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The Montana Math and Science The Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MMSTI)Teacher Initiative (MMSTI)
MMSTI Steering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 3 February 2009 – Helena, MT
State Institutions:
• The University of Montana - Missoula
• The University of Montana Western
• Montana State University - Bozeman
• Montana State University -Billings
• Montana State University -Northern
Data Collection and Analysis Overview
Teaching Vacancies
*Reported by 84 of 427 Public School Districts (20%) ** Reported by 71 of 423 Public School Districts (17%)
Current Teaching Vacancies Posted on the OPI Website
Position TotalsK-8 Elementary School Teachers 4Middle School/ Junior High Math and/or Science Teachers
3
High School Math Teachers 3High School Science Teachers 4
Recommendations for Future Data Collection
EffortsAll State Universities and Private Institutions should consider
posting education job vacancies on the OPI website.
Continually review and track job postings on OPI website to determine the number of K-8 and 5-12 math and/or science teaching vacancies throughout FY09.
2. Teaching Licenses and Endorsements Issued Annually
by OPI (2006-2008)All teachers are issued either a Class 1 Professional license or Class 2 Standard License with one or more endorsements. This initiative only reviewed data for the following endorsement areas:
• K-8
• Biology
• Broadfield (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Physics
• Mathematics
K-8 Elementary Education Licensures and
Endorsements Issued Annually
5-12 Secondary Math & Science Licensures and Endorsements Issued
Annually
5-12 Secondary Math & Science Licensure and Endorsements Issued
Annually
Percentages of Education Graduates Who Apply for Licensure in the State of
Montana K-8 Elementary
Education: Bachelor's, Post -Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degrees
• 2006 2006 93% 93%
• 20072007 90% 90%
• 2008 2008 90% 90%
Status of Ongoing Data Collection Process to
Date Identification of current teachers teaching
outside of their endorsement areas In progress
Tracking annual vacancies In progress
Opportunties for Montana
1. Annual Production by Teaching Major
Annual Production by Teaching Major
2006 – 2007 data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS reports; 2008 preliminary data aggregated from licensure specialist’s records; eight of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.
2006 – 2007 data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS reports; 2008 preliminary data aggregated from licensure specialist’s records; eight of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.
2. Pipeline Data
Currently enrolled students in Teacher Education Programs
Three of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.
3. Students’ Interests
Degree
Major Bachelors MS Ph.D
Biology 119 4 6
Chemistry 66 8 2Geo/Earth Sciences 62 9 9
Physics 13 7 0
Mathematics 63 9 3
Degree
Major Bachelors MS Ph.D
Biology 24 2 0
Chemistry 3 0 0Geo/Earth Sciences 5 0 0
Physics 6 0 0
Mathematics 45 2 0
Non-Teaching Graduate data aggregated by OCHE, December 2008. Graduate data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS, FY 2006.
4. Improving Access and
Equity
Elementary Education Graduates
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Total Percentage
of Men
M F M F M F
K-8 33 228 34 157 42 205 16%
Source: Institutional data reports; seven of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.
Improving Access and Equity for 5-12 Secondary Math and Science
TeachersSecondary Education
Math or Sciences
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 Percentage of Women*
5-12 M F M F M FBiology 10 7 8 3 10 0 48% Chemistry 0 1 0 0 0 0 100%General Science (Broadfield)
3 0 6 2 4 3 28%
Geo Science/Earth Science
0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Mathematics 13 11 5 6 9 4 44%Physics 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Source: Institutional data reports; seven of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.* Totals and percentages do not account for unreported gender at three campuses .
Curricular Structures for 5-12 Secondary Math and Science
Majors*1. Overview of Requirements for Becoming a 5-12 Secondary Math or Science teacher;
2. Example of Secondary Education Core Courses and Supporting Course Requirements for Degrees with Teaching Options in:
A. Mathematics
B. Chemistry
C. General Science Broadfield
3. Comparison of Course Requirements for a Broadfield Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement vs. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
4. Example of Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core Requirements;
* Only the five selected MUS campuses were used for the analysis of curricular structures.
Degree Requirements Total Number of Required Courses
General Education Core 11 - 15
Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core 8
Majors Core Courses
Mathematics (offered on all five campuses) 9 – 12
Biology (offered on four of five campuses) 7 – 10
Chemistry (offered on three of five campuses) 12 – 14
Earth Science (offered on one campus) 10
General Science Broadfield (offered on three campuses) 14 – 17
Physics (offered on two campuses) 8 – 10
Source: Course catalogs from the five selected MUS Campuses, January 2009.
A. Example of Secondary Education (Mathematics Major) Core and
Supporting Coursework RequirementsCore and Supporting Course Requirements Credits
1 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4
2 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4
3 Calculus of Function Several Variables 4
4 Introduction to Differential Equations 4
5 Introduction to Higher Math 3
6 Foundations of Discrete Math 3
7 Modern Geometry 3
8 Advanced Calculus I 3
9 Math Modeling for Teachers 3
10 College Physics I 4
11 Statistics for Scientist and Engineers 3
Sample from one MUS campus - current catalog.
B. Example of Secondary Education (Chemistry Major) Core and Supporting Coursework RequirementsCore and Supporting Course Requirements Credits
1 College Chemistry and Laboratory 10
2 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory 10
3 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing 3
4 Physical Chemistry 8
5 Quantitative Analysis Instrumental Methods 4
6 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements 4
7 Inorganic Chemistry 6
8 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 4
9 Computer Modeling 3
10 Calculus I, II, III 12
11 Statistics 4
12 General Physics 10
13 Environmental Perspectives 2
14 Laboratory Safety 1
15 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar 1Sample from one MUS Campus – current catalog; Note: Some core/supporting courses requirements satisfy General Education requirements.
Course Prefix
Core and Supporting Course Requirements Credits
1 BIOL Organismal Biology 4
2 BIOL Molecular & Cellular Biology 4
3 BIOL Principles of Genetics 3
4 BIOL Principles of Ecology 3
5 BIOL Principles of Evolution 3
6 BIOL Animal Physiology 3
7 MB General Microbiology 3
8 GEOL Historical Geology 3
9 & 10 CHEM General Chemistry I & II 6
11 CHEM Elements of Organic Chemistry 5
12 ESCI Physical Geology 4
13 ESCI Physical Geography 4
14 & 15 PHYS College Physics I & II 8
16 PHYS Solar System Astronomy 4
17 MATH Calculus and Analytical Geometry 4
Sample from one MUS campus - current catalog.
Endorsement Required Number of Core Courses
Required Number of Courses for Broadfield
Endorsement
Biology 7 – 10 4 – 6
Chemistry 12 – 14 2 – 3
Physics 8 – 10 2 – 3
Source: Selected MUS Campus catalogs from institutions that offer courses in the above corresponding endorsement areas.
Example of Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core Requirements
for Mathematics or Chemistry Majors
Example of secondary professional preparation education core course requirements retrieved from one MUS Campus catalog, January 2009.
Requirements Credits
Introduction to Psychology 3
Health Issues of Children and Adolescents 3
Native American Studies 3
Educational Psychology and Measurements 3
Instructional Media and Computer Applications 3
Exceptionality and Classroom Management 3
Ethics and Policy Issues 3
Teaching Math in Middle and Secondary Schools 3
OR
Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 3
Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate 0-3
Student Teaching for Secondary Teachers 14
Leadership from the Governor and First Lady
Conclusions
1. What additional information may be necessary?
2. Discussion of potential structures to identify solutions.
Next Steps…Sub-Committees
1. Assignments
2. Closure