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FCRSTEM
Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics
Florida State University
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Created by the Florida Legislature
“The purpose of the center is increasing student achievement in mathematics and science, with an emphasis on K-12 education.”
Chapter 1004.86, Florida Statutes
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Multi-disciplinary research center
Jointly administered by:
• FSU College of Arts & Sciences
• FSU College of Education
• FSU Learning Systems Institute, Office of the Provost
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Center Director, Harry Kroto, Ph.D.
Nobel Laureate
Buckminsterfullerine(“buckyballs”)
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Primary roles
• Research• Testing models of teacher preparation• Technical assistance to state and
districts• Dissemination of evidence-based
practices
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Research: Six multi-year studies
1. The effectiveness of GEMS professional development in elementary and middle schools
2. The effectiveness of assessment-to-instruction software (A2i) designed to help elementary teachers individualize science instruction
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Research
3. Current use of technology-based science and math instruction in middle and high schools
4. Relative effectiveness of elementary mathematics curricula
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Research
5. Effectiveness of the Texas Instruments Model Districts Program, a systemic intervention for closing the mathematics achievement gap in middle and high schools.
6. Cognitive processes leading to superior performance in advanced placement (AP) math and science courses.
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FSU-Teach
• Model: UTeach at University of Texas at Austin
• Goal: Attract science majors into the teaching profession and provide them with exceptional preparation for teaching science or mathematics
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FSUTeachKey features: Recruitment & marketing strategiesStrong content preparation & high-quality pedagogical preparation including early, successful teaching experiencesInstruction by master teachers & FSU FacultyPayment of teachers for pre-clinical & clinical supervisionStrong induction program
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Support for state-level initiatives: - Revision and implementation of standards
- Increasing the rigor of the curriculum
- Assessment
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Specifics• Advise on revision of standards
• Rate the standards on rigor (workgroups)
• Develop a standards database
• Revise course frameworks (workgroups)
• Recommend assessment instruments to inform instruction
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Females and Minorities Plan to increase participation and success
in STEM education
In partnership with- School districts- Universities- Community colleges- Business community- Private, non-profit partners
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Content Enhancement RoutinesStrategies to help teachers focus on targeted information, present information explicitly, prompt students to elaborate and make ideas and relationships concrete.
Visual devices to help students organize, understand, remember, and apply information presented in class.
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Global Educational Outreach (GEO)
Free Internet modules to help teachers: - Teach important scientific concepts - Introduce students to cutting edge science
- Get kids excited about learning science and becoming scientists
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Math & Science Partnership Grants
• Coordination of Evaluation
• Science grants in 2007-08; both the following year
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Dissemination
- Regional colloquia
- Biennial conference
- Marketing plan - info on STEM education and careers to parents, students and teachers through the media and technology
- Student achievement briefs
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www.fcrstem.org
