Science and Mathematics Network of Central Ohio
| Pat Barron 807 Kinnear Road Columbus, Ohio 43212 |
Telephone: | (614) 485-9800 | |
| Fax: | (614) 485-9810 | ||
| Email: | pbarron@enc.org |
Program Description
| Focus Area | Age Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development; Interagency/Community Partnerships; Mathematics and Science; Collaborative teams of teachers and professionals who combine science and math curricula with professional expertise to develop hands-on activities that connect textbook materials with the real world | Elementary Grade Teachers | |
Research Description
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Outcomes |
Tests of significance were not reported on the following outcomes
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Research Category |
5 | Local Research (Program evaluation reported was reviewed.) | ||
Design |
Quasi Experimental | |||
Multiple Studies |
Yes | Annual Evaluations | ||
Sample Size |
>50 | Experimental Group=1 school, 54 students; Control Group=3 schools, 121 students in 1996 evaluation | ||
Valid/ Reliable |
Yes | Ohio Proficiency Tests in Science and Math (statewide tests); interviews with teachers | ||
Results |
N/A | Tests of significance were not performed on the data. | ||
Published |
No | There were no published studies. | ||
Follow-up Data |
No | There were no follow-up studies. | ||
Award |
Yes | Edison Electric Institute National Common Goals Award; Ohio's BEST Practice; Battelle Award for Innovations in Elementary Science |