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

Outcomes

Tests of significance were not reported on the following outcomes
  • Higher percentage of students passing state science tests
  • Higher percentage of students passing state math tests
  • Increased student motivation and interest in science and math

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
Instrument

  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