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IMSA FOR ALLA presentation to the

Raising Student Achievement Conference December 4, 2007

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CyberQuiz Challengewww.imsa.edu

6th/7th Grade Quiz: Petrol Price Puzzle

A gas station lists three prices on its sign, regular, mid-grade (10 cents more than regular), and premium (10 cents more than mid-grade). Assuming the prices are in whole cents, what is the smallest number of single-digit sign inserts needed for the station to be able to display any possible price set where the price of regular is between $2.00 and $4.00?

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A world class powerhouse for inspiring, challenging and nurturing talented students who will use their exceptional abilities to improve people’s lives.

Provide research-based, practice proven programs to transform mathematics and science education across Illinois and beyond.

Who We Are and What We Do

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The mission of IMSA, the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry, is to ignite and nurture

creative, ethical scientific minds that advance the human condition, through a system distinguished by

profound questions, collaborative relationships, personalized experiential learning, global

networking, generative use of technology and pioneering outreach.

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The mission of IMSA, the world’s leading teaching a nd

learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry, is

to ignite and nurture creative, ethical

scientific minds that advance the human condition, through a system

distinguished by profound questions, collaborative relationships, personalized experiential learning,

global networking, generative use of technology and pioneering outreach.

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The mission of IMSA, the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and

inquiry, is to ignite and nurture creative, ethical

scientific minds that advance the human condition,

through a system distinguished by profound questions, collaborative

relationships, personalized experiential learning,

global networking, generative use of technology

and pioneering outreach.

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IMSA For AllWe have

partners and programs

throughout Illinois and

want to work with you to

expand IMSA’ssupport for

Illinois schools,

students and teachers.

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• Challenging Classes• Unique Inquiry and

Research Projects• Participation in

Interscholastic Athletics and more than 50 clubs

• Leadership Development and Service Learning

• Safety and Security• Opportunity to Flourish

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IMSA as an Option for Talented

Science and Mathematics Students

Welcome to “the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for

imagination and inquiry …”

• IMSA Kids Institute®

• IMSA Excellence 2000+ (E2K+)

• Summer Sleuths/Investigaciones

• PROMISE (pre-admission programs)

• Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS)

PARTNERS FOR STUDENT PATHWAYS• at IMSA, throughout IL and online• school-year, weekend and summer• residential and day

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Kids Institute (KI) Kids Institute (KI)

Programs for Grades 3 to 9Programs for Grades 3 to 9

� School Year: IMSA on Wheels and Weekend Enrichment (Science Saturdays) in your schools and Wednesday field trips to IMSA.

� Summer Programs: Science Explorers week long day camps in school districts and one- to three-week residential camps at IMSA.

� Hands on, problem-centered learning.

� Taught by IMSA staff and students.

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IMSA Excellence 2000+ IMSA Excellence 2000+

�After-school math/science program for talented, motivated students

�Middle level - grades 6, 7, 8

�Late elementary - grades 4 and 5

E2K+E2K+

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IMSA E2K+ GoalsIMSA E2K+ Goals

� Increase/maintain student interest, involvement and literacy in science and math

� Enhance teacher knowledge and skills

� Stimulate excellence at the school

� Increase access to programming for students historically underrepresented in math and science throughout the state

www.imsa.edu/programs/e2k

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IMSA E2K+IMSA E2K+94 schools in 79 sites across Illinois since 200094 schools in 79 sites across Illinois since 2000

www.imsa.edu/programs/e2k

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In Their Own Words

E2K+ introduced me to a new way of learning. I will always be grateful to E2K+ for exposing me to IMSA and servin g as a guide toward my dream of becoming an IMSA student. Former middle school student from Chicago who becam e an IMSA student

There is much more to math and science beyond the t ext book…the program used many fun and interesting acti vities to excite kids about math and science. Former middle school student from Champaign

In an 8th grade class we used an IMSA ON WHEELS DVD as a jumping off point for a chapter on chemical changes . Kids loved it & decided that's the way they need to lear n every concept because they GOT IT!!!!!Middle school students as reported by teacher at Van derpoel Academy, a Chicago Public School

