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Welcome!

National Science Foundation STEP Grant Operation ∫teM Advisory Board Meeting

May 10th, 2013Cleveland State University - Julka Hall

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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Meredith Bond, CSU Dean College of Sciences and Health Professions

Jan Morrison, President & CEO Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES)

Ellen Burts-Cooper, Senior Managing Partner, Improve Consulting and Training Group

Susan Nagorney, Math Department Coordinator, Cuyahoga Community College/Metro

Thomas Geaghen, CSU Director of Institutional Research Dustin Reed, Coordinator, CSU Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC)

Brian Harper, Associate Professor, CSU Department of Curriculum and Foundations

Julie Rittenhouse, Director, CSU Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations

Edward Hren, Partner, Chagrin Valley Engineering, LTD Victor Ruiz, Executive Director, Esperanza, Inc.Anette Karlsson, CSU Dean, Fenn College of Engineering Ieda Rodrigues, PreCalc Coordinator, CSU Department of

Mathematics

Felipe Martins, Calculus Coordinator, CSU Department of Mathematics

Wanda Shippy, Social Responsibility Manager, Progressive

Jeff McClellan, Head of School, MC2STEM High School Sajit Zachariah (Zac), CSU Dean, College of Education & Human Services

Jianping Zhu, CSU Senior Vice Provost & Dean of College of Graduate Studies

Operation ∫teM Advisory Board MembersGeorge Walker, Interim Provost and Honorary Advisory Board Chair

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Operation ∫teM Team Members

John Holcomb, PI, Mathematics

Stephen Duffy, Co-Pi, Civil Engineering

Debbie Jackson, Co-Pi, Teacher Education

Andrew Resnick, Co-Pi, Physics

Susan Carver, Project Coordinator

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Last year, CSU was awarded a National Science Foundation STEP Grant, NSF-DUE*-STEP**-1161152.

The purpose of NSF-STEP, a congressionally-mandated program, is to increase the number of STEM graduates in U.S. Colleges and Universities.

* Department of Undergraduate Education ** Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program

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What is Operation ∫teM? ◦Why?, Mission, Targeted Population, Summary of

Program Features & Timeline, Support & Goals Detailed Program Features Progress to Date ∫teM Peer Teachers Feedback

Overview

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Why Operation ∫teM?

Currently, CSU has aFirst Time Full Time Freshman (FTFTF)

6-year graduation rate of 34%.

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Targeting Precalculus Students

NOTE: College-ready STEM freshmen place into Calculus I Precalculus students are already behind

IN THE 2004 COHORT: 88 students (45%) started in MTH 167 (Precalculus I) Of the Precalculus I students, 43% graduated within

six years

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We also found that 95 students (49%) received a grade of D, F, or W in at least one of the precalculus or calculus courses.

Among students with D, F, or W, 61% did not graduate within 6 years (compared to 38% among students not receiving a D, F, or W in any precalculus or calculus class).

Thus, a student is 60% more likely not to receive a degree from CSU if they fail a precalculus or calculus course than if they pass all their precalculus or calculus courses.

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An analysis of underrepresented minority students in the 2004 cohort reveals:

28 (14%) of students were Hispanic or Black; Among these 28 students, only 4 completed a degree; In addition, 22 of these 28 students received a grade of

D, F, or W in at least one of the precalculus or calculus courses, while the rate for non-minorities was 44%.

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Thoughts?

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Mission

Operation ∫teM provides students with:

a community of peers preparation & assistance in precalculus and calculus research opportunities

to promote successful CSU STEM graduates.

