1. The Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia A Program of the National Science Foundation at La Salle University

2. How to improve math and science education given the complexity of the system? What role can Higher Ed faculty play in this process? How do we know if what we try is working? R. Elmore - systems approach 46% of new teachers leave within 5 years -R. Ingersoll

3. NSF Math - Science Partnership Program 70 projects nationwide Varying scope: targeted or comprehensive www.mspnet.org

4. Mid-Atlantic Environment - many small school districts - many small and medium sized colleges and universities.

5. MSPGP: 46 school districts; 13 IHEs www.mspgp.org Goal: Improve student achievement by increasing The quality, quantity and diversity of the teacher workforce.

6. Interventions How People Learn: research based teaching methods and curriculum. IHEs - revising their pre-service preparation programs Working with in-service teachers during the year Summer institutes: –Co-designed by higher ed and secondary teacher. Learning Communities: –For principals –For curriculum coordinators –For teachers –For high ed faculty

7. Infection model of change via personal relationships Leadership Institute Joint IHE - Secondary Pedagogy Seminar.

8. How People Learn 3 Key Principles: –Previous knowledge including misconnceptions –Key Concepts (linked to factual knowledge) –Metacognition

9. Formative Assessment = Assessment for Learning Vs. Summative Assessment

10. It’s all about the kids