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• IMSA Excellence 2000+

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL)– Institutes and Networks

• Mathematical Investigations (MI)– Algebra II/Trig/Pre-Calculus

• IMSA Great Minds Program®– World Famous Guest Speakers

• Consultation

Partners in Teacher Development

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IMSA E2K+ IMSA E2K+

ProgramProgram

� School (or group of schools) apply

� IMSA designs curriculum units and provides materials

� Teachers attend 5-7 days of professional development each year

� Students attend at least 64 hours per year

www.imsa.edu/programs/e2k

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IMSA E2K+ Curriculum UnitsIMSA E2K+ Curriculum UnitsFocus on IMSA’s Core Competency Attributes

�Competency driven

�Inquiry based

�Problem centered

�Integrative…and the Illinois Learning Standards Applications of Learning�Solving Problems

�Communicating

�Using Technology

�Working on Teams

�Making Connectionswww.imsa.edu/programs/e2k

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HandsHands--on/Mindson/Minds--on Inquiryon Inquiry

� Students seek answers to complex questions

�Activities build on prior knowledge

�Cooperative skills developed through team work

www.imsa.edu/programs/e2k

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Content FocusedContent Focused

�Fits with state and national standards

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� Deepens student understanding � Engaging activities � Fun for kids

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Problem-Based LearningPBL is focused experiential learning organized around the investigation and resolution of messy, real-world problems.

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IMSA’s PBLNetwork provides professional development for educators at varying points on their PBL learning journey:

• Introductory institutes for educators new to PBL

• Instruction/guidance for PBL practitioners to deepen their understanding

• Facilitator development for veteran PBL practitioners ready to share their learning with others

• Administrator Academies to nurture a school culture of collaborative inquiry

• Special events for all educators interested in inquiry-based learning.

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In Their Own WordsThe professional development has really been great. They tell me they actually DO what the students are going to do…They have a sense of really being in command of the subj ect matter and how to deliver it in the most effective way. Middle School Principal, Markham, IL

The training provided by E2K+ can and is used by th e teachers who receive the training. It does have a positive e ffect on the learning of our students.K-8 Chicago Public School Teacher

We believe that it has made a difference in the liv es of the kids we work with. It has enhanced their knowledge of ma th, science, higher order thinking skills and interpersonal skil ls and communication. As the adults in the program, we, to o, have gained much. Junior High School Science Teacher, Hillsboro, IL

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ROI to Illinois

3,564 graduates

50%+ attend IL universities and colleges

Alumni create jobs and fill the void in STEM and R&D

Outreach60,000 students23,500 teachers

Faculty and staff professional contributions

Policy leadership: Diversified Faculty Initiative

andmore!

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Fermilab ScientistHIGH ENERGY PHYSICS HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS Andy Andy HockerHocker ’’9191

Cheryl Heinz ’’89 Biology Professor Benedictine University

Sam Sam YaganYagan ’’9595 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Online Service Applications Online Service Applications Billboard magazine Billboard magazine ““ top top 30 under 3030 under 30 ”” most influential most influential executivesexecutives

Andrea Andrea CrollCroll ’’9797

Aircraft Systems Aircraft Systems EngineerEngineerHamilton SundstrandHamilton Sundstrand

Ronjon Paul ’’89 Spinal Surgeon

Amanda L Amanda L ShanbaumShanbaum ’’9696Forensic Scientist IL State Police

Gamer, Student, Entrepreneur, CEO

Michael Brody Michael Brody ’’9696Assistant Deputy Director Assistant Deputy Director DCEODCEO-- Homeland Security Homeland Security Market Development BureauMarket Development Bureau

Jessica D. Yagan ’’95 addresses worldwide food supply chain

for McDonalds Corporation

John Hoesley ’89Partner at Prism Capital Corporation

Ray Stadt ’’93 High School Science Teacher to underserved minority youths

TUWANDA WILLIAMSON TUWANDA WILLIAMSON ’’9191Inner City Chicago Physician

Jay Jay BudzikBudzik ’’9595

IMSA Graduates in Illinois

(examples)

DAN MOOREHEADDAN MOOREHEAD ’’05

Founder and CTO, MediaRiver

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Let’s partner to ignite and nurture the creative, ethical scientific minds in your school district. Working together we can help tomorrow’s leaders

realize their full potential to advance the

human condition.

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Today’s Presenters

IMSA PresidentMax McGee 630.907.5037 maxmcgee@imsa.edu

IMSA Vice President for External Educational Programs Kristin Ciesemier 630.907.5036 kciesem@imsa.edu