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What Makes it STEM?
Rebecca Payne
Director, STEM Education and Leadership
January 10, 2012
Central Carolina RESA
STEM Education Is
…an infusion of the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to understand complex problems and prepare the next generation of innovators.
Priorities of STEM in RttT
• Increase student and educator STEM Achievement– Using 14 Grand Challenges of Engineering
– Support advanced study in STEM areas
• Gain Community understanding– Showcase best practices
– Connect with economic regions
• Connect STEM Resources– Provide one-stop NC STEM Learning Network
– Share resources among schools
14 Grand Challenges of Engineering
Make solar energy economical
Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
Advance health informatics
Manage the nitrogen cycle
Advance personalized learning
Restore and improve urban infrastructure
Engineer better medicines Reverse engineer the brain
Prevent nuclear terror Enhance virtual reality
Provide energy from fusion Provide access to clean water
Secure cyberspace Develop carbon sequestration methods
www.engineeringchallenges.org
Math/Science Partnership
Science
NCNew Schools
Project
NC STEM Community
Collaborative
CareerAcademies
SREB
CareerClusterSTEM
PLTW
TechnologyEngineeringDesign Ed.
Health Sciences
Agri-Sciences
Computer Sciences
Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Programs and Initiatives throughout K12 Education
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• Integrated STEM Curriculum: aligned state, national, and industry
• Project-based learning with integrated STEM content
• Connections to effective programs in and out-of-school STEM programs
• Integration of technology and virtual learning
• Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills
• Professional development aligned with integrated STEM content
• Outreach, support and focus on underserved females, minorities & economically disadvantaged
• On-going community engagement
• Communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities, and businesses
• STEM work–based learning experiences to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills for each student and teacher
• Businesses and community partnerships to extend the classroom walls
• Connections with postsecondary education
• Alignment of student’s career pathway with postsecondary STEM program(s)
• Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities
North Carolina STEM School/Program
13* Prepared or Target measure required for North Carolina STEM High School/ Program
STEM Attributes *
Reference STEM Implementation Rubric
Early Developing Prepared Target
Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards
A1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects
A2) Connections to effective in and out-of-school STEM programs
A3) Integration of technology and virtual learning A4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills A5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry partnerships and postsecondary education connections
A6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and economically disadvantaged
On-going community and industry engagement B1) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and businesses
B2) STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher
B3) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls
Connections with postsecondary education C1) Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s)
C2) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities
North Carolina Future-Ready STEM High School/ Program Achievement
Student Achievement Score MET Not MET
• Graduation rate of STEM school or program (4-year rate) 90%
• College readiness of STEM school or program ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing----------------------------------OR-------------------------------------• College readiness of STEM school or program WorkKeys: Locating information, Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information
90%
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90%
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North Carolina Future-Ready STEM High School/ Program of Achievement *
STEM Attributes ** Reference STEM Implementation Rubric
Early Developing Prepared Target
Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards
A1) Project-based learning with integrated content across STEM subjects
A2) Connections to effective in and out-of-school STEM programs
A3) Integration of technology and virtual learning A4) Authentic assessment and exhibition of STEM skills A5) Professional development on integrated STEM curriculum, community/industry partnerships and postsecondary education connections
A6) Outreach, support and focus on underserved, especially females, minorities, and economically disadvantaged
On-going community and industry engagement B1) A communicated STEM plan is adopted across education, communities and businesses
B2) STEM work-based learning experiences, to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills, for each student and teacher
B3) Business and community partnerships for mentorship, internship and other STEM opportunities that extend the classroom walls
Connections with postsecondary education C1) Alignment of student’s career pathway with post-secondary STEM program(s)
C2) Credit completion at community colleges, colleges and/or universities
* Student Achievement Standards and Attributes are met to obtain the Future-Ready STEM High School/ Program of Achievement **Prepared or Target measure required for Future-Ready STEM High School/ Program of Achievement
Student Achievement Score MET Not MET
Graduation Rate of STEM school or program (4-year rate)
90%
College Readiness of STEM school or program ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing -------------------------------Or-----------------------------------
Career Readiness of STEM school or program WorkKeys: Locating Information, Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information
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90 %
90 %