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the massachusetts math science initiative

. . . Mission. Through the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative, use Advanced Placement as a lever to attain excellence in math, science and English achievement and to transform school culture. . . Goals. Increase Participation: Greater student participation in mathematics, science and English AP coursesIncrease Performance: More qualifying scores (3's, 4's and 5's) on AP examinationsIncrease the number of students interested in and prepared for science, technology, engineering an9459

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the massachusetts math science initiative

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    1. The Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative Mort Orlov January 8, 2008

    3. Goals Increase Participation: Greater student participation in mathematics, science and English AP courses Increase Performance: More qualifying scores (3’s, 4’s and 5’s) on AP examinations Increase the number of students interested in and prepared for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) college majors & careers

    4. What Counts in College Admissions Percentage of Admissions Officials Citing Criteria as “Considerably Important”

    5. Average First Year GPA* Students who earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam compared to those who did not take an AP Exam** Texas Public Colleges or Universities

    6. SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE* Students who earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher on an AP exam compared to those who did not take an AP exam** Texas Public Colleges or Universities

    7. Dallas ISD Program Schools

    8. AP Exams Taken in 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary

    9. AP Qualifying Scores in 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and English 2007 Results are Preliminary

    10. AP Qualifying Scores in 10 Dallas ISD AP Incentive Schools in Math, Science, and English For African American and Hispanic Students 2007 Results are Projected

    11. MMSI - What’s Different?

    12. APTIP - The Elements of Success

    13. AP Training & Incentive Program Design

    14. APTIP – Program Components

    15. APTIP - Selecting Appropriate Schools

    16. School Selection Request for Proposal, Initial Assessment, LOA

    17. MMSI - Relationships National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Regional Support Accountability/Metrics Supporting Partners Mass Insight Education The Boston Foundation Mass Higher Education State Government Businesses Participating Districts Participating Schools STEM Centers & Regional Development Centers (RDC’s)

    18. MMSI: Three Parallel Efforts for Success

    19. Great School Network Benefits Vanguards of a state math and science initiative Connection to a major national initiative Development of an integrated strategy to meet the state graduation requirement in science Access to proven, research-based training and tools that improve college readiness Partnerships with higher education and businesses New funding

    20. MMSI Timeline: 2007-2013

    21. Contact Information Morton Orlov II President orlovm@massinsight.org (617) 778-1528

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