Geometry in Construction - Center for STEM Education

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Geometry in Construction
TASA Midwinter Conference, 2014
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Presenters
Carol L. Fletcher
Associate Director, TRC
The University of Texas at Austin
carol.fletcher@austin.utexas.edu
Board Member, Pflugerville ISD
Diana Sustaita
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Pflugerville ISD
Diana.sustaita@pfisd.net
Ryan Merritt
CTE Director
Pflugerville ISD
Ryan.merritt@pfisd.net
What is Geometry in Construction?
ì Students receive course credit for 2 classes –
Geometry and Construction.
ì Classes are scheduled back-­‐
to-­‐back in a block to facilitate team teaching.
ì Both the math and CTE teacher provide instruction for entire block.
ì All Geometry TEKS are covered.
ì Construction tasks drive program. Math skills are taught “just in time” to address math required for specific tasks/phases of a construction project.
Math Needs Relevance!
The Status Quo isn’t Working
NAEP Scores for 17 Year Olds
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CTE and Core Content Integration
It Works!
Research indicates that contextualizing core content through CTE leads to increased student achievement
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Colorado State Test Scores
640
629
620
609
598
600
589
580
571
560
540
GiC
LHS
MVHS
TVHS
BHS
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GiC: Geometry in C onstruction at Loveland High School (LHS)
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LHS: Traditionally taught 4-­‐wall geometry classroom at LHS
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MVHS: Mountain View HS geometry – district arts and Project Lead the Way school
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TVHS: Thompson Valley HS geometry – district AP high school
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BHS: Berthoud HS geometry – district math and science high school
Principles of GiC
ì We are for ALL kids, not just “ Those Kids!”
ì Math is NOT watered down
ì All the Geometry TEKS are covered
ì This in NOT “trade” math
ì CTE tasks drive the curriculum – math is taught as a TOOL to accomplish tasks and solve problems
Professional Development from the TRC
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ì August 4-­‐8, 2014
Geometry in
Construction
Location:
ì Hendrickson HS, Pflugerville Hendrickson High School
Pflugerville ISD
2905 FM 685
Pflugerville, TX 78660
ISD
Dates:
August 4-8, 2014
Time:
ì $500 per teacher
8:00 - 4:00 daily
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR Texas
CTE and Geometry Teachers
ì Teams of Geometry and CTE teachers should attend together
ì Register at thetrc.org/web/gic2014
Eligible Attendees:
Description:
Registration:
Teams of Texas teachers from high
GiC is a dual course, aligned to the
The cost is $500 per participant.
schools who are interested in
Geometry TEKS, in which students
Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch
implementing the Geometry in
receive both a math credit and a CTE
and training materials. Payment is due
Construction program. Teacher teams
credit. This weeklong professional
before the event. Registration for this
must consist of a geometry teacher and
development provides teachers with all
event will close on Thursday, July 31,
a CTE teacher prepared to teach
the instructional materials they need to
2014. Registration is open to 40
Construction Technology or a similar
replicate the GiC program in Texas
teachers.
CTE course. Participating schools
schools. Presenters will be Scott Burke
should be interested in collecting
and Tom Moore, instructors of the
longitudinal data about the impact of
original GiC program. Thirty CPE
Geometry in Construction on students.
credits will be issued after the event.
The Geometry in Construction training is sponsored by
Texas Regional Collaboratives at UT-Austin
Texas Education Agency
Fluor Corporation
Information and Registration:
http://www.thetrc.org/gic2014
Please contact Carol Fletcher at
carol.fletcher@austin.utexas.edu for
other questions/answers.
What is the TRC?
GiC in Pflugerville ISD
ì Student Demographics
ì 23,000 Students in PISD
ì 3 High Schools (2,200 avg)
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African American 22%
White 29%
Hispanic 39%
Asian 9%
Decision to Implement
ì Increase Relevance in the Classroom
ì Project based learning that connects classroom concepts to “Real-­‐World” applications ì Ensure all students are College & Career Ready
ì PISD had a void in the Architecture & Construction Career Cluster
ì Partner with local business and the community to enhance the learning experience for all ì Continue to lower barriers between business, community, & education
Implementation Timeline
June-­‐Aug 2011
Dec-­‐Feb 2011-­‐12
Sept-­‐Nov 2011
Mar-­‐May 2012
Jun-­‐Aug 2012
Sept-­‐Nov 2012
Dec-­‐Feb 2012-­‐13
Buy-­‐in
Renovation Planning
Marketing
Scheduling Training
Renovations
GIC Program Starts
Buy-­‐in
ì GIC PISD Information Presentation
ì Principals
ì Curriculum Specialists
ì Teachers
ì Math Department Chairs
Planning for Renovation
ì Selection of classroom/construction space
ì Challenges
ì No existing construction program or space
ì Impervious cover restrictions
ì Solutions
ì Use classroom on exterior wall
ì Covered workspace
Marketing
ì Information Sessions:
ì Parent night at high schools
ì 8th grade students ì Counselors
ì Business & Community ì $57k Grant
Scheduling
Hendrickson High School
ì 73 Students (3 Groups)
ì 29 Students enrolled in Pre-­‐AP
ì 22 Females
• Double Blocked Course/Program
• 3 hours every other day
• 1 Credit for Geometry
• 1 Credit for Construction Technology
Connally High School
ì 75 Students (3 Groups) ì 28 Female
Student Schedule Example
• Student A’s Schedule
• 1st Period – Geometry
• 2nd Period –Construction Technology
• Student B’s Schedule
• 1st Period – Construction Technology
• 2nd Period – Geometry
GIC Training
ì One Week GIC Training
ì Hands-­‐on Training
ì Curriculum Included
Implementation of GIC
ì Fall 2012
ì School Starts
ì Business & Community Information Session
ì Advisory Committee Formed
ì Project Selection
ì Capstone project was determined after new staff came on-­‐board. Capstone Project
Cabin Project
ì 10’ by 22’
ì Kitchen
ì Living Area
ì Sleeping Space
ì Bathroom
Curriculum Alignment
ì Curriculum Alignment
ì PISD further aligned GIC to TEKS and added specificity. Things to Celebrate
ì Hendrickson EOC Passing Rate
ì Geometry in Construction ~ 97%
ì Traditional Geometry ~ 93%
ì Connally EOC Passing Rate
ì Geometry in Construction students increased pass rate by 5% over the previous year’s assessment
ì Construction and sale of two 10’ by 22’ cabins
Victorian Cabin (Connally High School)
Rustic Cabin (Hendrickson High School)
Second Year of Implementation
ì Added Program at Pflugerville High School
ì Each school offers a Pre-­‐AP Section
ì Received a $20k grant from city to produce structures for the Parks Department
Learn more about GiC
ì Visit Pflugerville ISD
ì If you would like to arrange a visit to PISD to see a GiC class in action, please contact Ryan Merritt, PISD CTE Director, at Ryan.merritt@pfisd.net
ì Professional Development
ì For questions regarding professional development, contact Carol Fletcher, Associate Director of the TRC, at carol.fletcher@austin.utexas.edu