Mathematics and Science Partnership Program

The Mathematics and Science Partnership Program supports improved academic achievement of students in the areas of mathematics and science by encouraging state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, elementary schools, and secondary schools to partner in high-quality professional development programs. The intent of this program is to increase academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Title II, Part B of NCLB authorizes a Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) competitive grant program.

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is responsible for the administration of the MSP Program. Available funds will be awarded by the ADE to support successful proposals submitted by eligible partnerships comprised of departments of mathematics, science, or engineering at Arizona institutions of higher education and high-need LEAs.

Application Forms and Information:

• MSP Application: K-8 Mathematics (Due March 15, 2010)
• MSP Rubric: K-8 Mathematics
• MSP Grant Application Workshop Registration
• MSP Application Renewal (Due Feb 11, 2010)
• MSP Rubric Renewal
• Random Controlled Trials

Links to Background Information:
The following sites have been identified as containing information that may be beneficial when developing MSP grant proposals. However, each partnership team will need to assess and select resources/references that best align to the needs of their targeted population.

MSP Resources

• USDOE Info
• US Department of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership Webpage
• MSPNet - National Science Foundation MSP Webpage
• RTOP-Observation Protocol for Mathematics and Science
• Mathematics Content Measures
• Science Content Measures (DTAMS)
• Professional Developmental Observation Protocol

Professional Development Resources

• Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics
• Improving Student Learning: A Strategic Plan for Education Research and Its Utilization
• Interweaving Content and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning to Teach
• National Center for Improving Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science
• National Staff Development Council
• Studying Teacher Education: The Report of the AERA Panel on Research and Teacher Education
• Teacher Education Materials Project (TE-MAT): A Database for K-12 Mathematics and Science Professional Development Providers
• Teacher Quality Measures and Student Achievement in Mathematics
• Teaching Teachers: Professional development to Improve Student Achievement
• What Experience Has Taught Us About Professional Development: Facilitating Mathematics and Science Reform: Lessons Learned

Mathematics Content/Pedagogy Resources

• Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics
• EDThoughts: What We Know About Mathematics Teaching and Learning
• Effects of Teachers' Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching on Student Achievement
• How Students Learn: Mathematics in the Classroom
• Knowing Mathematics for Teaching
• Mathematical Proficiency for All Students
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• What Works Clearinghouse

Science Content/Pedagogy Resources

• EDThoughts: What We Know About Science Teaching and Learning
• Designing Optimal Knowledge for Teaching Science and Mathematics
• How Students Learn: Science in the Classroom
• Making Sense of Secondary Science: Research into Children's Ideas
• National Science Teachers Association
• Uncovering Student Ideas in Science

For questions or additional information, contact:
Mary Knuck, Deputy Associate Superintendent
Mary.Knuck@azed.gov
602-364-2353

 

 

Contact Information

Standards and Assessment Division
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson, Bin 5
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 364-2335
Associate Superintendent: Cheryl J. Lebo