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Summary of Program Features

◦∫teM Peer Teachers◦Project Based Learning (PBL)◦∫teM Education Summer Conference◦Summer Institute for Op∫tem Scholars◦Precalculus I & II with Supplementary Learning Assistance (SLA) ◦Calculus I & II and SLA◦Research Experiences

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MTH 167PreCalc I

(Aug-Dec)

MTH 182: Calc IIMTH 167: PreCalc I

(Aug-Dec)

MTH 168PreCalc II(Jan-May)

PHY 301: ResearchMTH 168: PreCalc II

(Jan-May)

Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)

MTH 181: Calc I (June-July) Summer Institute (August)

Research Experience (August)

2013

2014

2015

Recruitment of

∫teM Peer Teachers

(April)

Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)

∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)

Summer Institute (August)

Recruitment of

∫teM Peer Teachers

(April)

Project-Based Learning Seminar (May)∫teM Education Summer Conference (June)

MTH 181: Calc I (June-July) Summer Institute (August)

MTH 182: Calc IIMTH 167: PreCalc I

(Aug-Dec)

Timeline of Program Features

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Academic, Social & Financial Support

2-week Summer Institute early August Community of peers ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)

Teach/Mentor/Tutor FTFTFs 1:10 SPT-Student Ratio in Pre-Calc, Calc & SLAs Program Coordinator (Susan) will teach ASC 101 Paid Summer Courses Research Opportunities

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Goals

1. Increase the number of STEM graduates by 20% to 313 graduates by Spring 2018.

Increase the pass rate from 49% to 75% for each FTFTF cohort’s first attempt of Pre-Calculus and

Calculus.

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College Department Number of 2010STEM Graduates

College of Science (7 majors)

97

College of Engineering (7 majors)

119

Computer Science (College of Business)

45

Total 261

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Goals - Continued

2. Use Project-Based Learning to make a significant impact on the culture of teaching students in STEM disciplines.

3. Increase the number and diversity of students engaging in STEM disciplines.

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Opinions/Feedback

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Who are they and how are they supported?

10 CSU students proficient in calculus, teaching & mentoring 4 Math and/or STEM Majors 6 CSUTeach Pre-Service Math Teachers

Paid through Math Lab Fees, CSUTeach Funds, and Operation ∫teM NSF Grant Funds

Program Feature 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)

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120 Hours of Hands-on & Applied Training May 2013

32 hours of Problem Based Learning

August 2013 8 hours of teaching, tutoring & mentoring 80 hours of applied training during Summer Institute

Program Feature: 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)

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SPTs’ Responsibilities

10 hours per week per semester 5 contact hours with FTFTFs in Pre-Calc & Calculus

classes including SLA Instruction 5 hours lesson planning, 1-on-1 tutoring, mentoring

& SPT meetings

Program Feature10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (SPTs)

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Discussion Questions

Other skills and resources we need to integrate into SPT training?

Strengths/weaknesses of the plan for SPTs?

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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions

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“In Project Based Learning, students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem, or challenge. While allowing for some degree of student ‘voice and choice,’ rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed, and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (such as collaboration, communication & critical thinking), and create high-quality, authentic products & presentations.”www.bie.org

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Goals of PBL Seminar

Teach faculty and SPTs about PBL Create projects that will be incorporated in pre-calculus

and calculus classes Engage in ongoing discussions about PBL in higher

education Publish several of the PBLs in STEM journals

Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions

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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions

Year One Participants

5 math faculty 4 engineering faculty 1 physics faculty 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers

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PBL Seminar Attributes

Faculty and SPTs work in teams Each day includes time to learn and time to work Goal for 4 days is to have strong outline of several projects

that will be integrated into precalculus and calculus by instructors and SPTs

Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions

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Program Feature: 4-Day PBL Seminar with Academic Year Follow-up Sessions

PBL Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to PBL and the process, an example, and brainstorming of ideas

Day 2: Precalculus objectives, brainstorm and revise project ideas Day 3: Big idea, determine product, and assessment of product Day 4: Revisions, continue planning, and presentation of ideas

to one another

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Discussion

Are there local STEM faculty involved in PBL in higher education to whom we should reach out?

Are there other resources we need to reach out to and incorporate?

