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Peabody Journal of Education, Volume 83, Issue 4, 2008
MSP-PE Special Issue: Math and Science Partnership Program - A First Comprehensive Evaluation
Numerous reports in diverse academic, governmental, and business fields have raised concerns over the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the United States. Weaknesses in educational preparation have caused worries for the labor force and national competitiveness in a global market. One of several initiatives authorized by the U.S. Congress to address such challenges is the Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this project seeks to improve K-12 STEM education, promote continued research and development in the field, and link partnerships between higher education institutions and K-12 school districts. The Peabody Journal of Education is delighted to share the MSP-PE Special Issue on the Math and Science Partnership Program: A First Comprehensive Evaluation with our readers, as the authors present analyses and reflect on the initial year of program implementation.
In this issue, Yin first introduces the MSP Program and presents an overview of the initial evaluation efforts undertaken by COSMOS Corporation. The following three articles address the challenges of teacher quality and supply in the math and science disciplines. Hjalmarson then discusses the issues inherent in the delivery of math and science curricula. Scherer's piece follows, addressing the evaluation and assessment practices of the MSP partnerships. The works of Dimitrov, and Wong and Socha recognize the different approaches needed for measuring student achievement outcomes, as one article presents a within-group research model and the other presents a comparative model. The concluding piece suggests evaluating progress of the MSP Program within the research and development context.
While further evaluation has taken place since the time of the assessments conducted in the first year, it is our pleasure to present these initial analyses of evaluation techniques, discussion of inherent challenges, and findings on the impact of the MSP Program. We would like to thank our special editors, Kenneth K. Wong, Robert K, Yin, Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham, and Jennifer Scherer for organizing this significant collection of work with the Peabody Journal of Education.
CONTENTS
Journal abstracts are linked to titles.
Introduction to the MSP-PE Special Issue on Math and Science Partnership Program: A First Comprehensive Evaluation
Kenneth K. Wong, Robert K. Yin, Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham, and Jennifer Scherer
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 479-485.
The Math and Science Partnership Program Evaluation: Overview of the First Two Years
Robert K. Yin
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 486-508.
A Review of the Literature on Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality
Johnna J. Bolyard and Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 509-535.
Does MSP Participation Increase the Supply of Math Teachers? Developing and Testing an Analytic Model
John H. Tyler and Svetla Vitanova
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 536-561.
The Assessment of Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality
Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham, Johnna J. Bolyard, Anastasia Kitsantas, and Hana Oh
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 562-591.
Mathematics Curriculum Systems: Models for Analysis of Curricular Innovation and Development
Margret A. Hjalmarson
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 592-610.
A Review of Instruments to Evaluate Partnerships in Math and Science Education
Jennifer Scherer
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 611-636.
Initial Trends in MSP-Related Changes in Student Achievement With MIS Data
Dimiter M. Dimitrov
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 637-654.
A Pilot Study to Identify Comparison Schools for Math and Science Partnership Participating Schools: Preliminary Findings on One Math/Science Partnership
Kenneth K. Wong and Ted Socha
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 654-673.
Discovering "What's Innovative": The Challenge of Evaluating Education Research and Development Efforts
Robert K. Yin, Edward J. Hackett, and Daryl E. Chubin
Peabody Journal of Education, Vol. 83, No. 4: pages 674-690.