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Math Science Partnership of Southwest Pennsylvania
Year Two Evaluation Report
This Math Science Partnership, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, allies K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, and other partners to increase student math and science achievement, improve the educator workforce, and create partnerships that persist beyond the funding period. This second annual evaluation report assesses progress to date and provides baseline descriptions of student achievement and educator practices.
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Contents
Chapter One:
Introduction and Background
Chapter Two:
Overview of the Math Science Partnership of Southwest Pennsylvania
Chapter Three:
Implementation Strategies and Activities Through Year Two
Chapter Four:
Institutional Practices and Support Structures
Chapter Five:
Math and Science Instructional Practices
Chapter Six:
Student Outcomes and Course-Taking
Chapter Seven:
Conclusions
Appendix A:
Case Studies
Appendix B:
Teacher Survey
Appendix C:
Principal Survey
Appendix D:
Higher Education Interviews
Appendix E:
MSP Event Observation
Appendix F:
Student Achievement
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