSPs No. of TeachersPercent Less than or equal to – Greater than Duration (in months) of MSPs Duration Percent < 24 months months months months38.9 > 36 months0.9 Source: Brookings Institute

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) First Year Source: Brookings Institute

Mathematics and Science Partnerships program (MSP) First Year Source: Brookings Institute Activities of MSPs ActivitiesPercent Professional Development99.2% Summer Institute91.7% Follow-up During Year92.5% Undergrads/Grads18.4% Labs23.3% Calculators15.7% Manipulatives24.1% ActivitiesAverage Summer Institute Hours72.7 Follow-up Hours58.1