MSP-Start: Science and Math Applied Real-problem Teaching (SMART)
The Science and Math Applied Real-problem Teaching (SMART) project is a collaboration between the core partners Adelphi University, Westbury High School, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The goal of the project is to enhance the quality of high school science and mathematics education in high-needs schools in Long Island, New York by (1) jointly developing a museum-based curriculum grounded in inquiry models of instruction and (2) building school capacity for ongoing professional development and build learning communities among math and science teachers. The SMART project pairs high schools with a nearby science museum such that classes will be taught at the museums by teachers from the high school. This partnership enables teachers and students to gain an appreciation for how the material relates to the world around them by providing opportunities for students to make connections between theoretical science and real life experiences.
Library
College Ready: First Year Successes and Challenges
This paper addresses the following claim(s): "At the UA, we have greatly increased the number of physics teachers recruited. In part, this appears to be due to the opportunity provided…
Highlights From the TIMSS 1999 Video Study of Eighth-Grade Science Teaching
"This report presents key findings from the 1999 Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Video Study of eighth-grade science teaching in five countries: Australia, Czech Republic, Japan,...
Resources
MSP Preliminary Poster
Poster giving introduction to the SMART program.
New York Hall of Science Educational Programs Brochure
Overview of the many different programs offered by the New York Hall of Science