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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference

Formerly the Engineering Education Summer Conference (2013 = 6th Year)

Supported by University Transportation Center, Fenn Academy & College of Engineering

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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference

Who: 54 teachers When: June 18 & 19 Where: Progressive Insurance & CSU

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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference

June 18 Introduction to Progressive STEM Outreach

Featured board games: Progressive Parkway & Progressive CSI Mathematics Common Core and Next Generation Science

Standards Arduino Boards for K-12 Tours of Progressive

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Program Feature2-Day SteM Education Summer Conference

June 19 4 teacher presentations of activities integrating STEM in K-6 and 7-12 Keynote speaker, Joseph Marencik (organized the 1st conference in 2008)

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Discussion

Ideas for planning 2014 conference Location Funding Others

Other feedback

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Program Feature2-week Summer Institute (August 12th-23rd)

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Who: Minimum 30 OpStem Scholars at precalc level Where: CSU Campus When: August 12th – 23rd, 2013 (2 wks./80 hrs. before start of Fall semester)

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Building of community of peers Introduction to PBL Review of precalculus skills Software (ALEKS) introduction Academic success strategies Introduction to CSU campus and support services STEM guest speakers regarding careers

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Discussion Questions:

Do we invite parents to the Summer Institute? What other skill sets do we need to foster? What other opportunities or resources must we

leverage?

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Class size capped at 30 Every precalculus section (5) taught with SLA

SLA = two extra hours of SteM Peer Teacher-led instruction Three (3) of all (5) precalculus sections:

taught with PBL assisted by 3 ∫teM Peer Teachers

Program Feature: Precalculus I & II with SLA

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3 precalc I & II sections = 90 students served each semester 1:10 ratio in each section and SLA Same instructor and ∫teM Peer Teacher continues to

next semester

Program Feature: Precalculus I & II with SLA

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Successful MTH 167 & 168 Op∫teM Scholars enrollin 8-week Calculus I course during Summer

Minimum 30 Op∫teM Scholars receive stipend of $1000 for incentive and to offset lost summer job wages

No cost for tuition

Program FeatureCalculus 1 – Sophomore Summer

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Provost provides instructor salary

Students earn Calculus I credit through the credit-by-exam process

Continued support with ∫teM Peer Teachers

Program FeatureCalculus 1 – Sophomore Summer, continued

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Discussion Question

In addition to offering the 8-week Calculus I class during the summer, shall we offer a 6-week Calculus I and 6-week calculus-based physics class together with a class?

Other feedback

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Planned Activity Research Experience – Sophomore Spring

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Operation ∫teM Scholars enroll in SCI 301 - Research Methods (CSUTeach course)

Introduce students to scientific processes Provide opportunities for students to engage in scientific

research Design and perform experiments in a laboratory setting Prepares students for a summer research experience as

well as future scientific/research opportunities

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Discussion Question

Thoughts? Ideas/suggestions for on-campus and off-campus

summer internships for the Op ∫teM Scholars?

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Successful Calculus I Op∫teM Scholars enrollin Calculus II during Fall of sophomore year

taught with PBL continued support ∫teM Peer Teachers during

class and SLA

(In Fall, new cohort of Op∫teM Scholars begin Calculus I as well.)

Program FeatureCalculus II – Sophomore Fall

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Progress to Date

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Enrolled 10 Math, Physic and Engineering Faculty & 10 SPTs in PBL Seminar scheduled for May 20-23, 2013

SteM Education Conference at Progressive & CSU on June 18 & 19 filled to capacity (54 participants registered within 1 wk.)

Began recruitment of FTFTFs and marketing of Operation ∫teM and during April 6th Open House

Established Operation ∫teM email, website link, brochure, Facebook page and Twitter account!

Hired 10 ∫teM Peer Teachers (3 are here today)

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Thank you!

Next Operation SteM Advisory Board Meeting:

Friday, January 30th, 2014