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05. Problem Attendance & Accountability, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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09. Design Sprint Real World Part 2, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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07. Public Speaking, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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10. Identity & Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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06. Social Awareness & Civic Engagement, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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11. Communication, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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13. Intro To Electives, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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12. Ethical Escape Room, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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08. Design Sprint Real World Part 1, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

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Learning Opportunities 2020/2021, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Course Catalogs

The graduation requirements of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy are established by the IMSA Board of Trustees. Each semester students must take a minimum of five academic courses (2.5 credits) for a letter grade (not Pass/Fail) not including Fine Arts,Wellness, SIR, Internship, and Independent Study. Students may enroll in a maximum of nine courses each semester including academic courses, Fine Arts, Wellness, SIR, Internship, and Independent Study. The College and Academic Counselor approves enrollment for students in all courses and experiences. Only courses taken for a letter grade will count towards graduation credit.

La Evolución Del Rol Del Director Escolar En Tiempos De Covid-19, José M. Torres

Keynotes, Speeches, and Lectures

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Report Of The President / September 16, 2020, José M. Torres

President's Report

LEADERSHIP MATTERS

This report provides the Board of Trustees with information regarding Academy activities and the progress that we are making toward achieving our IMSA Impact and Outcomes Statement and Priority Outcomes. I organize the Report of the President, where appropriate, around the IMSA Impact and Outcomes document:

Three pillars:

1. STEM Teaching and Learning
2. Operational Capacity
3. Stakeholder Engagement

One Strategy—Strengthen Employee Engagement

1. Advance Equity and Excellence Plan: Year One of Action
2. Beyond surviving...Resolved to thrive (IMSA employees working remotely must do more than merely survive the year; we want to thrive!)

I provide information, updates and general observations with …

Personal Reflections / 9.9.20, José M. Torres

Personal Reflections

After six years at IMSA as President, I will be retiring from full-time employment at the end of this academic year to pursue personal interests. I know that this might come as a shock as we have so many great future plans and much work ahead of us as an IMSA community and family. I want to share my thought process because IMSA has been a great opportunity for me to contribute and because I value the relationships that I have formed over the years.

Unit #2: Water - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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Tips And Tricks For Distance Teaching And Learning, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

Teacher Resources

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Personal Reflections / 8.19.20, José M. Torres

Personal Reflections

It's hard to believe that we kicked off the new Academic Year 2020-2021 with Convocation on Monday, August 17, 2020. If you joined us, you know that while it was our very first virtual convocation, it provided us with inspiration and encouragement to begin the new year with confidence and realistic optimism.

Weeks Of Welcome - Pme Session Ii (Fall 2020), Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Peer Multicultural Educators

Weeks of Welcome

The session was an opportunity for the members of PME and each cultural organization represented under the PME umbrella to showcase their organizations, points of contact, and upcoming events. The students attending the session will now be able to put a name with a face to build that connection to these organizations.

Weeks Of Welcome - Pme Session I (Fall 2020), Mirella Eldridge '21, Disha Dureja '22, Isabella Foes '21

Weeks of Welcome

Two activities, 5 Cs’ and 4 Corners, were conducted with IMSA Sophomores and PME facilitators. The activities each ended with a discussion in breakout rooms on their corresponding activity.

Personal Reflections / 8.10.20, José M. Torres

Personal Reflections

Welcome to the 2020-2021 Academic Year!

As we commence this new Academic Year, the word that comes to mind is: "strange." We begin the year seeing others two-dimensionally, as flat images in Zoom screens. Yet, let's remember that we are fully human with all the yearnings and desire to return to campus as soon as possible.

A Psychometric Investigation Of A Mathematics Placement Test At A Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem) Gifted Residential High School, Hannah Ruth Anderson

Publications & Research

Educational institutions, at all levels, must justify their use of placement testing and confront questions of their impact on students’ educational outcomes to assure all stakeholders that students are being enrolled in courses appropriate with their ability in order to maximize their chances of success (Linn, 1994; Mattern & Packman, 2009; McFate & Olmsted III, 1999; Norman, Medhanie, Harwell, Anderson, & Post, 2011; Wiggins, 1989). The aims of this research were to (1) provide evidence of Content Validity, (2) provide evidence of Construct Validity and Internal Consistency Reliability, (3) examine the item characteristics and potential bias of the items between …

Summer Camp Flight: 7.31.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Engineering: 7.24.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Field Trips: 7.17.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Report Of The President / July 15, 2020, José M. Torres

President's Report

LEADERSHIP MATTERS

This report provides the Board of Trustees with information regarding Academy activities and the progress that we are making toward achieving our IMSA Impact and Outcomes Statement and Priority Outcomes. I organize the Report of the President, where appropriate, around the IMSA Impact and Outcomes document:

Three pillars:

1. STEM Teaching and Learning
2. Operational Capacity
3. Stakeholder Engagement

One Strategy—Strengthen Employee Engagement

Priorities for Academic Year 2020-2021—To be determined at the July 27-28, 2020 Cabinet Retreat

I provide information, updates and general observations with IMSA stakeholders, including IMSA employees, students, and parents via my Personal Reflections throughout …

Personal Reflections / 7.14.20, José M. Torres

Personal Reflections

Over the past few months, I have written and sent out a host of communications on various topics, including fall plans and student fees, budget reductions, the status of SIR, @blackatisma and updates on COVID-19. Today, I step back to share some of what’s in my heart about our situation at IMSA. Warning: this is my “personal reflection.” As such, I’m going to share some of my thoughts, feelings, and reactions from a deeply personal perspective. I am not announcing new policies nor decisions in this Personal Reflection.

Summer Camp Ocean: 7.10.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Techniques For Supporting Advanced Learners' Social-Emotional Needs In The Classroom, Kevin Kusy

Staff Publications & Research

This session explores techniques for supporting advanced learners social-emotionally in the classroom. Topics will include addressing challenges related to anxiety, perfectionism, as well as building teacher awareness of potential trauma. This session is geared to middle school and high school, but elementary level teachers are also welcome.

Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy: Reunión Nacional De Profesores Prepatec 2020, José M. Torres

Keynotes, Speeches, and Lectures

LEGISLATIVE MANDATE 1

The primary role of the Academy shall be to offer a challenging education for students talented in the areas of mathematics and science.

LEGISLATIVE MANDATE 2

The Academy shall also carry a responsibility to stimulate further excellence for all Illinois schools in mathematics and science.

Summer Camp Gardens: 7.3.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Space Travel: 6.22.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

No abstract provided.