Science and Mathematics Education Commons^™

Message From The President / 1.5.22, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

The Luge & Linear Algebra, Kelly Remijan

Teacher Resources

No abstract provided.

2022 Viewbook, Office Of Admissions

Viewbook

IMSA fosters the discoverers. The thinkers. The problem-solvers of the future who can change the world. Our mission is to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition. We are a diverse community that promotes curiosity and exploration. We’re about more than great college prospects and great jobs, we’re about making our families proud. We’re about a better world for everyone through immersive learning experiences.

Message From The President / 12.15.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

The Great Water Design Challenge: A Collaboration With Noaa Planet Stewards, Elizabeth Martinez

Publications & Research

Session Goals

• Define design challenge
• Generate ideas for classroom design challenge
• Outline design challenge for your classroom

NOAA Planet Stewards NESTA Article

Creating Career Pathways Though Curriculum Connections In Math & Science Classrooms, Kelly W. Remijan

Publications & Research

Pathways to Work Partners will discover how the Illinois Math & Science Academy (IMSA) - Center for Teaching & Learning is helping to promote career pathways and curricular connections through the professional development of teachers and the creation and integration of classroom to career connections related to Prek-12^th grade curriculum focused on STEM concepts.

Parental Opinions And Perceptions Regarding Informal Stem Education, Christine L. Moskalik

Publications & Research

The purpose of this research was 1) to develop a new instrument to explore factors parents value regarding informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) enrichment experiences for their children in Illinois, and 2) to adapt and use an existing instrument to assess the degree to which parental perceptions of their child’s STEM attitudes and beliefs align with the child’s actual STEM attitudes and beliefs. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was implemented over two parts. During Part I, a new survey was developed to quantitatively measure the degree to which certain factors are valued by parents when considering STEM enrichment …

Message From The President / 12.1.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 11.17.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 11.3.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Microcredentials To Promote Stem Professional Learning, Angela Rowley

Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

When 2+2 Is So Much More Than Four: Integrating Social Justice Into Advanced Mathematics Classes, Marti Shirley

Faculty Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

Engaging Students In Equitable Hands-On Assessments, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

I have successfully replaced written assessments with more equitable and innovative hands-on projects such as heart modeling and creating graphic novels in my classroom, which help improve student engagement and stimulate their passion for learning.

Diverse Ways Of Assessing Students In Science, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 10.20.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Diversity And Inclusion In The Stem Classroom, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

A model of equity and diversity in STEM education has been developed, with applications to classroom pedagogy. This Equity and Excellence Model incorporates culturally responsive classrooms, based on diversity and equity minded practices. The diversity model was successfully implemented into a Science classroom and this model is still evolving to be more widespread to fit other classrooms and districts nationwide.

Meaningful Math: Activities, Applications, & Career Connections For The Teaching & Learning Of Math Concepts, Kelly W. Remijan

Publications & Research

5^th-12^th grade teachers will:

1. Discover career connections & tech tools that can be integrated into the math curriculum
2. Gain ideas, activities, & LOTS of resources which can enhance the teaching/learning of math concepts

Message From The President / 10.7.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 10.6.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Imsa Core Competencies: Micro-Credentials For Teacher Development, Angela Rowley

Publications & Research

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has created a system of micro-credentials for K-12 teachers to promote best practices in STEM education and to promote IMSA’s core competencies of inquiry-based, problem-centered, competency-driven, and Integrated STEM teaching and learning. In this session, these competencies will be demonstrated as effective pedagogy to differentiate for more advanced learners within the same classroom as other students or can be used independently with groups of gifted students to promote deep thinking and provide challenge.

Imsa Lunch And Learn “Only Time Will Tell”, Angela Rowley, Gwen Seeley-Joosse

Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 9.22.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 9.8.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 9.1.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Tech & Toys To Teach Linear Algebra, Kelly W. Remijan

Publications & Research

6th - 12 Grade Math teachers will Discover activities involving tech and/or toys:

1. CNC Machines- graphing points & line segments
2. Desmos/GeoGebra & flags- graphing linear equations/inequalities w/ domain/range
3. CBR & movement- graphing/analyzing lines
4. Push toys- systems of equations
5. Water growing toys- growth rate
6. Ziplines, Balloons, Barbie, & Lego People - slope & linear equations

Message From The President / 8.25.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 8.11.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Flags And Tech To Teach Math, Kelly W. Remijan

Publications & Research

Teachers will discover innovative activities for math concepts that engage students with flags & technology such as CNC Machines, Google Sheets Pixel Art, Desmos, & GeoGebra.

Message From The President / 7.28.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.

Message From The President / 7.14.21, Evan M. Glazer

Message from the President

No abstract provided.