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UNDERAGE STUDENTS ARE NOT THE ENEMY By: Eden Jarman The goal of the Arizona STEM Network is to: 1. Increase math and science achievement for all Arizona Students. 2. Establish STEM as a priority in all Arizona Communities. 3. Increase the number of students graduating with STEM degrees and credentials at the post- secondary level. The AZ STEM Initiative Underage students are restricted from online registration. Subject to instructor approval regard less of academic standing. CGCC restricts students from being able to take science courses until they are 16 regardless of their competency. Danielle McBurnett At age 15 earned an Associate degree with highest distinction with a 4.0 GPA from Chandler- Gilbert Community College. Graduated summa cum laude with her BSN from the ASU College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation at 17 years old. DID YOU KNOW? Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 2007 59% 58% 56% 49% 42% 39% 2008 59% 61% 61% 51% 44% 41% 2009 63% 64% 66% 57% 49% 43% 2010 62% 65% 68% 60% 52% 49% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on Grades 2-7 Math and Science CST’s Over Time •Underage students (ages 12-17) are restricted from taking STEM courses at some of the MCCCD schools. •The non uniformity serves to send a message of ignorance or indifference, neither option reflects a support of STEM •MCCCD has the infrastructure already in place to play a key role in the support of educational development within the STEM fields by welcoming qualified students of all ages.
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UNDERAGE STUDENTS ARE NOT THE ENEMY �By: Eden Jarman
v The goal of the Arizona STEM Network is to:
1. Increase math and science achievement for all Arizona Students.
2. Establish STEM as a priority in all Arizona Communities.
3. Increase the number of students graduating with STEM degrees and credentials at the post-secondary level.
The �AZ �STEM �Initiative �
v Underage students are restricted from online
registration. v Subject to instructor approval regard less of
academic standing. v CGCC restricts students from being able to take
science courses until they are 16 regardless of
their competency.
Danielle �McBurnett �v At age 15 earned an Associate
degree with highest distinction with a 4.0 GPA from Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
v Graduated summa cum laude with her BSN from the ASU College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation at 17 years old.
DID YOU KNOW?�
Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 2007 59% 58% 56% 49% 42% 39% 2008 59% 61% 61% 51% 44% 41% 2009 63% 64% 66% 57% 49% 43% 2010 62% 65% 68% 60% 52% 49%
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• Underage students (ages 12-17) are restricted from taking STEM courses at some of the MCCCD schools.
• The non uniformity serves to send a message of ignorance or indifference, neither option reflects a support of STEM
• MCCCD has the infrastructure already in place to play a key role in the support of educational development within the STEM fields by welcoming qualified students of all ages.
