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FY’04 Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program

FY’04 Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program. Diane M. Spresser Senior Program Coordinator. The MSP program is a major research and development effort designed to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. In FY’04 , NSF seeks to support three types of MSP projects:

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FY’04 Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program

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  1. FY’04 Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program Diane M. Spresser Senior Program Coordinator

  2. The MSP program is a major research and development effort designed to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. In FY’04, NSF seeks to support three types of MSP projects: Targeted Partnerships for the secondary grade levels (i.e., middle and/or high school) Institute Partnerships – Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance in support of the Institute Partnerships Math and Science Partnership

  3. The MSP program seeks to improve K-12 student achievement through a sharp focus on three inter-related issues: Ensuring that all students have access to, are prepared for and are encouraged to participate and succeed in challenging and advanced mathematics and science courses; Math and Science Partnership

  4. Enhancing the quality, quantity and diversity of the K-12 mathematics and science teacher workforce; and Developing evidence-based outcomes that contribute to our understanding of how students effectively learn mathematics and science. Math and Science Partnership

  5. Successful MSP Partnership Proposals: are partnership-driven with significant engagement of mathematics, science and engineering faculty provide solutions to issues of teacher quality, quantity and diversity offer challenging courses and curricula for students have evidence-based design and outcomes provide evidence for likely institutional change and partnership sustainability MSP – Key Features

  6. CORE partners share responsibility for accountability and must provide evidence of their commitment to undergo the coordinated institutional changes necessary to sustain the partnership effort CORE partners must include: At least one K-12 school district At least one higher education institution – mathematicians, scientists and engineers of these institutions must participate significantly FY’04 Targeted and Institute Partnerships (NSF 03-605)

  7. CORE partners may include other stakeholders who are also expected to participate in the coordinated institutional changes SUPPORTING partners include entities that are important contributors but are not required to commit to institutional change FY’04 Targeted and Institute Partnerships (NSF 03-605)

  8. Deliver professional development for teachers and/or higher education colleagues Design new courses for preservice teachers Implement 21st century views of teaching and learning in higher education Mentor preservice and/or inservice teachers, especially during induction period Offer research experiences for participants Oversee/organize graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to participate in K-12 ??? – Additional innovative practices are welcome MSP Program – Roles for Science, Engineering & Mathematics Faculty Will Vary According to Goals and Type of Partnership

  9. Evidence-Based Design and Outcomes • Understanding the research literature on science and mathematics education pertinent to partnerships’ data-based needs and goals • Incorporating the research literature into projects in a manner informed by baseline data and developing benchmarks that build from that data • Investigating the factors that contribute to projects’ outcomes to learn more about what works, where it works, and why it works

  10. Focus on: development of school-based intellectual leaders and master teachers teachers of mathematics or the sciences in the secondary grades and elementary specialists Participants will be experienced teachers who wish to deepen content knowledge and build leadership skills Institutes will be multi-year programs of coherent study within particular discipline K-12 core partners are: districts from which participants are selected, and required to grant sufficient non-classroom time for participants to carry out responsibilities FY’04 Institute Partnerships

  11. FY’04 MSP Research,Evaluation and Technical Assistance (NSF 03-605) • RETA proposals must support or inform the work of the Institute Partnerships through: • research on the characteristics that define and contribute to the development of teacher intellectual leadership; • development of assessments on teacher growth in content knowledge, leadership, and/or reflective practice; or • research on the attributes of challenging mathematics/science content.

  12. Vision, Goals and Outcomes – motivated by local needs; supported by baseline data; discusses challenges and opportunities in K-12 and higher education environments Results from Prior NSF Funding – includes results and lessons learned Action Plan – describes how the partnership will achieve the vision, goals and objectives MSP Project DescriptionFY’04 Targeted and Institute Partnerships (NSF 03-605)

  13. Evaluation Plan – measures progress and impact Partnership Management/Governance Plan – details capacity and readiness; describes roles and responsibilities of key personnel Institutional Change and Sustainability - identifies how the plan will effect coordinated institutional changes within the core partners MSP Project DescriptionFY’04 Targeted and Institute Partnerships (NSF 03-605)

  14. Special Information and Supplementary Documentation – limit of 20 pages maximum; varies according to Targeted or Institute Partnership; includes: Tables that summarize baseline student achievement and teacher workforce data Annual Benchmarks and Outcome Goals Partnership Leadership Team and Disciplinary Partner Tables Commitments to institutional change Other letters of substantive commitment MSP Additional MaterialsFY’04 Targeted and Institute Partnerships (NSF 03-605)

  15. MSP – FY’02 & FY’03 CompetitionsComprehensive & Targeted Projects Comprehensive Partnerships – Mathematics and/or Science, entire K-12 spectrum; 12 awards Targeted Partnerships – Mathematics and/or Science, focus on narrower grade bands in K-12; 23 awards Institute Partnerships – Content and leadership; 1 prototype award

  16. MSP COMPETITIONS • FY’02 • NSF 02-061, MSP Comprehensive and Targeted Projects Solicitation • NSF 02-103, MSP Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance Dear Colleague Letter FY’03 • NSF 02-190, MSP Comprehensive and Targeted Projects Solicitation • NSF 03-541, MSP Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance Solicitation FY’04 • NSF 03-605, MSP Targeted Projects, Institute Partnerships, and Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance Solicitation

  17. MSP Website – https://www.ehr.nsf.gov/msp FY’02 and FY’03 Awards Workshop materials Common Shortcomings in Unsuccessful Proposals MSP Staff Other Programs of Interest MSP – FY’04

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